Why Floating Stages May Become the Standard At Future Super Bowl Halftime Shows

When Rihanna hit the stage for her halftime performance at the Super Bowl, she was flying through the air. It was a theatrical element, for sure, but as this Wired article explores, it was also a clever way to try and keep the grass field intact and up to NFL standards for the athletes who would retake it after Rihanna's performance. The idea worked so well, it may become the new de facto standard at future Super Bowls.

In addition to the story of Rihanna's brilliant product placement that helped her generate big value out of a halftime appearance she wasn't paid for, this was probably the most interesting non-sports story for me coming out of the big game. And if you're after a sports-related one, this Five Thirty-Eight roster building analysis of exactly how the Kansas City Chiefs managed their salary cap to retain the players they needed, pay their star quarterback and still manage to win the title is fascinating.