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NFL player Tj Watt is a dad! The Pittsburgh Steelers player and his wife Dani have announced the birth of their first baby together. “Worth the wait.”

The athletic couple post a series of black and white images featuring their newborn, with most shots taking place in the hospital following the baby’s arrival. Tj and Dani welcomed a baby girl and chose to name her Blakely Marie Watt. “Welcome To The World.” The two hadn’t previously shared their baby’s sex until now. In her Instagram Stories, Dani shared the post and wrote about her daughter, “Everything I prayed for and everything my heart needed. We love you more than anything Blakely Girl.”

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The couple’s joint Instagram post was flooded with love from family and friends. The NFL player’s brother JJ Watt, who also...

NFL player JJ Watt is growing his family! The retired defensive end announced on Instagram that he and his wife Kealia Ohai are expecting their second baby together. “Can’t wait to welcome new love into our lives. .”

To share his family’s news, the couple posted images of Kealia’s baby bump with their whole clan. In the first image, the couple’s son Koa James kissed his mom’s stomach while the family’s dogs Tex and Fin crowded around the family. The couple didn’t reveal their baby’s due date or sex.

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The couple’s pregnancy news comes just five months after the former Arizona Cardinals player’s brother Tj Watt announced he was growing his family. In September, Tj, who also plays in the NFL, shared that he and his wife Dani were expecting their first baby together.

JJ Watt and wife Kealia just shared some exciting news – they’re having another baby!

In a new Instagram post shared on Monday (February 3), the 35-year-old retired pro football player and his wife, 33, announced that they are expecting a second child.

“Can’t wait to welcome new love into our lives. ❤️...

The Netflix original sitcom Tires was renewed for a second season before season 1 even debuted, and there are already exciting updates about season 2. Created by stand up comedian Shane Gillis alongside John McKeever and Steve Gerben, Tires follows Will (Gerben) who inherits his father's struggling auto-repair business called Valley Forge Auto. While trying to put the company back on the right track, he is constantly hounded by his cousin Shane (Gillis) who makes it his life's mission to undermine Will's efforts to fix the business.

The six-episode first season of Tires wasn't particularly well-received by critics, and many noted it was hardly the most original comedy to grace the streaming airwaves (via Rotten Tomatoes). However, the premiere season was an immediate success for Netflix when it came to viewership, validating the streamer's decision to green light the show for season 2 before season 1 debuted. The ending of Tires season 1 left the door open for more,...

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Netflix’s Christmas NFL games — and Beyoncé’s halftime show — brought in 65 million total viewers in the United States, according to Nielsen data. Both games broke streaming records for the NFL in the U.S., as well as viewership records for the coveted 18-34 demographic.

The Ravens vs. Texans game saw 24.3 million viewers based on average minute audience data. As for the Chiefs vs. Steelers game, that saw 24.1 million viewers in average minute audience viewing. Viewership in the United States peaked during the Ravens-Texans game thanks to the Beyoncé Bowl, which saw over 27 million viewers, per Nielsen. That game was also watched by 5.1 million viewers in the U.S. between the ages of 18 to 34, the highest viewership record the NFL has seen for that demographic since 2001.

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T.J. Watt is getting a lot of attention during the NFL’s Christmas Day game because his older brother J.J. Watt is one of the commentators!

The 30-year-old football player is a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers and he has been playing for the team since 2017, when he was drafted as a first round pick.

T.J. has been married since 2022 and he’s now expecting his first child.

Keep reading to find out more…

The football star is married to wife Dani Rhodes, who he met while studying as a college student at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The couple got engaged in 2021 and married in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in 2022.

Dani played soccer for University of Wisconsin-Madison and played one season in the National Women’s Soccer League for the Chicago Red Stars. She later played professional soccer in Iceland, but retired in February 2023.

J.J. Watt‘s wife Kealia Ohai...

Netflix will stream two live NFL games on Christmas Day, the first time the streamer has ever rolled out a live football game.

Netflix is gearing up for its first turn as an NFL broadcasting partner. The world’s largest streaming service is offering two live NFL games today, Christmas Day with two key AFC matchups that could decide playoff positioning in just a few weeks’ time. We’ve got everything you need to know about watching the Christmas Day NFL games on Netflix right here so you won’t miss any of the action.

Everything we know about Christmas Day NFL games

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When Netflix first picked up its package of Christmas Day NFL games, there was one thing everyone was wondering in Hollywood: Given the streamer’s desire to lean into big events, what would it do to make these games its sports event of the year, something everyone felt they needed to watch live?

