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Budweiser, to celebrate its 150th year, paired another Clydesdale with 30 seconds of the most lazy Super Bowl marketing cliches ever.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   The celebrities were everywhere. So was AI. From Hellmann's mayonnaise to Kendall Jenner, the best and worst of the 2026 Super Bowl TV ads. Super Bowl commercials 2026: The good, the bad and the good-stupid Celebrity was the focus Sunday, of course, as it is most Super Bowls, but why does it seem like partnering with celebrities is now the only inspiration for these ads? Some thoughts on the good and the bad, what soared and what landed like a drop of guac on the carpet. Read Story Related articles: Column: Most Super Bowl halftimes are bonkers. Ba...

The Cubs return the majority of a roster that reached the postseason for the first time since 2020, leaving only a couple of opening-day roster spots up for grabs.   With spring training on the horizon, how the Chicago Cubs build their bench is among their storylines to watch during camp. 3 Cubs storylines to watch in spring training, including how they will optimize their bench With spring training on the horizon, how the Chicago Cubs build their bench is among their storylines to watch during camp. Read Story Related articles: Terrance Gore, a speedy outfielder who played for the Chicago Cubs and 3 World Series champions, dies at 34 Anthony Rizzo, Clayton Kershaw and Joey Votto will join NBC Sports broadcasts as MLB analysts © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue   |  Schaumbur...