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NHL star Boone Jenner and his wife Maggie shared heartbreaking news.

NHL star Boone Jenner and his wife Maggie are mourning the loss of their son. The happiest day of their lives, stolen from them at the last minute…

EXCLUSIVE: The Walking Dead actor Katelyn Nacon and NHL Hall of Famer Phil Esposito have signed on to star in the horror comedy Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma alongside veteran actor Richard Riehle.

Celine Dion made a rare public appearance to cheer on the Boston Bruins at a NHL game on Thursday (March 21).

Aryna Sabalenka is speaking out following the shocking death of former NHL player Konstantin Koltsov.

The Manchester United quarterly conference calls used to be a minor event. It was during the May 2018 call that Ed Woodward infamously clarified, "If I can answer very simply and candidly. Playing performance doesn't really have a meaningful impact on what we can do on the commercial side of the business."

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Warner Bros. Discovery wants to bring one of its “zombie” cable networks back to life with a big jolt of sports. The media company intends to create a new nightly sports block for TruTV, the reality-series cable network that has largely been left to show endless episodes of the popular prank show “Impractical Jokers” and the caught-on-camera serial “World’s Dumbest.” In doing so, Warner no doubt hopes to create new value where there has only been a little.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor After critics slammed Google‘s “woke” generative AI system, the company halted the ability of its Gemini tool to create images of people to fix what it acknowledged were “inaccuracies in some historical image generation depictions.” Google’s Gemini, formerly known as Bard, began offering text-to-image generative features this month. The problem appeared to be that, in trying to compensate for gender- and racial-representation bias in AI, the system was creating ahistorical images of people.

Thania Garcia After Justin Bieber delivered his first performance in a year for the 2024 NHL All-Star Game earlier this month, speculation that the Canadian superstar would be making a surprise appearance at Usher‘s Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show was high. Despite the excitement, that moment never came, and Usher has finally revealed why. Speaking with “The Breakfast Club,” Usher confirmed he reached out to Bieber — and pretty much “everybody” — but the singer declined.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. With the 2023-24 NHL season almost at the halfway point, it might be a good time to check in on pro hockey just before the all-star game in Feb. Many NHL national games are broadcasts on ESPN, TNT and ABC, while local games can be found on regional sports networks, like Bally Sports, MSG Network, NBC Sports, SportsTime Ohio, YES Network and others — depending on your location.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Diamond Sports Group has put together a plan to emerge from bankruptcy and remain a going concern, helped by a big new streaming deal with Amazon. Amazon has committed to making a minority investment in Diamond Sports Group, one of the largest operators of regional sports networks (RSNs) in the country, as part of Diamond’s bankruptcy reorganization plan, the RSN company announced Wednesday.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Warner Bros. Discovery will continue to make Max‘s Bleacher Report live sports tier free to subscribers for several more months, citing “tech integrations” for a months-long delay before it starts charging for the programming add-on. Launched last October, WBD initially offered the Bleacher Report (B/R) Sports Add-On Max subscribers for a promotional period.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The 2024 NHL Winter Classic presented by Discover features two powerhouses doing battle on Monday, Jan. 1.

Thania Garcia Celine Dion‘s sister, Claudette Dion, claims her sister has lost control of her muscles due to her Stiff-Person Syndrome — a progressive neurological disorder that affects the brain and the spinal cord, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Celine shared her Stiff-Person Syndrome diagnosis with the world last December since the disorder affected her ability to walk and sing, thus halting all of Celine’s live performances and scheduled tours. “She works hard, but she doesn’t have control over her muscles,” Claudette said in an interview published Dec.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex – aka Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – made a surprise appearance at the Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks game on Monday night (November 20) in Vancouver, Canada.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Major sports leagues have embraced legalized gambling across the U.S. At the same time, they recognize the need to act as good corporate citizens — and are urging fans who gamble to know their limits. The National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League have teamed up for “Never Know What’s Next,” a 30-second ad that encourages responsible betting in sports.

was such a hockey fan? While in Vancouver on November 20, she and Prince Harry took in a match between the Vancouver Canucks and the San Jose Sharks, and the duchess had the best reactions.One moment caught by photographers shows Meghan—wearing a simple black top accessorized with a delicate gold choker necklace for sparkle—leaping out of her seat and smiling.In another, the duchess is on her feet and clapping appreciatively. On social media, meanwhile, Canada's Sportsnet shared a video of Meghan raising her hands in disbelief with the helpful caption, “Meghan Markle and Prince Harry confused about a goal being disallowed due to goalie interference just like the rest of us.”This content can also be viewed on the site it from.In another video shared on Twitter, Meghan reacts to a big moment with a gasp before standing to applaud .

There is a new update following the death of Nic Kerdiles.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, with heated match ups featuring superstars like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, Nikola Jokić, Jimmy Butler, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Dončić and Victor Wembanyama all coming up on the schedule. The NBA regular season will be broadcast live across networks ABC, ESPN, ESPN3, TNT, NBA TV and NBA League Pass all season long.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Celine Dion, who has been out of sight dealing with a serious illness, is suddenly coming out in public in Las Vegas again — including an appearance as an audience member Saturday on the final night of Katy Perry‘s residency at the Resorts World Theatre, where Dion had to call off her own engagement two years ago. The sight of Dion in the crowd for Perry’s swan song managed to get even more attention than the attendance of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

An inquest has opened into the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson, who died after sustaining "serious injuries" during a match.

Celine Dion has made her first public appearance since being diagnosed with a rare and incurable neurological disorder.

The world of ice hockey is in mourning after Nottingham Panthers star, Adam Johnson, tragically died following a horrific injury during a match against Sheffield Steelers in the Challenge Cup. The 29 year old was fatally injured by a skate blade in a freak mid-ice collision, collapsing on the ice and receiving immediate medical attention.

Connor Bedard has been called “The Future of Hockey” — since he was 13. Now a ripe old 18, the NHL‘s No. 1 overall pic made his league debut Tuesday, and it became the most-viewed regular-season game ever on ESPN.

Barry Melrose is retiring.

Barry Melrose, who has served as an NHL analyst at ESPN for nearly three decades and coached Wayne Gretzky and the Los Angeles Kings to the Stanley Cup Final in 1993, is stepping away from the network after a Parkinson’s diagnosis. His longtime friend and network colleague John Buccigross revealed the news on social media — hours before the 2023-24 NHL season begins.

UPDATED: Coming off one of its wildest seasons in years, the NHL‘s 2023-24 schedule kicks off tonight with an intriguing opening-night tripleheader on ESPN. Check out some key dates and matchups for the league’s 107th season — including a night when all 32 NHL teams will be in action — below.

The opening night of the new Sphere Las Vegas event space was a star-studded affair!

The old song says it never rains in California. The same isn’t true for New York. SAG-AFTRA said today that it has canceled all pickets as a state of emergency was declared in the city amid heavy downpours that caused serious flooding and canceled some local events.

Cree-Canadian NHL defenceman Ethan Bear wants to see some changes in the league when it comes to dealing with racism.