Netflix, it turns out, had an answer: Star power, and a lot of it. Beyonce will perform during halftime of the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game, and Mariah Carey will make a special appearance during the pregame programming.

And it is rolling out a ton of talent for the studio shows and games themselves, including some of the top names from the other networks, like Ian and Noah Eagle, Greg Olsen, JJ Watt, Robert Griffin III, Mina Kimes, Drew Brees, and Nate Burleson.

And it has turned to a pair of its favorite comedians to help...

Netflix has been amping up its live coverage in 2024, and to wrap up the year, the streaming service will air the two National Football League (NFL) Christmas Day games. From reality dating show reunions to the infamous Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight, Netflix has broadcast various live events. Now, the platform will add two NFL games to its roster. Both matchups are sure to bring in a lot of traffic, though, and hopefully, the streaming company will be more prepared for the massive influx of viewers than it was for the disastrous Netflix's Love Is Blind season 4 reunion.

In 2023, three NFL games were played on Christmas Day — Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs (the Raiders won 20–14), New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles (the Eagles won 25–33), and Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers (the Ravens won 33–19).

Almost every year, a handful of NFL teams play on Christmas Day. It's a tradition,...

Netflix is having A Cowboy Carter Christmas as Beyoncé is set to perform in Texas on NFL Christmas Gameday.

The “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer is set to perform during halftime of the match between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans on Christmas Day, December 25, which will air live on Netflix starting at 4:40 p.m. Et.

In a new teaser for Beyoncé’s performance, which you can see in the video posted above, the singer is wearing an all-white outfit and sporting a cowboy hat. Beyoncé finishes decorating a Christmas cactus that is then lit up.

Earlier this week, Netflix shared the on-air talent that would be part of their Christmas Gameday broadcast, kicking off at 11 a.m. Et from the NFL Network’s studios in L.A. and Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. Kay Adams (Up & Adams) and analysts Drew Brees (former Super Bowl-winning quarterback), Robert Griffin III (former...

1923 has chosen a new cast member from The Chosen: Andy Dispensa will play a recurring role in Season 2 of the Paramount+ Western, our sister site Variety reports.

Dispensa — who appeared as Dion on The CW’s Biblical drama The Chosen — will play Luca, “a young man working in the engine room of a merchant ship,” per the official description. He joins a cast that already features Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, Brandon Sklenar, Julia Schlaepfer and more.

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There’s just over two weeks to go until Netflix’s next major live sporting event. As such, the streamer has gifted excited fans with its star-studded roster for Dec. 25’s NFL Christmas Gameday.

Joining halftime performer Beyoncé on the big day will be comedians Bert Kreischer and Nate Bargatze — the former will serve as a tailgate correspondent, while the latter will be a special guest.

Meanwhile, football legends like Drew Brees, Rgiii, Manti Te’o, Nate Burleson, JJ Watt and Greg Olsen will be lending their expertise for color commentary, alongside NFL mainstays like Laura Rutledge, Kay Adams, Mina Kimes, Devin McCourty, Jason McCourty, Ian Eagle, Noah Eagle, Melanie Collins, Stacey Dales, Jamie Erdahl, Steve Wyche, Ian Rapoport, Gene Steratore and Scott Hanson, who will provide further analysis and sideline reporting.

“From a father-son broadcasting duo to brothers on-and-off the field, your family is invited to join us for a gameday to remember,...

Netflix has drafted its on-air talent roster for NFL Christmas Gameday, which will be broadcast live from Pittsburgh, Houston, and Los Angeles.

Broadcasters will include father and son Ian and Noah Eagle, JJ Watt, and brothers Devin and Jason McCourty.

The Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 p.m. Et, and the Baltimore Ravens will play against the Houston Texans at 4:30 p.m. Et.

Netflix is set to kick off NFL Christmas Gameday from NFL Network’s studios in L.A. and Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh at 11 a.m. Et with Kay Adams (Up & Adams) and analysts Drew Brees (former Super Bowl-winning quarterback), Robert Griffin III (former NFL quarterback), Mina Kimes and Manti Te’o (former NFL linebacker and NFL Network analyst).

Live from Pittsburgh is anchor Laura Rutledge with analysts Devin McCourty and Jason McCourty.

Comedian Bert Kreischer joins as a tailgate correspondent, and comedian Nate Bargatze joins as a special guest.

