The Super Bowl takes place on Sunday. The NFC-champion Los Angeles Rams play the AFC-champion Cincinnati Bengals. There are some storylines — and players — for local fans to follow, as we hear in this week's conversation between KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.
LA Rams receiver Cooper Kupp among Super Bowl players with ties to Washington
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Kevork Djansezian
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The Associated Press