Author: Tom Schad, USA TODAY

The NTSB found that Ara Zobayan was at fault in the crash that killed Kobe Bryant, citing “self-induced pressure” as a likely contributing factor.

Rocket Mortgage became the first brand to place first and second in Ad Meter since 2007 behind the strength of its coordinated social media campaign.

Yuri Andrade, a Florida man who ran on the field during Super Bowl 55 on Sunday, is facing a misdemeanor trespassing charge.

Rocket Mortgage used a coordinated social media campaign to lift its Super Bowl commercials, starring Tracy Morgan, to top of USA TODAY’s Ad Meter.

The NFL’s pregame Super Bowl ad will feature a likeness of Vince Lombardi, delivering an inspirational message to America after a trying year.

The IOC said it would ask national Olympic committees to contact their respective governments about vaccine access for athletes.

CBS said it has “virtually sold out” its commercial inventory for Super Bowl 55, despite an apparent drop in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

WHO officials believe at-risk populations around the world should be vaccinated before athletes hoping to compete in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

The facts surrounding the crash that killed Bryant and eight others are known, and on Feb. 9, the NTSB is set to release a report on the cause.