The first game starts at 1 p.m. Et when the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ian Eagle will be the play-by-play commentator, and Nate Burleson and JJ Watt will provide color commentary. Watt will be broadcasting for the game his brother Tj Watt is playing at. Melanie Collins and Stacey Dales will report from the sidelines.

At 4:30 p.m. Et, the Baltimore Ravens will go head-to-head with the Houston Texans from Nrg Stadium.

Noah Eagle will offer play-by-play commentary and will be joined by analyst Greg Olsen. Good Morning Football’s Jamie Erdahl and Steve Wyche will report from the sidelines.

Beyoncé will be the halftime performer in Houston at Nrg Stadium.

Ian Rapoport will be standing by with breaking news, and former NFL official Gene Steratore will offer analysis of both games.

The game will be available globally to Netflix subscribers in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and German. Brees and Scott Hanson will also provide additional commentary outside of the U.S., with international anchors to be announced.

In keeping with the NFL’s long-standing holiday tradition, the Netflix Christmas Day games will air on CBS affiliates in the competing team cities and be available on U.S. mobile devices with NFL+. CBS Sports will produce the games, with NFL Media producing the pre, post, and studio halftime programming. EverWonder Studio will executive produce NFL Christmas Gameday.

The NFL and Netflix are taking a mix-and-match approach to the announcing lineup for their Christmas Day doubleheader.

The league and the streamer have set the full teams for their two games, including a studio crew in Los Angeles and additional reporters at each game site. The on-air teams come from several of the NFL’s broadcast partners, including CBS Sports — which is producing the games for Netflix — NBC Sports, ESPN, Fox Sports and the NFL Network.

CBS announcer Ian Eagle will take play-by-play duties for the 1 p.m. Et game (Kansas City Chiefs at Pittsburgh Steelers) with analysts Nate Burleson and JJ Watt, both hosts of The NFL Today on CBS (Burleson has also been the analyst for CBS’ alternate telecasts on Nickelodeon). Melanie Collins (CBS) and Stacey Dales (NFL Network) will be the sideline reporters.

NBC’s Noah Eagle (Ian’s son) will call the 4:30 p.m.

JJ Watt knew exactly what he was doing when he shared that hot shirtless pic!

Back in July, the 35-year-old retired NFL player bared his shredded body in a post-workout photo on X, formerly Twitter, in which he showed off his ripped six-pack abs while wearing only a pair of rolled up shorts and sneakers.

After he shared the photo, JJ was flooded with shocked comments, with fans writing comments like “Damn, that’s impressive…...

Do you have an encyclopedic knowledge of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia? Do you know every episode backwards and forwards, able to identify one out of 162 total entries off of minimal clues? Do you desperately need $100?

If the answer to the first two questions is yes, then the answer to the last is likely the same — so, here’s your big chance.

Right now, Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton and the rest of the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia writing staff are hard at work planning the insanity of the show’s upcoming Season 17, which Danny DeVito promised would be even more extreme than the comparatively “tame” previous entries. Us civilians have little knowledge of how the architects of the longest-running live-action sitcom in American history carefully craft each Always Sunny episode to be the perfect level of depraved, surprising and outstandingly funny — a fact that was on full...

The NFL season kicks off Thursday with Baltimore traveling to Kansas City for a rematch of last year’s AFC Championship Game. And what could be funnier than a skybox shot of Brittany Mahomes accidentally spilling nachos into Taylor Swift’s lap? How about celebrating another year of your fantasy football humiliation with these five hilarious sketches in which Saturday Night Live skewers America’s favorite sport.

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The kid that Peyton Manning flattened with a football is now grown up and married. Manning agreed to make a video for the wedding, telling the groom: “Jack, I threw a few touchdowns in my career, but for the most part, people who walk up to me on the street recognize me for hitting you in the back of the head. So thank you, Jack, for putting me on the map.”

2 Robbie Play

In addition to Rudy being one of the sappiest sports films ever made,...

As the Television Academy continues to review submissions, NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” will see at least 17 of its 20 guest hosts of Season 49 listed on the Emmy ballot in the guest acting race, the highest number of the past five seasons.

The most recent season of the iconic sketch comedy show, which heads into its 50th year, featured an impressive lineup of emcees. Those confirmed to be submitted include comedians Nate Bargatze, Shane Gillis and Ramy Youssef; former “SNL” cast members Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph; and Hollywood A-listers Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, Adam Driver, Jacob Elordi, Ayo Edebiri, Sydney Sweeney, Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Jake Gyllenhaal and Jason Momoa.

