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Opening day of the 2026 LLWS in South Williamsport featured marquee matchups, standout plays like a walk-off win for Bayonne, NJ over Bridgewater, MA, and opening ceremonies highlighted by Steve Garvey as teams from four regions begin their pursuit of the title.
FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off across Mexico, Canada and the United States with three opening ceremonies, synchronized countdown concerts, and a 104-match schedule for 48 teams. US coverage is on Fox (with streaming via Fox apps, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo); Spanish coverage on Telemundo; Tubi will stream two games for free, and international options vary. The final at MetLife Stadium will feature a high-profile halftime show curated by Chris Martin, with Shakira, Madonna, BTS and the Muppets, produced to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
NBC is shaking up its coverage of the Paris Olympics by having Kelly Clarkson and Peyton Manning co-host the Opening Ceremonies alongside Mike Tirico, with a focus on adding celebrity power and broadening the appeal of the broadcast. The move comes as NBC aims to experiment with new concepts to attract viewers amidst changing viewing behaviors, and is part of a larger trend in the industry to make sports events more engaging for a wider audience. Manning and Clarkson are expected to bring their unique perspectives and insights to the event, with NBC betting on their star power to draw in a larger audience from the start.
Jewel's performance of the national anthem at the 2023 Indianapolis 500 received mixed reactions from fans, with some calling it the best they've ever seen and others saying it was "mangled." The opening ceremonies also included a flyover by four F-16 Vipers from Holloman Air Force Base.
Singer Jewel's performance of the national anthem at the 2023 Indianapolis 500 received mixed reviews from fans, with some calling it the "best they've ever heard" and others saying it was "mangled." The opening ceremonies also included a flyover by four F-16 Vipers from Holloman Air Force Base.