The game as it was originally meant to be played: on a frozen sheet of ice, outside, in front of 82,500 screaming fans. Well, not exactly, but that’s what you’ll get when you tune into the 2024 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series. With two regular-season games on the docket, it’s the Philadelphia Flyers vs. New Jersey Devils on Saturday, Feb. 17 with puck drop at 8 p.m. Et from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. And on Sunday, Feb. 18, it’s the battle of New York, as the New York Rangers take on the New York Islanders at 3 p.m. Et. You can watch both games on ABC, or with a subscription to ESPN+. You can watch ABC with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can also watch with Hulu Live TV, Fubo, or YouTube TV.
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- 2/17/2024
- by Thomas Waschenfelder
- The Streamable
The best hockey players in the world head to Toronto this weekend for the 2024 NHL All-Star Game on Saturday, Feb. 3 with puck drop at 3 p.m. Et on ESPN+ and ABC. Similar to last year, it’ll be a captains’ draft to pick the four teams for the All-Star Game, with the special addition of a “celebrity captain” for each team. The teams include Team Matthews, Team McDavid, Team MacKinnon, and Team Hughes picking their respective squads from a pool of 36 players. Those four teams will go head-to-head in the All-Star Game on Saturday, which will be divided into three 20-minute games of 3-on-3 hockey. The winners of the first two games will meet in the final to determine the All-Star Game champion. You can watch ABC with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can watch with a subscription to ESPN+. You can also watch with Hulu Live TV,...
- 2/3/2024
- by Thomas Waschenfelder
- The Streamable
Editor’s note: This review was originally published at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. A24 and AppleTV+ releases the film in select theaters and streaming on Apple on Friday, July 21.
Of all the major American sports, basketball is the one where personality shines through the easiest. There’s no helmet, no facemask. Any one player only has to share the court with nine others. The athleticism, the fire, and the smiles all come through. So one of the biggest challenges for any documentary filmmaker trying to make a biography of a professional basketball player is to contend with what’s already freely given.
In the world of the NBA, Stephen Curry isn’t one of the largest personalities, but he’s not a blank slate either. Watch clips from any of his Golden State Warriors’ title runs or his legendary game-winners, and you’ll see a man who isn’t afraid...
Of all the major American sports, basketball is the one where personality shines through the easiest. There’s no helmet, no facemask. Any one player only has to share the court with nine others. The athleticism, the fire, and the smiles all come through. So one of the biggest challenges for any documentary filmmaker trying to make a biography of a professional basketball player is to contend with what’s already freely given.
In the world of the NBA, Stephen Curry isn’t one of the largest personalities, but he’s not a blank slate either. Watch clips from any of his Golden State Warriors’ title runs or his legendary game-winners, and you’ll see a man who isn’t afraid...
- 1/24/2023
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
The College Football Playoff National Championship pitting No. 1 Alabama and No. 3 Georgia is set to kick off Monday at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt on ESPN, the hub of the network’s “MegaCast” coverage across 13 brands and platforms including Spanish-language ESPN Deportes, the ESPN app, the SEC Network and ESPN Radio.
The game, from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, pits Alabama, looking to repeat as champions after winning in three of their past five appearances in the title game, against rival Georgia, this after the Crimson Tide beat the Bulldogs in the SEC championship game December 4 — Alabama’s seventh consecutive win against their conference rivals (that win streak includes a 26-23 victory in the 2018 title game).
Pre-game coverage begins with Championship Drive followed by the network’s flagship College GameDay led by host Rece Davis and analysts Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, David Pollack and Lee Corso.
On social media,...
The game, from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, pits Alabama, looking to repeat as champions after winning in three of their past five appearances in the title game, against rival Georgia, this after the Crimson Tide beat the Bulldogs in the SEC championship game December 4 — Alabama’s seventh consecutive win against their conference rivals (that win streak includes a 26-23 victory in the 2018 title game).
Pre-game coverage begins with Championship Drive followed by the network’s flagship College GameDay led by host Rece Davis and analysts Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, David Pollack and Lee Corso.
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- 1/10/2022
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Tiger Woods is back at the Masters this week for the first time since 2015, chasing his fifth green jacket at the historic PGA tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Having not won the Masters since 2005 — four years before his life unexpectedly derailed over one tumultuous Thanksgiving weekend — it’s no surprise that all eyes are on the 42-year-old golfer.
