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Tyrese Haliburton, returning from an Achilles tear, says he’s shocked the Pacers’ 2026-27 opener is in New Orleans against the Pelicans and on national TV, questioning whether his absence should be showcased this way; Indiana begins its season against a Pelicans team viewed as mid-tier in the West, a memory of his impactful 2024-25 season fueling his comments.
The NBA unveiled the full 2026-27 regular-season schedule, led by the defending champion Knicks raising their rings on opening night against the Philadelphia 76ers; the slate features Oct. 20 as the start, Christmas Day games, Emirates Cup events through December, a Paris game on Jan. 14 and a Manchester game on Jan. 17, plus All-Star Weekend in February and the Feb. 11 trade deadline, with division-based schedules and a roster-wide, cap-driven balance that could keep the title race wide open.
CBS Sports highlights 10 must-watch dates for the 2026-27 NBA season, kicking off Oct. 20 with the Knicks’ championship banner ceremony and an opening-night slate that includes Knicks vs. 76ers and Spurs vs. Thunder, a December NBA Cup final in Indianapolis, a Christmas Day featuring a Knicks–Spurs finals rematch and LeBron James’ return to the Lakers, plus intriguing storylines like Jaylen Brown’s return to Boston, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return to Milwaukee, a Kawhi Leonard mystery bowl, and rookie showdowns between A.J. Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson.
The defending champion Knicks will begin their title defense by hosting LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers on Opening Night (Oct. 20) at MSG to raise their banner and rings, in NBC’s 7 p.m. ET opener. Christmas Day features a Knicks–Spurs Finals rematch at MSG with Victor Wembanyama, while New York also visits Boston on Oct. 23 for an Amazon Prime doubleheader against the Celtics—the first meeting with Mitchell Robinson after he signed with Boston this offseason.
NBC and Peacock launch the NBA season with a historic three-game Tip-Off: Celtics vs Pistons (3 p.m. ET), 76ers vs Knicks for the Knicks’ ring ceremony (7 p.m. ET), and Thunder vs Spurs (9:30 p.m. ET), starring LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and Jalen Brunson as teams begin title quests and celebrate a banner night at Madison Square Garden.
Kacey Musgraves quietly canceled three dates on her Middle of Nowhere tour—opening night in Chicago on Aug. 20, plus Boston on Aug. 29 and Brooklyn on Sept. 2—without explanation, with tickets refunded via Ticketmaster emails. The North American leg was slated to run about 25 shows through late October, ending in Seattle, with Australia and Europe dates planned for early 2027; her team has not commented.
ESPN will kick off the 2026-27 NHL season with a three-game opening-night tripleheader on Sept. 29, featuring the Hurricanes vs. Panthers, Bruins vs. Rangers, and Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights; Chicago center Connor Bedard is out due to shoulder surgery, and the network’s coverage will be carried across ESPN, ABC, ESPN+, and Hulu as part of a seven-year rights deal through 2027-28, with more than 100 nationally televised games planned.
ESPN announced a three-game NHL opening-night tripleheader on Sept. 29: the banner-raising Hurricanes host the Panthers at 5 p.m. ET, followed by the Boston Bruins vs. New York Rangers at 8 p.m. ET and the Chicago Blackhawks at Vegas Golden Knights at 10:30 p.m. ET; Connor Bedard will miss the Blackhawks game due to shoulder surgery, and ESPN’s coverage will be part of a broader plan with more than 100 nationally televised NHL games across ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ and Hulu under a seven-year rights deal through 2027-28.
Lionel Richie cut the Saint Paul opening night short on the Sing A Song All Night Long Tour with Earth, Wind & Fire after feeling dizzy on stage; a crew member announced he wouldn’t continue, and the show ended early as the tour heads to Chicago.
Lionel Richie, 77, abruptly ended his opening-night tour performance in St. Paul, Minnesota after feeling dizzy and dehydrated. He commented on feeling unwell, performed a seated segment on piano, and left the stage; fans waited for an official update as the show wrapped up about 55 minutes into a planned 90. He’s slated to resume the tour Friday in Chicago and continue through major cities.
Lionel Richie was forced to cut short the first night of his Sing a Song All Night Long Tour in St. Paul, Minnesota after feeling dizzy onstage. He sat down during “Dancing on the Ceiling,” then performed “Three Times a Lady” at piano before an unexpected intermission and did not return. Saxophonist Dino Soldo said Richie wasn’t feeling well, and reps hadn’t commented at deadline.
Rotten Tomatoes' Day 1 Cannes Ketchup captures a star-studded opening: Guillermo del Toro unveiled the restored 20th‑anniversary edition of Pan's Labyrinth to a lengthy standing ovation; jury president Park Chan-wook and fellow jurors set the tone for the festival, while buzz also swirls around Jane Schoenbrun's Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and a commemorative 25th‑anniversary screening of The Fast and the Furious with Vin Diesel and Meadow Walker, ending with an emotional tribute to Paul Walker.
Selena Gomez attended the Orlando opening night of Demi Lovato’s It’s Not That Deep Tour, sitting in a balcony seat and posting supportive messages about Demi’s vocals on Instagram. The longtime friends have known each other since their Barney days and Disney Channel careers, with Demi noting on Keke Palmer’s podcast that Selena’s support provided a sense of safety as she entered the Disney era.
First-look photos reveal the cast and creative team for Broadway's new musical The Lost Boys, based on the Warner Bros. film, opening March 27, 2026 at The Palace Theatre with opening night on April 26. The production stars LJ Benet, Shoshana Bean, Ali Louis Bourzgui, Benjamin Pajak, and Maria Wirries, directed by Michael Arden, with a book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch and music/lyrics by The Rescues.
The NFL confirmed the 2026 season opener on Sept. 9 with the Seattle Seahawks raising a Super Bowl banner at Lumen Field, and the league’s first Australia game (Rams vs. 49ers) follows on Thursday. SB Nation ranks potential Week 1 opponents for Seattle, with the Chicago Bears at No. 1 for a high-profile ring-night matchup and other top options including the Chargers, Patriots, Giants, Cowboys, Chiefs, and Cardinals.