Awful Announcing

Bally Sports Regional Networks took a big step toward emerging from its long-running Chapter 11 case with new NHL and NBA agreements to televise team games through at least the end of the upcoming ‘24-’25 season. The news was contained in court filings asking the bankruptcy court to approve the deals. The agreement covers nine Read more...
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Bally Sports RSNs strike new NBA, NHL deals

Boston, NY

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	WNBA star DiJonai Carrington sharply criticized the league over its national TV broadcast strategy—but her frustrations may have been misplaced.NWSL Eliminates Draft, Boosts Pay as New CBA Overhauls League




	After the Connecticut Sun player’s win over the Los Angeles Sparks in Boston on Tuesday, she blasted the WNBA for not ensuring the sold-out TD Garden showcase was nationally televised.




	“The game should have been on the national television broadcast,” Carrington said at a news conference. “You shouldn’t have to pay for any type of subscription to see a game that’s this historic, in my opinion.”




	However, the WNBA doesn’t pick the national TV...

Why ESPN, NBA TV Passed on Televising WNBA Sellout in Boston

(The following is a press release; its contents were not editorially vetted by The Desk.) TNT Sports has announced its commentator lineup ahead of its opening week of Mountain West football coverage. Week 1 on Tru TV and Max will kick off with the San José State Spartans – led by new head coach Ken Niumatalolo – hosting the Sacramento State Hornets on Thursday, Aug. 29, at 10 p.m. ET. Ari Wolfe (play-by-play), Darius Walker (analyst) and Jared Greenberg (reporter) will call the action from San José.

WBD reveals commentators for Mountain West games on TNT Sports

Boston, MA

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WNBA star DiJonai Carrington, the talented and fiery guard for the Connecticut Sun, is disgusted with the league and media for not showcasing the first-ever sellout of a WNBA game at an NBA arena in Boston. The Sun prevailed against the Los Angeles Sparks, a thrilling come-from-behind victory, 69-61, after...

WNBA’s Connecticut Sun played in a sold-out NBA arena, but 1 baller is angry

Los Angeles, CA

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ClutchPoints is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way connected to any sportsbook. Gambling is not offered on this website in any form. The Los Angeles Sparks take on the Washington Mystics. Our WNBA odds series has our Sparks Mystics prediction, odds and pick. Find out how to watch Sparks Mystics.

Sparks vs Mystics WNBA prediction, odds, pick - 8/23/2024

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Herbie J Pilato

In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

With out-of-region games and inter-conference matchups, and even an old rivalry or two, Week 1 of the high school football season in Northern Kentucky is often as interesting and attractive as any all season. The 15 games for all 21 teams this weekend make that clear.

15 games get high school football off to a flying start this weekend

Charter Communications is now offering free access to the ad-supported tier of streaming service Paramount Plus to some subscribers of its Spectrum TV service. Starting this week, customers who subscribe to Spectrum TV Select or Spectrum Mi Plan Latino now have complementary access to Paramount Plus Essentials, the ad-supported plan of the service that includes on-demand content like “Tulsa King,” “The Daily Show” and “Big Brother” along with live sports like NFL and NCAA college basketball games.

Charter begins offering Paramount Plus to Spectrum TV customers

Louisiana State

Utica, NY

KARD-DT2 (Channel 14) in Monroe, Louisiana. “The addition of these affiliates will bring the number of Nexstar- and partner-owned CW stations to 54, covering more than 45% of U.S. TV households,” said Andrew Alford, the President of Nexstar’s Broadcasting business. “As The CW’s number one affiliate group, Nexstar is very pleased to be airing the network’s programming on these stations this fall, especially with NASCAR Xfinity series racing and the WWE’s NXT joining a very robust lineup of sports programming, including LIV Golf and ACC college football and basketball, and Pac-12 football. Adding The CW’s programming to these stations will offer advertisers a variety of new linear and digital opportunities to reach millions of viewers.”

Nexstar moves CW Network to more of its own stations

Chicago, IL

Athlon Sports

Angel Reese has quickly turned into one of the most talented players and rebounders in the WNBA despite being a rookie for the Chicago Sky.  The 6-foot-3 forward recently passed Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston in the WNBA's record book, securing the second-most rebounds by a rookie in league ...

Angel Reese Makes WNBA History After Breaking Record Of Indiana Fever Star

Las Vegas, NV

Two of the league’s best scorers square off when Napheesa Collier (fourth, 20.4 points per game) and the Minnesota Lynx (20-8) host A’ja Wilson (first, 26.9) and the Las Vegas Aces (17-10) on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 9:30 PM ET on ION. Watch the WNBA all season...

Minnesota Lynx vs. Las Vegas Aces: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Spun

DiJonai Carrington had a lot to say about the WNBA's lack of promotion for Tuesday night's game between the Connecticut Sun and Los Angeles Sparks.  The Sun and Sparks squared off at TD Garden, making it the first WNBA game at that historic venue. Prior to tipoff, Carrington called out ...

Connecticut Sun Player Who Called Out WNBA Turns Heads With Pregame Outfit

Caitlin Clark was trending on social media after a video surfaced on August 23 of the WNBA rookie wearing an iced-out diamond chain.  Before the 2024 WNBA season started, Clark can be seen with Indiana Fever guard Erica Wheeler, who was wearing a chain of her own, which had her No. 17 in ...

Caitlin Clark's New Diamond Chain Has WNBA Fans Buzzing

The US Sun

ESPN has announced host and reporter Kelsey Riggs is joining SportsCenter as the new full-time anchor. Her debut in the new sports TV role is slated for Thursday, August 29. Riggs has served as a SportsCenter anchor on a part-time basis since joining ESPN in 2019. The sportscaster has worked primarily as a host on […]

ESPN announces new full-time SportsCenter anchor with major changes made to daily flagship show’s broadcasting team

Los Angeles County, CA

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

Oklahoma City, OK

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The Oklahoma City Thunder will see a familiar television home for the 2024-25 season according to recent reports.

Report: Bally Sports Reaches Agreement With NBA Teams, Including OKC Thunder for 2024-25 Season

Toyota Motor Corporation will return as the presenting sponsor of the 2024 Paralympic Games on NBC Universal-owned broadcast and cable channels and Comcast-owned Peacock, the companies said on Friday. The automaker previously served as the presenting sponsor of the 2020 Summer Paralympic Games, which were delayed to 2021 due to...

Toyota to reprise role as presenting sponsor of Paralympic Games on NBC

The Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) — The largest broadcaster of regional sports networks across the country will continue to televise games for more than a dozen NBA teams and nine NHL teams through the 2024-2025 season even as it moves through bankruptcy proceedings, according to court filings on Friday. Diamond Sports Group,...

Diamond Sports will continue to broadcast NHL, NBA games through upcoming season

Ohio State

The Lantern

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

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

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Diamond Sports renews deal with NBA, NHL for Bally Sports channels

Diamond Sports Group has renewed its telecast agreements with the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Hockey League (NHL) that will keep around two dozen...

Diamond Sports renews deal with NBA, NHL for Bally Sports channels

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