Musical stars Bad Bunny and Dua Lipa, along with actor Dakota Johnson, have not yet been confirmed to be submitted for consideration.

Multiple sources and representatives confirmed to Variety exclusively that all submissions were made by the network or talent representatives,...

CBS is dealing with another primetime shakeup. This could affect the viewers who look forward to their favorite dramas and comedies. Keep on reading to learn more.

CBS Reveals Huge Shakeup

A major shakeup is taking place at CBS. The first took place on The NFL Today show. The show’s hosts Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms announced they won’t return in Fall 2024.

Both of them are moving on to different ventures. Boomer was the first to announce his departure. He broke the news on his morning radio show, Boomer and Gio.

“For the last two months, you know, I’ve been trying to figure out what I wanted to do and where I want to be. I am stepping away from The NFL Today on CBS, more their decision than maybe mine, but I really thought that the Super Bowl was my swan song,” Boomer said.

He will continue his radio show.

It was time.

Boomer Esiason seemed almost relieved as he discussed his departure this week from his The NFL Today cohosting duties, saying he was planning on leaving anyway.

It was announced this week that Esiason and former New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms will no longer be on the show.

Esiason said Friday during an interview on The Dan LeBatard Show that he is trying to find a better work-life balance.

“I was more than happy to step aside. I had my time there,” Esiason said. “I loved that seat. I cherished that seat, I cherished talking to football fans every Sunday, but there comes a time when you have to find some time for yourself. And this was the right time.”

Esiason, 63, announced on his Wfan morning show last week that he was ‘stepping away” from CBS’ flagship NFL show. But he has signed a long-term deal to...

CBS has confirmed a major shakeup is happening on the fan-favorite show The NFL Today. Two icons that have appeared on the program for years won’t be returning in the fall. Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms won’t be returning later this year after the summer break. Both long-time sports commentators are moving on to different things, although fans are sad to see them go. Keep reading to see what’s next for Esiason and Simms, plus who is going to take their spot on The NFL Today.

Two NFL Icons Leaving CBS Sports

Boomer Esiason was the first to break the news on his morning radio show Boomer and Gio. The former NFL quarterback said, “For the last two months, you know, I’ve been trying to figure out what I wanted to do and where I want to be. I am stepping away from The NFL Today on CBS,...

A few days after an NFL draft that featured a run on first-round quarterbacks, CBS is making some Qb changes at its long-running NFL Today studio show.

Matt Ryan, a former league Mvp who was a game analyst for the network last year, will move to the pregame desk for the 2024 season, joining James Brown, Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher and JJ Watt. Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason are leaving the show.

“Matt had an outstanding first year at CBS Sports, excelling as both a studio and game analyst,” CBS Sports president and CEO David Berson said in a statement. “He is the consummate team player and a Hall of Fame person. We love the chemistry he has with the studio crew, and we’re excited to see him entertain NFL fans and share his passion, insight and perspective alongside Jb, Nate, Coach and JJ.”

Esiason, also a former NFL Mvp,...

A shake-up on The NFL Today. Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms are both leaving the longrunning CBS pregame show, with Matt Ryan set to join fellow co-hosts James Brown, Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher and JJ Watt, the network confirmed

Esiason announced the news Monday morning on his Wfan radio show, saying that his 22-year run had come to an end.

“More their decision than maybe mine,” Esiason said, mentioning the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas as his “swan song.”

Simms revealed the news Monday on X. “Great 26 yrs run with CBS Sports,” Simms wrote. “Even though that part of my career is over I look forward to what is next..”

Simms served as lead game analyst for nearly 20 years before transitioning to the studio.

Esiason, The NFL Today’s longest-tenured analyst, will remain with the Boomer and Gio Show on the CBS Sports Network, CBS announced.

“Phil and Boomer set...

Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms will not return to The NFL Today this fall, the sports commentators announced Monday.

Former quarterback Esiason broke his news on his Wfan morning radio show Boomer and Gio.

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“For the last two months, you know, I’ve been trying to figure out what I wanted to do and where I want to be,” he said.

Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms will exit CBS’ long-running “The NFL Today” studio show as part of a revamp that brings former star quarterback Matt Ryan into the program’s line-up.

