Football

Even nonfootball fans can appreciate this year's Super Bowl, which has already been coined the "Har-Bowl" thanks to the two handsome head coaches at the helm: brothers John and Jim Harbaugh. Love the game or not, it's easy to fall for the story of two close brothers facing off in the big game for the first time in NFL history. John coaches the Baltimore Ravens, while his little bro, Jim, heads ups the San Francisco 49ers.

Good looks aside, the Harbaughs also boast a bit of pop-culture cred, as one of them played Screech's cousin on Saved by the Bell: The New Class (don't worry — that clip is included in this slideshow). Whether you're counting down to kickoff or just hope to catch Beyoncé's halftime show on Sunday, you can make this the year you impress your friends with all your Super Bowl knowledge. Check out these fun Harbaugh facts you may not know, and see plenty of head-coach eye candy from the brothers' player days and today!

Whether you're into the sport or not, football movies can be the perfect rental compromise between you and your guy. He'll love the game day suspense, action-packed scenes, and inspirational halftime speeches, while you can enjoy some heartwarming stories — and, OK, a little eye candy, too. In honor of Super Bowl Sunday, choose one of these 10 great football films for your next at-home movie date!

Think Super Bowl food is all about chili, chips, and dips? Not if you're hosting a kid-friendly football party for some sugar-loving little ones! Keep the smallest fans happy with one of the following football-inspired desserts. From sugar cookie pops featuring the jerseys of your favorite players to cookies, cakes, and Rice Krispies treats in the shape of a pigskin, these 10 sweets are ready for game day!

If you and your groom are all about football, you can carry that passion into your wedding day without having to sacrifice style. In honor of the upcoming Super Bowl, we're taking a look at couples who brought football-inspired touches to their nuptials in a creative, thoughtful way — no cheesy pigskins in sight. Hoping to celebrate your love of the game with a few special details? Huddle up with your honey to see football-inspired venues, flowers, paper goods, and more!

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The Super Bowl is this Sunday, and while it doesn't take an expert-level knowledge of the sport to enjoy the big game in front of the TV, knowing the basics can help you appreciate what's happening on the tube. Read our guide to the very basics of football — once you get these five elements down, you'll be able to follow along throughout the whole game with the best of them!

They may not be old enough to pay attention to the big game, but that doesn't mean your little ones don't need to wear something special for this Sunday's Super Bowl. We've found the absolute cutest football gear tiny tots can sport to show their team spirit on game day and beyond!

Your kids probably didn't catch George Clooney and John Krasinski's 2008 flick Leatherheads — but that doesn't mean it can't serve as the inspiration for a very cool retro football-themed upgrade. Set in 1925, the film looks back to a time when football games meant waving pennants and (as the name implies) leather helmets, as opposed to the high-tech hoopla of today's NFL. Gear up for this weekend's Super Bowl with these 9 retro football finds that are sure to score big with your little passer, punter, or kicker.

We'll admit that we tend to feature a lot of girlie birthday parties, mainly because we find so many adorable pink- and ruffle-filled soirees. But when we spotted this awesome chevron-patterned and striped football party, thrown by Valencia Cheatham of Jewel Box Creative Studios for her 2-year-old son, Alden, we were totally hooked. A boys' party full of graphic patterns, sweet details (some of which will soon be available on Valencia's Etsy shop), not a single video-game character, and just a touch of football? Yes, please! "I didn't want the football theme to hit you in your face when you walked in," Valencia says. "I like to take a subtle approach to styling. I chose to focus mostly on the colors, which were navy, yellow, white, and brown. I wanted the party to have a modern, preppy feel." Our verdict: touchdown!

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