California has become an uncomfortable place for some…

A former NFL MVP expressed his frustrations with California hosting the Super Bowl after learning crazy details about Super Bowl 60. The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots, 29-13, on Sunday to secure their second Super Bowl title.

While it was a sweet victory for the NFC West champions, it literally came at a high price. Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold took a huge win, as he proved doubters wrong and became a Super Bowl champion. On the other hand, he left Levi’s Stadium poorer due to California laws. He will owe the state more than he earned for playing in the big game.

According to Sportico, Darnold will pay $249,000 to California, which is more than the $178,000 he secured for winning the game. Pro athletes who don’t live in California are required to pay percentages of their yearly income based on the number of days they work in the state.

Darnold and Co. spent eight days in San Francisco, which counted as “duty days.” That number will get higher, as he will have to spend more time in California during the 2026 NFL season.

Boomer Esiason Says The NFLPA Should Force The League To Stop Playing Super Bowls in California

Jets reform a flyover before a game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
During an appearance on WFAN this week, former NFL MVP Boomer Esiason criticized the tax rate in California. He noted that Darnold, as part of the NFC West, will visit California at least twice a year for the foreseeable future.

“Now if I’m the NFLPA, now you got to remember, it’s probably even more than that, because since he’s in Seattle, he’s playing against San Francisco 49ers, so, that’s another day he’s there,” Esiason said. “And he’s playing against the LA Rams, that’s another day he’s there. So, he’s probably had like nine or 10 duty days or maybe even more than that in the state of California.

“So, if I’m the NFLPA, I’m like, ‘Hey, we’re not playing any more Super Bowls in California,’ we’re just not doing it…If I’m the NFL Players Association, I’m saying, ‘we’re never going back to California.’ This is ridiculous.”

SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, will host Super Bowl 61. Sam Darnold or another quarterback could lose money again.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.