Also returning to the iconic golf course is “SportsCenter” anchor Sage Steele, who is covering the Masters on ESPN for the second consecutive year. “I am still in awe over last year’s experience and I can’t believe it is year two now,” the longtime sportscaster (and amateur golfer) told TheWrap of the honor. “It was one of the best things I had ever done professionally and I really got to smell the azaleas.”
Also Read: NFL Star Julian Edelman Stopped Potential School Shooter After Instagram Threat
As for Woods’ return to the 84-year-old tournament, “I am so thrilled. I think everyone is thrilled, and if not thrilled then at least curious to see how he does,” Steele said, admitting she hadn’t thought Tiger would be back but “as a fan of sports, golf, perseverance and overcoming adversity,” she’s happy that he is.
“Who better defines those traits than Tiger Woods? There are so many life lessons that can be learned from him already, even if he doesn’t make the [Masters] cut,” Steele said.
“He could have quit a long time ago with the amount of pain — forget about the other personal stuff — in his body,” she said. Woods, who has endured multiple knee and back surgeries over recent years, cited back pain as the reason why he was on prescription painkillers when arrested for DUI in August 2017.
“For him to push to the point physically (which also means mentally) to get back and be competitive … I am in awe of him,” Steele said. “It will be interesting to see the increase in the ratings based on his presence here in Augusta. It could be unmatched across the board.”
Also Read: ESPN Analyst Sean McDonough on 'Monday Night Football' Exit: 'It Wasn't a Tremendous Amount of Fun'
Woods was public enemy number one among many people following his high profile split from ex-wife Elin Nordegren, which involved numerous mistresses (most notably Rachel Uchitel), his Escalade crashing into a fire hydrant, and a 45-day stint in rehab for sex addiction.
However, when asked if she thinks the world will forgive Woods if he wins the 2018 Masters, Steele replied: “I think many people already have forgiven him. You look back at other athletes who have been ‘forgiven,’ is Kobe not the definition of that? Just last weekend with the women’s Final Four and the story with the Notre Dame team … see how he’s now the hero of so many women,” she said.
“I think we are a forgiving society. Tiger came back and he came back different — he smiles a lot more, he doesn’t take anything for granted and that was intentional with this comeback,” she added.
Also Read: ESPN's Mike Greenberg Tells Us Why His New Show 'Get Up!' Has the Right Chemistry
Regardless of what other people think, “I hope that he has forgiven himself,” Steele stressed. “We all have ‘stuff.’ That’s my nice word for it. To judge others is wrong. He is living his own life. I don’t want to talk about his past at all and I hope that is not brought up this week … I am pretty sure he is still dealing with it in the present and will be in the future. Let’s enjoy the beauty of who he is as an athlete right now.
“The timing is perfect and it is not an accident, as we all know. This was always his place. It’s lining up to be an awesome weekend and Tiger always plays Augusta differently — and better than so many.”
Steele with analyst Curtis Strange/Instagram
Despite the media focus on Woods, there are plenty of other top contenders in the Masters’ field this year — many of whom have a better chance at winning than he does (Woods currently has odds of +1200, according to Forbes).
“I don’t think that we [ESPN] can go wrong by going heavy on Tiger, but we’re not going to ignore the names that are out there, and once it gets going on Thursday, who knows?” Steele said.
“How these guys play will dictate our coverage,” she explained. Other intriguing storylines include Dustin Johnson, who was sidelined in 2017 after falling down some stairs. “It was riveting to see him try to get out there and he just wasn’t able to … to watch him wincing, I am really curious to see how he does based on that huge disappointment last year,” Steele said.
“We’ll all be watching Sergio Garcia as the defending champion. His life has changed so much personally with a marriage and a brand new baby. I want to see what Jordan Spieth will do … no matter what, everybody brings their best to Augusta,” she promised.
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One of the stars of Masters weekend is the Augusta National Golf Club itself, and Steele revealed why it is so revered.
“There is an aura to it that I can’t describe. It just feels different because of the history — even walking around, I have the music stuck in my head, the birds are tweeting,” she told TheWrap. “On Saturday last year after I wrapped filming, I was able to go out and enjoy the course and watch the golf. You are not allowed to have cameras and phones here, so you are forced to be in the moment, which is impossible pretty much anywhere on this planet right now. There is no place like it. There is not a single blade of grass out of place — it is perfection,” she said.
“My life defines chaos so to be at Augusta National for the Masters is quite the opposite. It’s so relaxing and good for the soul — it makes me feel calm and serene, and I never feel like that!” Steele laughed.
