The legal battle between Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA has taken another turn ahead of a potential trial this fall. In a court filing dated Aug. 12, the NBA and its new partners, Amazon and NBC, have asked the Supreme Court of New York to keep the bids submitted by the outlets “permanently sealed” because of the “substantial competitive harm” they would have on the league by going public. In its filing, the league’s council said doing so would provide potential future media partners with “an informational advantage” in subsequent rights negotiations. The filing was reported by lawyer and writer Daniel Wallach.

NBA, NBC, Amazon Ask Court to Keep Bids Permanently Sealed

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The WNBA showed its growth goes well beyond the star power of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese with the Connecticut Sun and Los Angeles Sparks selling out the Celtics’ TD Garden. Sun play-by-play announcer Brendan Glasheen joins the show to give a first-hand account of the game and what it says about the league’s rise. He also chimes in on comments by the Sun’s DiJonai Carrington that the league failed to properly promote the game.

WNBA Hits New Heights with TD Garden Sellout

While building hype for the NFL season, which begins in two weeks, the league is also taking precautions against sports betting among its players, especially as the NBA and MLB have faced significant controversies this year. The NFL will have investigators on-site during game days to scout for “suspicious activity,”...

NFL Boosts Betting Security in Response to NBA, MLB Concerns

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

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L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

ESPN made the right move picking Mike Greenberg as the new host of Sunday NFL Countdown on Tuesday. From what I hear, the choice came to Greenberg, host of Get Up, or Laura Rutledge, host of NFL Live. Nothing against Rutledge, who’s a terrific talent. But Greenberg was the best candidate.

Mike Greenberg Was Right Choice to Take Over ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

NFL Sunday Ticket is getting a major upgrade heading into the second season of Google’s seven-year, $14 billion streaming deal for the league’s out-of-market media rights package. YouTube and YouTube TV will now feature more customizable multiview NFL game options on Sunday afternoons. Custom multiviews didn’t exist at...

NFL Sunday Ticket Is Fixing Its Biggest Product Flaw This Season

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To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

It’s been more than a year since the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed rival LIV Golf announced a “framework agreement” to “reunify the world of men’s professional golf,” and there’s still no union to show for it. The two tours continue to operate separately.

LIV Golf Signs With CAA—Is PGA Tour Merger Getting Closer?

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Beloved actress Nichelle Nichols, who died at 89 in 2022, found fame with her pioneering role as Communications Officer Lt. Nyota Uhura on TV's original Star Trek series (NBC, 1966-1969). She went on to play a groundbreaking role in several feature films and, as an African-American actress, became a beacon of dignity and diversity in Hollywood.

'Star Trek's' Nichelle Nichols Was Not Allowed To Play Secretary 'Peggy Fair' on TV's 'Mannix'

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A man peacefully sitting with his son in his car in their church parking lot was assaulted by a Denver police officer in June 2019 and will receive a $75,000 settlement. The payoff appears on the Denver City Council agenda for Monday. The item is on the consent calendar. Items on the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote without discussion.

Man hit in face by Denver police officer to receive $75,000 settlement

[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

FuboTV is still riding high—at least on the stock market—as the high-profile Venu Sports legal battle remains in a holding pattern. In the first full day of trading following a federal judge placing a preliminary injunction against the debut of Venu Sports—the streaming alliance involving Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery—FuboTV shares closed up by 17.6% at $1.80 per share.

FuboTV Shares Soaring After Venu Sports Legal Win, but There’s a Catch

The legal battle surrounding Venu Sports, as expected, has escalated, with a formal notice by the streaming property’s three backers to appeal a preliminary injunction blocking the service’s debut. But the bigger question is still how much the bundle truly matters to Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Legal Battle Forces Disney, Fox, and WBD to Weigh Venu’s Future Value

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The driver of a bakery goods truck who Denver police crashed into head-first will receive a $350,000 payday from the city. The settlement to Christopher Cordova appears on the consent agenda of Monday’s City Council meeting. Items are the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote. However, council members Shontel Lewis and Sarah Parady regularly call out the settlements to draw attention to them.

Bakery truck driver latest to receive a Denver police payout

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NBA’s Legal Clash With WBD Threatens to Overshadow Season

The high-profile legal tussle between TNT Sports parent company Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA looms over the start of the upcoming basketball season. As several...

NBA’s Legal Clash With WBD Threatens to Overshadow Season

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