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At the 2014 Super Bowl, legions of law enforcement personnel, hospitality workers, high school students and airport employees were trained to watch for signs of human trafficking before the game. Members of Congress are introducing more bills to curtail the "modern-day slavery." (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

The dark side of the Super Bowl and how Congress aims to fight it

By Matt Hadro - Catholic News Agency

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady answers questions during a news conference Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, in Chandler, Ariz. The Patriots play the Seattle Seahawks in NFL football Super Bowl XLIX Sunday, Feb. 1, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Patriots deflated balls, Bill Belichick and Tom Brady knew it: poll

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

FILE- In this Feb. 3, 2014, file photo, from left to right, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Seattle Seahawks linebacker Malcolm Smith, and Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll pose for photos during the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player and winning coach press conference in New York. Slowed by injuries since the offseason, Smith is still an important part of Seattle’s special teams, but he rarely sees the field on defense. (AP Photo/Doug Benc, File)

Smith goes from MVP to barely seeing field for Seattle

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Diego Santa Cruz, 8, from Phoenix, poses for a photo in a set of Roman numerals at the Super Bowl XLIX NFL Experience Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Explains: What makes the Super Bowl such a big deal

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

New England Patriots football head coach Bill Belichick speaks at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass., where he defended the way his team preps its game balls. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Bill Belichick on deflated footballs: ‘We try to do everything right’

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks during a news conference prior to a team practice in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Bill Belichick on deflated balls: ‘We try to do everything right’

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) puts his helmet on for team football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Tom Brady: ‘I didn’t alter the balls in any way’

Associated Press

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick reacts during a news conference prior to a team practice in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. Belichick addressed the issue of the NFL investigation of deflated footballs. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Brady, Belichick offer no explanation for deflated footballs

By HOWARD ULMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2015, file photo, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is shown at a news conference prior to a team practice in Foxborough, Mass. Belichick already received the largest fine for a coach in NFL history a few years ago. Now he faces more repercussions as the Patriots are trying to prepare for the Super Bowl against Seattle. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Deflated balls latest in Belichick’s reputation for guile

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

The roof remained closed at University of Phoenix Stadium, where the NFL football's Super Bowl XLIX will be played, while the grass field remained outside in the sun, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. At this point, the NFL says it plans to keep the retractable roof open at the stadium for the Feb. 1, 2015, NFL championship game between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, but the plan can change as the league gets a better read on the weather forecast for game night. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Roof open or closed for Super Bowl?

By JOSH HOFFNER - Associated Press

John Elway, left, Denver Broncos general manager and executive vice president of football operations, smiles before introducing Gary Kubiak, right, as the new head coach of the Broncos during am NFL football news conference, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Most of the NFL head coach openings went to defensive minds

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, speaks with Bill Belichick after the NFL football AFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Colts 45-7 to advance to the Super Bowl against the Seattle Seahawks. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Double trouble: Seahawks to face Patriots in Super Bowl

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks' Jermaine Kearse celebrates after catching the game-winning touchdown during overtime of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 28-22 to advance to Super Bowl XLIX. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Seahawks escape 16-point halftime deficit, beat Packers in overtime

By Barry Wilner - Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks' Jermaine Kearse catches the game winning touchdown pass during overtime of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 28-22 to advance to Super Bowl XLIX. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Seahawks rally stuns Packers 28-22 in OT for NFC title

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb 4, 2011 file photo, snow and ice surrounds the grounds around Cowboys Stadium as the sun sets in Arlington, Texas. Dog shows to championships, Jerry Jones believes the $1.2 billion showplace of the Dallas Cowboys will always be a destination for signature events. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Jerry Jones: Big events will keep coming to $1.2B stadium

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

College Football Playoff wants to be ubiquitous sports brand

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Anthony Hitchens (59) is hit in the back by a pass from Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9), intended for Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew (87), during the fourth quarter of an NFL wildcard playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Paul Moseley) MAGS OUT; (FORT WORTH WEEKLY, 360 WEST); INTERNET OUT

Rating officials: How NFL determines who works postseason

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy (25) carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown under pressure from Washington Redskins cornerback Bashaud Breeland (26) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

5 Eagles in Pro Bowl honored, but disappointed

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson greets Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III after an NFL wild card playoff football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. The Seahawks defeated the Redskins 24-14. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Redskins, Seahawks have gone in opposite directions since playoff meeting

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Arizona Cardinals fans cheer during the second half of the Cardinals' NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 23-14. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Sunday night lights! Super Bowl to be lit by LEDs

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press