For the 11th year, ESPN covers the first and second rounds of Masters Tournament with Steele joined by a number of analysts including Andy North, Curtis Strange and Scott Van Pelt.
CBS will then air the weekend’s action from Augusta.
Read original story ESPN’s Sage Steele Says Tiger Woods’ Return to the Masters Proves ‘He Came Back Different’ At TheWrap...
Having not won the Masters since 2005 — four years before his life unexpectedly derailed over one tumultuous Thanksgiving weekend — it’s no surprise that all eyes are on the 42-year-old golfer.
Also returning to the iconic golf course is “SportsCenter” anchor Sage Steele, who is covering the Masters on ESPN for the second consecutive year. “I am still in awe over last year’s experience and I can’t believe it is year two now,” the longtime sportscaster (and amateur golfer) told TheWrap of the honor. “It was one of the best things I had ever done professionally and I really got to smell the azaleas.”
Also Read: NFL Star Julian Edelman Stopped Potential School Shooter After Instagram Threat
As for Woods’ return to the 84-year-old tournament, “I am so thrilled. I think everyone is thrilled, and if not thrilled then at least curious to see how he does,” Steele said, admitting she hadn’t thought Tiger would be back but “as a fan of sports, golf, perseverance and overcoming adversity,” she’s happy that he is.
“Who better defines those traits than Tiger Woods? There are so many life lessons that can be learned from him already, even if he doesn’t make the [Masters] cut,” Steele said.
“He could have quit a long time ago with the amount of pain — forget about the other personal stuff — in his body,” she said. Woods, who has endured multiple knee and back surgeries over recent years, cited back pain as the reason why he was on prescription painkillers when arrested for DUI in August 2017.
“For him to push to the point physically (which also means mentally) to get back and be competitive … I am in awe of him,” Steele said. “It will be interesting to see the increase in the ratings based on his presence here in Augusta. It could be unmatched across the board.”
Also Read: ESPN Analyst Sean McDonough on 'Monday Night Football' Exit: 'It Wasn't a Tremendous Amount of Fun'
Woods was public enemy number one among many people following his high profile split from ex-wife Elin Nordegren, which involved numerous mistresses (most notably Rachel Uchitel), his Escalade crashing into a fire hydrant, and a 45-day stint in rehab for sex addiction.
However, when asked if she thinks the world will forgive Woods if he wins the 2018 Masters, Steele replied: “I think many people already have forgiven him. You look back at other athletes who have been ‘forgiven,’ is Kobe not the definition of that? Just last weekend with the women’s Final Four and the story with the Notre Dame team … see how he’s now the hero of so many women,” she said.
“I think we are a forgiving society. Tiger came back and he came back different — he smiles a lot more, he doesn’t take anything for granted and that was intentional with this comeback,” she added.
Also Read: ESPN's Mike Greenberg Tells Us Why His New Show 'Get Up!' Has the Right Chemistry
Regardless of what other people think, “I hope that he has forgiven himself,” Steele stressed. “We all have ‘stuff.’ That’s my nice word for it. To judge others is wrong. He is living his own life. I don’t want to talk about his past at all and I hope that is not brought up this week … I am pretty sure he is still dealing with it in the present and will be in the future. Let’s enjoy the beauty of who he is as an athlete right now.
“The timing is perfect and it is not an accident, as we all know. This was always his place. It’s lining up to be an awesome weekend and Tiger always plays Augusta differently — and better than so many.”
Steele with analyst Curtis Strange/Instagram
Despite the media focus on Woods, there are plenty of other top contenders in the Masters’ field this year — many of whom have a better chance at winning than he does (Woods currently has odds of +1200, according to Forbes).
“I don’t think that we [ESPN] can go wrong by going heavy on Tiger, but we’re not going to ignore the names that are out there, and once it gets going on Thursday, who knows?” Steele said.
“How these guys play will dictate our coverage,” she explained. Other intriguing storylines include Dustin Johnson, who was sidelined in 2017 after falling down some stairs. “It was riveting to see him try to get out there and he just wasn’t able to … to watch him wincing, I am really curious to see how he does based on that huge disappointment last year,” Steele said.
“We’ll all be watching Sergio Garcia as the defending champion. His life has changed so much personally with a marriage and a brand new baby. I want to see what Jordan Spieth will do … no matter what, everybody brings their best to Augusta,” she promised.
One of the stars of Masters weekend is the Augusta National Golf Club itself, and Steele revealed why it is so revered.
