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ESPN’s firing of Sam Ponder just weeks before the start of the 2024 NFL season left the network without a host for its Sunday NFL Countdown show.The Worldwide Leader, however, has already settled on a replacement, announcing that Mike Greenberg is set to take over hosting duties for its weekly NFL Sunday show. The Athletic’s Read more...
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ESPN makes major move after firing host

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The 2024 College GameDay season kicks off with FSU-Georgia Tech in Ireland. Check out the hub page for site details, recaps, and other information.

'College GameDay' 2024: Schedule, locations, recaps, more

Oregon State

As he seems to have a habit of doing, Fox’s Joel Klatt casually broke some news regarding the upcoming Big Ten schedule on Tuesday. During an appearance on The Herd, the Fox analyst seemingly let it slide that the Oct. 12 matchup between preseason top-five teams Oregon and Ohio State will be a primetime game Read more...
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Fox and NBC make major college football deal

On Tuesday, ESPN announced its lineup of college football broadcasters for the 2024 season. And while the network’s top three teams from 2023 return, none will be set in stone as the 3:30 p.m. SEC on ABC broadcast crew, with ESPN opting to rotate the broadcasters. Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, and Holly Rowe return as Read more...
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ESPN announces SEC window broadcasting plans

In July, TNT Sports announced that they’d landed a package of 14 Mountain West football games on a multi-year deal that begins this fall. Those games will air linearly on truTV and stream on Max. And they’ve now announced their broadcast talent for those games, including a studio show (30 minutes both pregame and postgame, Read more...
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TNT Sports announces college football hires

PopCulture

The fitness enthusiast died at the age of 76.

Richard Simmons Cause of Death Revealed by His Brother

In Touch Weekly

As Norah O’Donnell prepares to step down from the CBS Evening News anchor chair after the upcoming election, sources exclusively tell In Touch not to expect any tearful goodbyes or heartfelt farewells after what they say is a history of high-maintenance demands. “O’Donnell’s exit is a breath of fresh...

Norah O’Donnell’s Exit From Evening News Program ‘Is a Breath of Fresh Air for Many at CBS’

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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

Los Angeles, CA

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')

Nashville, TN

The 17th ACM Honors is just a few days away. Ahead of the show, the Academy of Country Music unveiled an exciting announcement that raises anticipation for the event as it reveals what’s in store for the star-studded evening. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 ACM...

2024 ACM Honors: How To Watch, Who’s Performing, & More

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

It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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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Thamel thought this player could struggle early on

Pete Thamel Predicts Early Struggles For Major College Football Quarterback

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Laura Rutledge has been such a steady host and reporter for ESPN since joining the network in 2014. And while there's no question her career is on the rise, it seems like she's still waiting for an even bigger opportunity. Rutledge started off her tenure at ESPN as a college football reporter and ...

ESPN Is Getting Called Out For Its Treatment Of Laura Rutledge

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It's time for the 2024 Aer Lingus College Football Classic! Will Florida State or Georgia Tech emerge victorious in Dublin?

How to watch College Football Classic: FSU vs. Georgia Tech

Georgia State

The new-look SEC and the new-look College Football Playoff have brought more excitement to the sport. However, they have also ignited a debate over how many teams from the SEC will qualify for the playoff. ESPN's Paul Finebaum believes that there is a case for eight teams to legitimately compete ...

Paul Finebaum Reveals SEC Teams With Legit Shot At College Football Playoff

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

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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

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Meet the ESPN/ABC broadcast crews + Week 0 schedule of games

ESPN's industry-leading coverage of college football will once again feature the deepest roster of on-air personalities in the sport for the 2024-25 season – a blend...

Meet the ESPN/ABC broadcast crews + Week 0 schedule of games

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