These cheesy balls of garlicky mashed potatoes and bacon will be gone before the first quarter. This recipe from My Life After Gluten is also, naturally, gluten-free.

Need something healthy on your Super Bowl menu? Try this delicious air-fryer zucchini and squash recipe from Indiaphile. These bites have a satisfying crunch to stop mindless chip snacking and are flavored with paprika and cilantro.

Still don’t have enough veggies? Skip the baby carrots and ranch and try these bite-sized cream cheese-stuffed mini peppers from Hoorah to Health. They can be served cold or roasted in the oven.

Wings are a must at any Super Bowl event. Switch things up with a new set of flavors this year with a soy garlic chicken wing recipe from Entirely Elizabeth. 

While a Canadian-themed appetizer might seem out of place at a Super Bowl party, everyone loves a sweet and savory snack. This maple white cheddar popcorn from Celebration Generation is absolutely addictive.

These light and refreshing shrimp cucumber bites are a nice low-carb addition to your watch party. This recipe from Natasha’s Kitchen is sure to be a favorite.

Want a buffalo wings option for the vegetarians in the room? Try these flavorful buffalo cauliflower wings from Jessica in the Kitchen.

Spice things up with jalapeno poppers. This loaded Mexican-inspired version from The Daily Kale adds a new twist to this popular appetizer.

The WNBA is investigating former Las Vegas player Dearica Hamby’s allegations that the Aces bullied and manipulated her for being pregnant, the league said in a statement. It was the first time the league acknowledged publicly it was looking into the situation. The players’ union had pushed for an inquiry into whether Hamby’s rights under the league’s 2020 labor agreement were violated, as well as state and federal laws. The investigation also includes looking into allegations that the Aces circumvented the salary cap by making under-the-table payments to players according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. 

From diversity to concussions, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reiterated the league is still looking for improvement. As for officiating, he says: "it's never been better." Goodell addressed those topics and more, including the Washington Commanders' investigation, flex scheduling and international play in his annual Super Bowl news conference Wednesday. 

Any success that the Kansas City Chiefs have in slowing down Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl probably rests on the shoulders of Chris Jones. The All-Pro defensive tackle is having the finest season of his career, and his two sacks in the AFC title game against Cincinnati helped the Chiefs reach this stage. 

This year's Super Bowl features a rare matchup of the NFL's top two teams from the regular season. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs were the league's only 14-game winners, marking just the sixth time since the 1970 merger that the squads with sole possession of the two best records in the regular season met for the championship. The last time it happened came after the 2013 season when Seattle beat Denver 43-8 in a matchup of 13-win teams.

No Super Bowl watch party would be complete without some soft pretzels – especially not in Philadelphia (go birds). Try this recipe from Herbivore Kitchen. The delicious vegan nacho cheese sauce is good enough to fool meat-eaters.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will undergo surgery on his injured elbow later this month and should be fully recovered by training camp, as well as other news from around the NFL on Wednesday.