“There is an aura to it that I can’t describe. It just feels different because of the history — even walking around, I have the music stuck in my head, the birds are tweeting,” she told TheWrap. “On Saturday last year after I wrapped filming, I was able to go out and enjoy the course and watch the golf. You are not allowed to have cameras and phones here, so you are forced to be in the moment, which is impossible pretty much anywhere on this planet right now. There is no place like it. There is not a single blade of grass out of place — it is perfection,” she said.
“My life defines chaos so to be at Augusta National for the Masters is quite the opposite. It’s so relaxing and good for the soul — it makes me feel calm and serene, and I never feel like that!” Steele laughed.
For the 11th year, ESPN covers the first and second rounds of Masters Tournament with Steele joined by a number of analysts including Andy North, Curtis Strange and Scott Van Pelt.
CBS will then air the weekend’s action from Augusta.
Read original story ESPN’s Sage Steele Says Tiger Woods’ Return to the Masters Proves ‘He Came Back Different’ At TheWrap...
- 4/5/2018
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
Following last week’s announcement that Sean McDonough will no longer be in the booth for “Monday Night Football,” the analyst had some surprisingly candid comments to make about ESPN’s biggest sports property on Thursday. McDonough told Weei’s “Kirk & Callahan” that “Mnf” was generally “one of the worst NFL games each week,” and said it was a challenge to make it sound “interesting and exciting.” Jon Gruden’s former partner left the “Mnf” booth after just two years, having replaced Mike Tirico in 2016. He has now signed a multi-year extension to his deal to rejoin ESPN’s college football team to call weekly games, as...
- 3/15/2018
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
ESPN’s Sean McDonough has signed a multi-year extension to his deal that will see him leave his current role as the voice of “Monday Night Football,” the network announced on Friday. McDonough is leaving the booth after just two years, having replaced Mike Tirico in 2016. He will rejoin ESPN’s college football team to call weekly games, as well as a College Football Playoff Semifinal. No replacement has been formally announced, but the New York Post’s Andrew Marchand tweeted shortly after news broke that the network plans to name Joe Tessitore as McDonough’s replacement. Also Read: ESPN's Michael Smith Exits 'SC6' One Month...
- 3/10/2018
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
“Monday Night Football” went south of the border this week as the Oakland Raiders “hosted” the Houston Texans in Mexico City. Espn commentators Sean McDonough and Jon Gruden — along with reporter Lisa Salters on the sidelines and analyst Steve Levy showing off his flawless Spanish -- covered the first NFL regular-season game in Mexico City in 11 years on “Mnf,” and it was certainly eventful. After being neck-and-neck for four quarters, Derek Carr led Oakland to a 27-20 victory in what was considered a Raiders home game. Also Read: Why Thanksgiving NFL Game Isn't Streaming on Twitter Estadio Azteca! ???????????????????????? #HOUvsOAK #MiPartidoMiNFL...
- 11/22/2016
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
There’s a fresh face in Espn’s “Monday Night Football” booth, one that casual NFL viewers may not recognize — and that’s just the way Sean McDonough likes it. “I know that there’s some people out there who don’t know who I am that are gonna turn on the TV and say, ‘Who’s that guy?'” the new play-by-play man told TheWrap during a recent interview. That’s probably about to change, which the only part of the high-profile gig the veteran broadcaster isn’t excited about. “I have friends who are real celebrities, and I...
- 9/8/2016
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Longtime Espn host John Saunders has died unexpectedly, the network confirmed on Tuesday. He was 61.
“John was an extraordinary talent and his friendly, informative style has been a warm welcome to sports fans for decades,” said John Skipper, president of Espn and co-chairman of Disney Media Networks, in a statement. “His wide range of accomplishments across numerous sports and championship events is among the most impressive this industry has ever seen. More importantly, John was a beloved and devoted family man who cared deeply about people and causes, as evidenced by his long-standing efforts as a passionate board member for...
“John was an extraordinary talent and his friendly, informative style has been a warm welcome to sports fans for decades,” said John Skipper, president of Espn and co-chairman of Disney Media Networks, in a statement. “His wide range of accomplishments across numerous sports and championship events is among the most impressive this industry has ever seen. More importantly, John was a beloved and devoted family man who cared deeply about people and causes, as evidenced by his long-standing efforts as a passionate board member for...
- 8/10/2016
- TVLine.com
This weekend at the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement event, Espn analyst Tom Jackson will wrap his 29-year career with the cabler, retiring to spend more time with his family.
