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UFC Shanghai Spotlight: Nurmagomedov vs Yadong headlines a global card and streaming guide
sports16 hours ago

UFC Shanghai Spotlight: Nurmagomedov vs Yadong headlines a global card and streaming guide

UFC Shanghai on August 29 features Umar Nurmagomedov vs Song Yadong as the main event, backed by a 12-fight card that includes Yan Xiaonan in the co-main. The event at Shanghai Indoor Stadium runs prelims at 3:00 ET and the main card at 6:00 ET, with regional broadcast rights varying (US: Paramount+, UK: TNT/Discovery+, Canada: Sportsnet+, Australia: Kayo/Foxtel, etc.), so check local listings for live viewing.

via Bloody Elbow|
#broadcasting#mma#preview
Cubs Tap Gausman and Holmes for Royals Weekend Debuts
sports18 days ago

Cubs Tap Gausman and Holmes for Royals Weekend Debuts

Chicago heads to Kansas City for a three-game set with the Royals, where Cubs deadline pickups Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes are making their debuts. The Royals have been below average offensively but show home-field strength. The series pitching matchups are Gausman vs Daniel Lynch IV on Friday, Holmes vs Seth Lugo on Saturday, and Matthew Boyd vs Randy Dobnak on Sunday. The Cubs, coming off a Dodgers sweep and a Blue Jays comeback, have several hot bats in the second half (PCA, Nico Hoerner, Seiya Suzuki) but Ian Happ has cooled, and Chicago is dealing with a lengthy injury list. After the series, an off-day and a trip to the Nationals awaits.

via Bleacher Nation|
#cubs#gausman#mlb
The Mad King Preview Delivers Standing Ovation After Cancellations
theater26 days ago

The Mad King Preview Delivers Standing Ovation After Cancellations

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s stage adaptation of Game of Thrones, The Mad King, finally opened previews in Stratford-upon-Avon, earning a standing ovation after last-minute cancellations earlier in the week; director Dominic Cooke noted it’s a world premiere and previews may pause for technical issues, but the four-hour performance ran without unscheduled stops, with extra showings added and the official opening slated for August 8 as audiences, including travelers from abroad, await the full run.

via Variety|
#game-of-thrones#preview#royal-shakespeare-company
July 4 Showdown: Imanaga vs. Leahy as Cubs Aim to Tame Cardinals
sports1 month ago

July 4 Showdown: Imanaga vs. Leahy as Cubs Aim to Tame Cardinals

The Cubs and Cardinals meet on July 4 with Shōta Imanaga opposing Kyle Leahy. The Cubs’ night-game edge and recent hitting trends matter, while Imanaga has been solid over his last four starts (2.82 ERA, 1.075 WHIP) and has held Cardinals hitters to .228 with four homers. Leahy has posted a 3.76 ERA and 1.291 WHIP in June, and Cubs batters are 4-for-18 against him; weather storms around Wrigley could affect play. Knowledge of game details and broadcast options are noted for regional Fox coverage and MLB streaming.

via Bleed Cubbie Blue|
#baseball#cardinals#cubs
Cubs Set to Clinch the Series Against Padres in Windy Wrigley Showdown
sports1 month ago

Cubs Set to Clinch the Series Against Padres in Windy Wrigley Showdown

The Chicago Cubs host the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field with a chance to win the series and gain the head-to-head tiebreaker in the Wild Card race. Matthew Boyd starts for the Cubs against left-hander JP Sears for San Diego, as Cubs’ lineup features Pete Crow-Armstrong in CF and Kevin Alcantara in RF with Seiya Suzuki at DH. The Padres counter with Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts in a potent lineup. Weather is hot (about 91°F) with strong wind blowing out to center, which could boost offense. Broadcast info: MARQ television and 104.3 The Score radio, plus updated injury reports for both clubs are included in the preview.

via Bleacher Nation|
#cubs#lineup#mlb
France Tops the Expanded 48-Team World Cup Field: A Preview of 2026 Contenders
sports2 months ago

France Tops the Expanded 48-Team World Cup Field: A Preview of 2026 Contenders

This piece previews the 2026 World Cup’s unprecedented 48-team field, noting the expanded group stage and inclusion of several lower-ranked nations while Italy is left out. It ranks all 48 teams from 48 to 1 using criteria that blend quality, opposition strength, and gut feeling, with France at No. 1, followed by Argentina and Spain, then England, Portugal, and Germany, and ends with New Zealand at 48 and teams like Haiti, Curaçao, and Cabo Verde near the bottom.

via Sports Illustrated|
#expanded-format#preview#ranking
Nebraska Softball Faces Alabama in WCWS Showdown After Arkansas Thriller
sports2 months ago

Nebraska Softball Faces Alabama in WCWS Showdown After Arkansas Thriller

Nebraska advanced in the WCWS winner's bracket with a 5-3, 10-inning win over Arkansas, highlighted by Hannah Coor's eighth-inning homer to tie and Ava Kuszak's walk-off two-run shot in the 10th. The No. 1 seed Huskers will face Alabama on Saturday in Oklahoma City. Alabama beat UCLA 6-3 to reach this matchup. The game is 6:00 p.m. CDT at Devon Park and will be televised on ESPN, with Huskers Radio Network coverage. Nebraska's pitching staff will be tested by Alabama's offense, while the Huskers look to ride momentum into another WCWS showdown.

via Sports Illustrated|
#alabama#nebraska#preview
Huskers Ready for Big Ten Tourney Showdown with Michigan in Omaha
sports3 months ago

Huskers Ready for Big Ten Tourney Showdown with Michigan in Omaha

No. 2 Nebraska (41-14, 23-7 Big Ten) opens the Big Ten Tournament in Omaha against Michigan with Carson Jasa as the probable starter. The Huskers, aiming for a third straight Big Ten Tournament title and a likely home NCAA regional, will meet Michigan Friday at 11 p.m. CDT on BTN at Charles Schwab Field, with Nebraska’s strong regular season and high RPI keeping them in prime position for a home regional.

via Sports Illustrated|
#baseball#big-ten#michigan
Huskers Seek Bounce-Back Series Win Over Iowa at Haymarket Park
sports3 months ago

Huskers Seek Bounce-Back Series Win Over Iowa at Haymarket Park

After a weekend sweep at Ohio State, No. 25 Nebraska baseball hosts rival Iowa for a three-game Big Ten series at Hawks Field. Nebraska leans on Carson Jasa, Ty Horn and Gavin Blachowicz in the rotation, while Iowa counters with Tyler Guerin, Maddux Frese and Logan Runde. Iowa leads the all-time series 32-28, but the Huskers enter with strong pitching and a potent offense; games are broadcast or streamed differently each day: Friday 6 p.m. CDT on Nebraska Public Media, Saturday 2 p.m. on B1G+, Sunday 2 p.m. on BTN.

via Sports Illustrated|
#baseball#big-ten#iowa
Brick Meets Arkham: TT Games Builds a Deeper Lego Batman Adventure
preview3 months ago

Brick Meets Arkham: TT Games Builds a Deeper Lego Batman Adventure

TT Games' Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight merges Batman: Arkham-style combat with classic Lego gameplay, introducing a deep, co-op friendly fighting system that uses gadgets and character swapping, powered by Unreal Engine 5 to render a vivid Gotham. The game aims to balance accessibility with depth through multiple difficulties, including a Dark Knight mode, while exploring Batman’s origin-to-legend arc via nostalgic iconography and cinematic sequences to create an emotional core beyond simple fan service.

via Kotaku|
#batman-arkham#legacy-of-the-dark-knight#lego-batman