When viewers next tune in to the show as the NFL season kicks off this fall, they will see Ryan, known mostly for his time with the Atlanta Falcons, paired with James Brown, Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher and JJ Watt. The programming maneuvers have long been expected, but they are the first at CBS Sports under David Berson, who recently took the reins of the Paramount Global unit.

“Matt had an outstanding first year at CBS Sports, excelling as both a studio and game analyst,” said Berson, in a statement. “He is the consummate team player and a Hall of Fame person. We love the chemistry he has with the studio crew and we’re excited to see him...

It’s not at all uncommon for sports legends to host Saturday Night Live. After winning yet another Super Bowl at just 28 years old, many expected Kansas City star Patrick Mahomes to host the show.

However, the quarterback reportedly turned them down.

Why did Mahomes choose not to host SNL? Will he ever change his mind? Keep reading to get the scoop.

Patrick Mahomes Is Not Eager To Host SNL Anytime Soon

Several successful NFL players have hosted SNL in the past. Patrick Mahomes’ teammate Travis Kelce even recently hosted the show in March. Previous hosts include both Eli and Peyton Manning, J.J. Watt, and Tom Brady.

Saturday Night Live would love to have Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes as a host. However, the problem is his end. According to the NFL player himself, he doesn’t think it would be a good fit.

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At least not yet,...

JJ Watt is hitting back at the parenting shamers.

The 35-year-old former pro football player recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a few photos of 15-month-old son Koa wearing a gray peacoat while exploring London.

After sharing the photos, one person criticized JJ for letting Koa wear the peacoat.

Keep reading to find out more…“Instead of dressing him as an infant model, why not put him in Comfortable clothes that fit. We will still think he is cute no matter what he is wearing,” one person commented.

JJ then quickly clapped back, writing, “Cheers Dee, I appreciate the parenting advice! Koa has other jackets, but he runs and grabs this one every single morning when he wants to go on a walk.”

“Want to know what’s not comfortable? You thinking you know when my son is comfortable,” JJ added.

JJ and wife Kealia welcomed Koa back...

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Super Bowl Lviii pitting defending NFL champions the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers is set for Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

The game, scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m. Et/3:30 p.m. Pt, will be broadcast live on CBS and stream on Paramount+, with a kid- and family-focused simulcast on Nickelodeon and a Spanish-language broadcast on Univision in the network’s first-ever national broadcast of an NFL game. It will also be available in Spanish on Vix.

A livestream is also available on CBS through DirecTV Stream, which offers a five-day free trial. The game will also be available on mobile via NFL+.

The game is a rematch of the 2020 Super Bowl won by the Chiefs, who will be playing in their fourth Super Bowl in five years...

We hope your hungry guys and gals are loading up on Totino’s pizza rolls, because CBS has a rrrrrobust, 15-hour (!) slate of Super Bowl Sunday programming planned.

CBS will be airing Super Bowl Lviii, between [Spoiler] and [Spoiler] on Sunday, Feb. 11, starting at 6:30 pm Et. But unless you were born last night, you know there’s a lot more to Super Bowl Sunday than the Big Game™ itself.

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CBS is laying a big bet on Las Vegas for the upcoming Super Bowl.

The week of Super Bowl Lviii will see the network use the famed Fountains of Bellagio as the backdrop of its central broadcast location. CBS will offer weeklong, multiplatform coverage of the Super Bowl in sports, news and entertainment, all leading up to CBS Sports’ presentation of the game on Sunday, Feb. 11.

The location will be home to shows from four CBS divisions across broadcast, cable, and streaming from Monday, Feb. 5 to Sunday, Feb. 11, with four outdoor sets shared across the various shows. The shows originating from Las Vegas are:

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The NFL Today – CBS Sports’ pregame show with host James Brown and analysts Phil Simms, Bill Cowher, Nate Burleson, Boomer Esiason, JJ Watt, and lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones will provide Super Bowl Lviii game analysis, features and interviews.

Super Bowl Live – Host Adam Zucker...

Pat McAfee hopes that ABC late night host Jimmy Kimmel and New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers talk things over.

The ESPN host opened his program Wednesday by addressing the feud between Rodgers and Kimmel, which escalated Tuesday when Kimmel suggested that he could take Rodgers to court over a claim — made on McAfee’s show — that Kimmel had some connection to the list of Jeffrey Epstein associates set to be released this month.

McAfee said that after the Rose Bowl game, he and his team were “rolling on two hours of sleep” going into Tuesday’s show, and added that the freewheeling nature of the show is its hallmark.