“Having joined in the early stages of Espn and remained with the same company for 29 years is especially gratifying,” the Hall of Fame broadcaster said in a statement. “The friendships made are too numerous to mention but I know that many of them will last a lifetime…. This move just comes at a time when the priority of my life is spending time with my family.”
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“Having joined in the early stages of Espn and remained with the same company for 29 years is especially gratifying,” the Hall of Fame broadcaster said in a statement. “The friendships made are too numerous to mention but I know that many of them will last a lifetime…. This move just comes at a time when the priority of my life is spending time with my family.”
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- 8/3/2016
- TVLine.com
ABC’s launch of Espn’s latest 30 for 30 documentary, O.J.: Made in America, easily led a quiet Saturday night with a 0.9 demo rating (per the fine folks at TVByTheNumbers).
With 3.6 million total viewers, the special ABC kickoff appears to be the second-most watched 30 for 30 outing ever, trailing only a December 2012 profile of Bo Jackson.
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CBS’ 48 Hours, with 4 million total viewers and a 0.6 rating, drew broadcast-tv’s largest Saturday audience, while tying an American Ninja Warrior rerun for No. 2 in the demo.
O.J.: Made in America resumes Tuesday at 9/8c on Espn,...
With 3.6 million total viewers, the special ABC kickoff appears to be the second-most watched 30 for 30 outing ever, trailing only a December 2012 profile of Bo Jackson.
RelatedSummer TV Schedule: 110+ Dates to Save in June and July
CBS’ 48 Hours, with 4 million total viewers and a 0.6 rating, drew broadcast-tv’s largest Saturday audience, while tying an American Ninja Warrior rerun for No. 2 in the demo.
O.J.: Made in America resumes Tuesday at 9/8c on Espn,...
- 6/12/2016
- TVLine.com
This fall, Monday Night Football‘s play-by-play commentator, Mike Tirico, will pass the ball — well, the mic, anyway — to Sean McDonough.
As our sister site, Deadline, reports, after Tirico departs for his new gig at NBC Sports, he’ll be replaced by McDonough, who has been a member of the Espn team since 2000. (He was also a part of the cable network’s roster from 1989-95.) In addition to working everything from the World Series and the Ncaa Final Four to the Olympic Games and college football, the Mvp has called NFL games for Espn Radio for the last three years.
As our sister site, Deadline, reports, after Tirico departs for his new gig at NBC Sports, he’ll be replaced by McDonough, who has been a member of the Espn team since 2000. (He was also a part of the cable network’s roster from 1989-95.) In addition to working everything from the World Series and the Ncaa Final Four to the Olympic Games and college football, the Mvp has called NFL games for Espn Radio for the last three years.
- 5/9/2016
- TVLine.com
Sean McDonough has been selected to replace Mike Tirico as Espn’s “Monday Night Football” play-by-play man, becoming just the fifth person in the franchise’s storied 46-year history to occupy the seat. McDonough has been with the company since 2000, which actually marks his second Espn stint — he originally worked there from 1989 to 1995. The versatile sportscaster has called the World Series, Ncaa Final Four and the Olympic Games — among other events and leagues — while his recent NFL experience has mostly been on radio. “Sean is a premier play-by-play commentator who combines a signature voice with intelligence, passion and humor,...
- 5/9/2016
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Espn has found its new play-by-play guy for Monday Night Football: Sean McDonough will join color commentator Jon Gruden in the booth starting in the fall. The company veteran replaces Mike Tirico, who is leaving the Worldwide Leader to join NBC Sports. McDonough, the son of Will McDonough, has been with Espn since 2000 after an earlier stint from 1989-95. He has worked the World Series, Ncaa Final Four and the Olympic Games along with such major properties including…...
- 5/9/2016
- Deadline TV
“Monday Night Football” lead play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico is reportedly leaving Espn for NBC Sports. Tirico, who has been with Espn since 1991, is expected to be the lead play-by-play voice on NBC’s new “Thursday Night Football” package of five late-season games, according to Sports Business Daily. Sbd sites “several sources” and says Sean McDonough is a leading candidate to replace Tirico on “Mnf.” Tirico also calls major championship golf and tennis, the NBA Playoffs, and college football and basketball. Tirico has been the voice of “Mnf” since 2006. Also Read: Peyton Manning's 7 Funniest TV Appearances Keith Jackson, Frank Gifford,...
- 4/25/2016
- by Brian Flood
- The Wrap
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