On Oct. 3, Dakota Johnson will host the sketch comedy show for the third time. The “Fifty Shades of Grey” star is currently promoting her upcoming film “Verity,” which is based on Colleen Hoover’s ...

A few weeks ago, Awful Announcing took a deep dive into playoff viewership to see what happens as series “go the distance.” But what about different rounds? Awful Announcing analyzed World Series, NBA ...

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The WNBA Finals will face even more football competition than usual this season, the first of its new media rights deal.

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The Spurs' schedule for the 2026-27 campaign proves that the NBA has taken notice of their undeniable impact.

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The NBA will feature five games on Christmas Day in 2026, beginning with a rematch of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. The Friday, Dec. 25 slate also includes ...

The 2026 NBA Cup begins Friday, Oct. 30, with all 30 NBA teams competing in Group Play. The tournament concludes Friday, Dec. 11, with the championship at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Each team ...