This time, however, things may have gone a bit too far.

“There could be some things that were certainly, probably — I mean, we’re gonna have to hear from Aaron on that — meant to be a shit talk joke that...

Well before NFL star Tom Brady retired from professional football, his off-field legacy was beginning to take shape through a business that’s grown from a handful of people dedicated to optimizing the quarterback’s social media opportunities to a multidimensional creative studio with about 20 employees across the country.

The company is called Shadow Lion, and it was founded in 2017 by a core team including Brady’s longtime manager Ben Rawitz, Jeff Fine (who happens to be Rawitz’s brother), and Gilad Haas who previously worked for Brady’s New England Patriots teammate Julian Edelman. The firm is one of a few celebrity founded marketing agencies — think: Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort — that have cropped up in recent years.

The buzzy Hertz commercials? That was them. The Emmy-winning series Tom vs. Time? They worked on that, alongside Religion of Sports, too.

But in the years since the creative studio was founded...

JJ Watt and Kealia Watt are reacting to the rumors of a romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce!

The former NFL player and his soccer star wife chatted with People about their thoughts on the seemingly budding relationship.

It sounds like they’re just as excited as all the sports and music fans!

Keep reading to find out what they said…

Kealia reflected on the enormous impact Taylor had when she showed up to cheer on Travis at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday (September 24). (There were 24.3 million viewers.) “I think it just shows how amazing she is,” she said. “She’s an icon, She’s the most famous person in the world, probably. So I think it just shows what a badass she is.”

JJ observed that the excitement over Taylor and Travis is “two mega worlds colliding.” He noted, “I think the ratings are going to go even higher...

CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus expects to step down from his post in April of 2024, and will be replaced by David Berson, the president of the unit. McManus will wind up a tenure that had him overseeing some of the most prized sports properties in TV, as well as CBS News for a brief period.

“This is the best time to make the transition,” says McManus in an interview, noting that Berson has been in his role as president for about a decade and that CBS Sports’ rights portfolio is locked in for another ten years. “I think everyone feels really good about it and everyone feels really good about David taking it over.” McManus will get to preside over a unique Super Bowl experience — the company plans to have Nickelodeon offer a kids’ version of the CBS broadcast of Super Bowl Lviii — and one more Masters before stepping down permanently.

Dude Perfect is the latest creator group to grab a stake in English soccer. The Texas-based collective known for improbable trick shorts and sports-themed comedy has become a minority owner of Premier League club Burnley F.C.

The partnership between Dude Perfect and Burnley began earlier this year, when the YouTube stars signed on as official shirt sponsors for Burnley’s junior and academy teams. As the Lancashire-based club prepared to open the 2023-24 Prem season against reigning league champions Manchester City, Dude Perfect donned claret-and-blue outfits and took their support to the next level. By investing in Burnley, they are following in the footsteps of former NFL star J.J. Watt, who also owns a minority stake in the club.

Burnley is returning to the Premier League this season after spending one year in the second-tier Championship. By teaming up with Dude Perfect, who reach nearly 60 million subscribers on their namesake YouTube channel,...

NFL great Tom Brady has become a minority owner of English second-tier soccer team Birmingham City and wants to bring a winning mentality to an underperforming club.

The seven-time Super Bowl champion has partnered with the club’s holding company, U.S.-based Knighthead Capital Management, and becomes chairman of a new advisory board, Brady and Birmingham said Thursday.

“Maybe you are asking, ‘What do you know about English football, Tom?’” Brady said in a club video. “Well, let’s just say I’ve got a lot to learn. But I do know a few things about winning.”

Birmingham said Brady will “apply his extensive leadership experience and expertise across several components of the club.” That includes working alongside the sports science department to advise on health, nutrition and recovery programs.

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“Birmingham is an iconic club with...

The Wrexham effect is in full force.

Tom Brady has followed in the footsteps of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney by entering the U.K. soccer business.

The seven-time Super Bowl champion has become a minority owner of Birmingham City, which plays in the second-tier Championship division. Brady entered a partnership with the club’s new owners, Knighthead Capital Management. With the deal, the former NFL star becomes chairman of a new advisory board at St. Andrew’s and, according to Knighthood co-founder Tom Wagner, will “have a direct impact on the club,” which will benefit from his knowledge.

“Birmingham City is an iconic club with so much history and passion, and to be part of the Blues is a real honour for me,” said Brady. “I’ve been part of some amazing teams in my day, and I’m looking forward to applying my perspective to create that same success here in Birmingham.

