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‘Superman’ and DC Studios fly to a $122 million opening
NEW YORK (AP) — In a bid to kickoff a new era for DC Studios,…
Pac-12 announces TV deal with The CW, CBS and ESPN for 2025
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — The Pac-12 announced a television deal for the 2025 football…
The ‘F1’ team on adapting some of the spirit of ‘Top Gun’ to Formula One film with Brad Pitt
“Top Gun: Maverick” filmmaker Joseph Kosinski came to Formula One like many Americans: “Drive to…
Ray Romano and Sebastian Maniscalco share banter while atop Italian Alps in Winter Olympics promo
LOS ANGELES (AP) — NBC is continuing its strategy of infusing the Olympics with pop…
UNC’s Belichick defends Hudson as ‘doing her job’ after interjecting during CBS interview
North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick defended girlfriend Jordon Hudson for interjecting during a CBS…
Longtime Cubs fan revels in Pete Crow-Armstrong using his group’s song for walkup music
CHICAGO (AP) — John Hauldren has been a Chicago Cubs fan all his life. During…
CFL reaches Grey Cup sponorship agreement with Bud Light Canada
TORONTO — The Grey Cup is still over seven months away but the CFL has…
Canadian men’s bid for rugby sevens promotion runs into World Rugby roadblock
World Rugby has announced a change in format to its rugby sevens competition on the…
Black dandyism etches place into Met Gala history – and global visibility
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Black dandyism is taking center stage at the Met Gala, with…
NBC’s coverage of Kentucky Derby has grown and evolved as it gears up for its 25th Run for the Roses
When NBC carried the Kentucky Derby for the first time in 2001, the broadcast lasted…
De Grasse finds motivation in future uncertainty, turns focus to biopic
Andre De Grasse says he’s found new motivation — and a new creative outlet —…
This Met Gala is filled with pro athletes. Dressing them is a unique challenge
HOUSTON (AP) — When Brittney Griner became the first WNBA player to attend the Met…
Carmelo Anthony joining NBC Sports as studio analyst for its NBA coverage
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Carmelo Anthony is joining NBC Sports as a studio analyst when…
NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico says he’s feeling fine after nut allergy knocked him off the Derby broadcast
NBC Sports host Mike Tirico said Monday he is feeling fine after having to leave…
Canucks say X account compromised after post featuring Elon Musk appears
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks say their official account on the X social media platform…
Zhao’s title success at world championships shines light on snooker’s growth in China
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Once considered a saloon or rec-room past-time by many, snooker has…
Go Birds and birdies: Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce takes his swings, advice at PGA Tour pro-am
FLOURTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Jason Kelce flubbed his pitch shot from the thick rough next…
Quebecor CEO warns of grim future for TVA Sports amid rising cost of broadcast rights
The chief executive of Quebecor Inc. warned Thursday that the company’s French-language sports television programming…
‘DA POPE!’ Leo XIV’s Chicago roots unleash spate of holy humor
A Chicago-born cardinal walks into a conclave. The rest of the joke tells itself. In…
Mets star Francisco Lindor has a new walk-up song to go with `My Girl’
NEW YORK (AP) — After more than 11 months and hundreds of singalongs, “My Girl”…
Michael Jordan is joining NBC as a special contributor for its NBA coverage
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Jordan is joining NBC Sports as a special contributor to…
Entertainer Lilly Singh joins ownership group of Toronto’s WNBA expansion team
TORONTO — Entertainer Lilly Singh has joined the ownership group of the Toronto Tempo, the…
Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg to perform at B.C. Lions season opener
VANCOUVER — Rapper and noted sports fan Snoop Dogg will help the B.C. Lions kick…
ESPN says its direct-to-consumer streaming service will debut in September at $29.99 a month
NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN said Tuesday that its new all-encompassing streaming service will take…