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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…
From opera houses to the Indy 500: Arturo Chacón-Cruz’s next big stage
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Acclaimed opera tenor Arturo Chacón-Cruz will perform “God Bless America” during pre-race…
Event organizers of Vancouver Chinatown Festival say security is their top priority
VANCOUVER — Organizers of the Vancouver Chinatown Festival said security is their top priority in…
Endurance swimmer is attempting first-ever swim around Martha’s Vineyard ahead of ‘Jaws’ anniversary
VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. (AP) — Lewis Pugh has followed an unspoken rule during his career…
NFL continues to navigate scheduling puzzle with every game up for bid and more broadcast windows
NBC Sports president Rick Cordella put it best when summarizing what the NFL’s scheduling department…
Puerto Ricans hope for change as Bad Bunny sings about the island’s turmoil and identity
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — In a small bookstore in the Caribbean’s largest mall,…
Trump says he’s considering ‘taking away’ Rosie O’Donnell’s US citizenship
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he is considering “taking away” the U.S. citizenship…
‘Pornography is a problem’: Smith defends new rules for Alberta school libraries
Alberta’s premier says “pornography is a problem for young adults” in remarks defending her government’s…
Quebec college faces $30 million in fines for too many students in English programs
MONTREAL — A Montreal college is facing $30 million in fines from the Quebec government…