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett has died following an accidental drowning in Florida. He was 35.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Mallet’s death Tuesday in a statement shared to Facebook.

Per the Ocso, first responders were called to the beach behind 775 Gulf Shore Drive in Destin around 2:00 p.m., when they discovered a group of people in the water near the second sandbar who had reportedly been struggling to make their way back to shore.

One of the individuals, an adult male, who was later identified as Mallett, went under and lifeguards say he was not breathing when pulled out. Lifesaving measures were immediately taken, and Mallett was transported to a nearby hospital where he was ultimately pronounced dead.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the apparent drowning.

Mallett played at the collegiate level from 2007 until 2010 for the Michigan Wolverines and Arkansas Razorbacks. He was...

Updated, 8:16 Am; first posted at 9:06 p.m. May 1: Nightly talk shows including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, are set to go dark starting on Tuesday after writers agreed to strike.

Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Daily Show, which had correspondent Dulcé Sloan host this week, also will be hit. The Late Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show and Late Night will officially be in re-runs now, waiting on what Comedy Central will do with The Daily Show.

Weekly shows as Saturday Night Live, Real Time with Bill Maher and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver will be similarly impacted. The two HBO shows will shut down, although a final decision on SNL is expected to come later in the week. Update Monday 1:30 Pm. SNL has officially canceled this week’s show, which...

When you think of your typical “SNL” host, you probably imagine movie stars, television actors or music personalities. But did you know more than 30 athletes have hosted NBC’s late night sketch comedy series over the past five decades? Indeed, all of the biggest names in sports have graced Studio 8H for a night of laughs and gags, including Bill Russell, John Madden, Wayne Gretzky, Michael Jordan and Dwayne Johnson.

While the vast majority of hosts from the world of sports have been male, three female athletes have also entertained audiences: Chris Evert, Nancy Kerrigan and Ronda Rousey. The most recent addition to the list was Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce, who took his turn as emcee in March 2023. Scroll through our “SNL” gallery above (or click here for direct access) to see all 35 athletes who hosted “Saturday Night Live.”

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J.J. Watt, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and likely first-ballot Hall of Famer, said today that he will retire after the 2022 season. The defensive end made the announcement in a tweet, saying, “My heart is filled with nothing but love and gratitude. It’s been an absolute honor and a pleasure.” See the post below.

His Arizona Cardinals will finish the year with a pair of road games at Atlanta and San Francisco.

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Watt was a first-team All American at Wisconsin before being drafted No. 11 overall by the Houston Texans in 2011. He spent his first 10 seasons with the club,...

A Texas family is set to become the receiver of a generous gift from JJ Watt. The Arizona Cardinals defensive end, who was originally drafted by the Houston Texans, offered to pay for the funeral expenses of Jennifer Simpson's grandfather after the 26-year-old tagged him Twitter while trying to sell used Watt-branded merchandise  to raise money for the event. "I have a pair of @JJWatt womens edition of Reebok shoes size 9 60," Simpson, a state-certified English high school teacher from Freeport, Texas, tweeted on July 20. "I've worn them twice. They are great shoes, im only selling because we are raising money for my grandpas...

Tj Watt has scored one of the biggest touchdowns of his life. On July 9, the outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers tied the knot with soccer star Dani Rhodes in a lavish ceremony in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Several attendees of the nuptials shared videos and pictures from the wedding, including Tj's brothers JJ Watt and Derek Watt, who also play in the NFL. In a clip posted on Derek's Instagram Stories, Dani and Tj shared their first dance together as a married couple as the words "D & T 09072022" were displayed on the rocks behind them. The bride looked beautiful in a white lace floor-length gown, while the groom kept it classy in a black tuxedo with a white...

This baby news is a total touchdown and a major goal! Arizona Cardinals player J.J. Watt and his wife, soccer star Kealia Ohai, are expecting their first child together, they announced on June 2. In a series of maternity photos shared on Instagram, Kealia showed off her baby bump in a figure-hugging brown dress as the football player stood beside her. J.J. captioned the images, "could not be more excited." Meanwhile, Kealia teased their baby on the way's due date, writing in a post of her own: "Oct 2022." The happy news comes more than two years after the couple's destination wedding. In February 2020, J.J. and Kealia exchanged vows in front of friends and...

In today’s TV news roundup, BET sets a Tyler Perry special about the Covid-19 vaccine, and Netflix releases trailers for “Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel” and “Ginny & Georgia.”

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Peacock will premiere “Archibald’s Next Big Thing Is Here” on Feb. 18 with all six episodes dropping at once. The show, which centers on Archibald Strutter, a chicken who “yes-and’s” his way through life but has adventures that rarely go as planned, hails from DreamWorks Animation. Created by Tony Hale, the voice cast features Hale, Adam Pally, Jordan Fisher, Chelsea Kane, Casey Wilson, Kari Wahlgren and Rosamund Pike. Watch a trailer below.

BET will air “Covid-19 Vaccine and the Black Community: A Tyler Perry Special” on Jan. 28 at 9 p.m. With a goal to address the public’s concerns about the Covid-19 vaccine, Perry met with Dr. Carlos del Rio and Dr. Kimberly Dyan Manning...

The entertainment industry collectively raised an eyebrow 16 years ago when CAA decided to go big into sports.

Today, CAA Sports, steered by co-heads Howard Nuchow and Michael Levine, is the agency’s second-most profitable division, behind only film and TV operations combined. Beyond representing athletes and coaches, CAA Sports is active in a range of consulting and rights-brokering activities that have proven extremely lucrative. Moreover, the agency is well-positioned to take advantage of the growth in media opportunities for sports stars.

“The barrier to entry to so much lower now that our athletes have such direct and constant contact with their fans,” says Levine. “The social footprints of our athletes is bigger than those of most media companies. That isn’t lost on them. They’re very smart and they’re very aware of what they at their fingertips. Our athletes have been smart about playing the long game.”

NBA stars Dwayne Wade,...

The 72nd annual Primetime Emmy Awards caps a weeklong procession of honoring the best of 2020 in television Sunday with a hybrid virtual ceremony beginning at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt on ABC hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

The ceremony will also stream on ABC.com, and the full week of Emmy shows will be available on-demand and on ABC app for seven days with authentication.

HBO and Netflix go into tonight’s Primetime Emmy finale tied with 19 wins apiece overall, as the latter came into the week with a record 160 nominations overall. HBO’s Watchmen and Disney+’s The Mandalorian have the most wins for an individual program so far with seven each; both are looking for more hardware in marquee categories tonight. Watchmen had a leading 26 individual nominations going into this week.

Mirroring a year like no other, the ABC telecast tonight will be unlike any other, with about...

For Sunday’s virtual Emmys 2020 ceremony, we now know the complete rundown that tells us the order of when every category will be announced. The event will be hosted live tonight ABC by Jimmy Kimmel

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SEE2020 Emmy winners: Full list in all 23 categories at the 72nd annual Primetime Emmy Awards [Updating Live]

Here is the full list of 25 presenters as announced so far:

Anthony Anderson

Jason Bateman

Sterling K. Brown

Ty Burrell

RuPaul Charles

Laverne Cox

Count Von Count

America Ferrrera

Morgan Freeman

Ilana Glazer

Abbi Jacobson...

Eddie Murphy and Maya Rudolph are among Saturday’s Creative Arts Emmy winners, both taking home trophies for their guest-acting work on Saturday Night Live.

Murphy, a former SNL cast member, won for his Season 45 hosting stint on the comedy series, where he revived classic characters such as Gumby, Mister Robinson and Buckwheat. Rudolph, another former veteran of the sketch series, won for her portrayal of Senator Kamala Harris.

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All nominated broadcast and streaming partners have committed to donating $100,000 per Emmy win throughout Sunday’s program to No Kid Hungry, a charity organization working to ensure no child misses a meal during and beyond the pandemic crisis.

In support of the donations, the Television Academy will make its own pledge of $500,000 in support of No Kid Hungry. These contributions will grant a combined $2.8 million to No Kid Hungry’s work to ensure that kids are fed during this crisis and throughout its aftermath.

Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the 72nd Emmy Awards will broadcast Sunday, Sept. 20 at 8 Pm Et/5 Pm Pt on ABC-tv.

Special guests confirmed to appear include Anthony Anderson, Jason Bateman, Sterling K. Brown, Ty Burrell, Laverne Cox, D-Nice, America Ferrera, Morgan Freeman, Ilana Glazer, Abbi Jacobson, Ken Jeong, Mindy Kaling, Tatiana Maslany, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bob Newhart, Randall Park, Issa Rae, RuPaul, Patrick Stewart, Jason Sudeikis, Gabrielle Union,...