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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Hall of Fame player-turned-media-personality Shannon Sharpe talked about the league’s embrace of YouTube and Sharpe’s experience as a creator.

, cargo pants, —they've spent a moment in fashion jail. But thanks to some A-list endorsements and a few standout runway shows, the is on the precipice of another golden age that could rival their ’60s, ’80s, and ’00s heydays. (The 20-year trend cycle wins again.)The style establishment is firmly pro-capri pants right now.

Former cruiserweight world champion Johnny Nelson believes Tyson Fury could retire after Saturday's undisputed title fight against Oleksandr Usyk - if he suffers a "devastating defeat".

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane believes Erik ten Hag is sending a message to Sir Jim Ratcliffe by dropping Rasmus Hojlund to the bench against Newcastle.

Fans were not happy to learn that The Rookie and Will Trent‘s new seasons would be held until mid-season at ABC, meaning, they won’t air until 2025.

Lexi Carson Warner Bros. Discovery’s digital sports outlet Bleacher Report has named Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons president of its football-focused platform B/R Gridiron. He has also signed a multi-year extension of his contract with Bleacher Report.

Manchester United are preparing to welcome a Premier League opponent to Old Trafford for the final time this season as Newcastle visit the North West.

NFL games on Netflix in a deal announced earlier today will each cost the streamer about the same as one mid-sized film, said Spencer Wang, EVP Finance, IR and Corporate Development.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Disney CEO Bob Iger said that as the traditional pay-TV universe continues to shrink, the company is cutting its investment in content for linear TV networks while also amortizing that expenditure across streaming platforms. The strategy is “to reduce pretty dramatically our investment in content specifically aimed in those traditional networks,” Iger said Wednesday at MoffettNathanson’s 2024 Media, Internet and Communications Conference in New York.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Warner Bros. Discovery kept up with TV upfronts week’s biggest trend at their presentation out of The Theater at Madison Square Garden Tuesday: Promoting not just its TV slate as a prime ad-buying opportunity — but also its film franchises. First up from CEO David Zaslav’s team, WB Discovery revenue and strategy chief Bruce Campbell addressed the Madison Avenue crowd following a sizzle featuring top WBD IP and brands across film and TV series.

Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa just proved there’s no more bad blood with Christina Hall!

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor In Netflix‘s first move into big-league sports streaming, the company has won the rights to two NFL games on Christmas Day 2024. On Dec. 25, 2024, Netflix will be the global home of the NFL’s two Christmas Day games.

Manchester United are expected to have a very busy summer, perhaps with more outgoings than incomings.

Manchester United will be looking for a result against Newcastle tonight and hoping to avoid three defeats on the spin.

Protest adverts have appeared on billboards and bus stops across Manchester in a campaign aimed at oil giant Shell. Activists from the anonymous Brandalism collective say they have replaced more than 200 commercial adverts across the UK without permission.

Anya Taylor Joy is hard at work during the 2024 Cannes Film Festival!

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt clearly got her parent’s flair for creative expression!

Kate Upton is getting close to tying the record for most appearances on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue!

The next project in Serena Williams‘ post-tennis career has been announced!

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor The WNBA begins its 28th season tonight with more buzz and interest in the game from casual hoops fans than the league has enjoyed since its launch year in 1997. WNBA insiders and boosters know this is an opportunity to make the most of, especially for the tip-off tonight with a double-header of games that getting an unusually wide platformby airing on ESPN 2 and Disney+.

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit is celebrating its 60th anniversary in a big way. The magazine, known for its swimsuit covers that have featured some of the world’s biggest models and icons, is gathering some of its most notorious contributors for seven different covers, including Chrissy Teigen, Martha Stewart, and more.Martha Stewart’s latest thirst trap in a linen robe is her best yetPaulina Porizkova, 58, shows off her botox-free face and drops her skin-care routineThe magazine shared an update on Instagram, showing a montage of its various covers over the years. “Are you ready for it?” reads the caption.

Theo Walcott earmarked former Arsenal team-mate Cesc Fabregas as the potential successor to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.

April was a pretty steady month for TV viewership — and Disney was leading the charge.

film is an electric and sexy romp about sports, competition, and of course, a . But for Kathryn “Kara” Hall, the film rang true—and bittersweet.Hall, 28, had spent most of her childhood and young adulthood devoting her entire life to tennis, first as a junior player and then as a college athlete at the University of Michigan.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor The turmoil in TV and advertising has been reflected in a high level of turnover among top TV ad sales executives, so media buyers will be doing business with a number of new faces in this year’s upfront advertising sales market. Madison Avenue’s growing reliance on streaming video has given rise to a new array of top sales honchos. Jeff Collins is leading Fox Corp.’s efforts this year following the retirement of sales stalwart Marianne Gambelli.

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 WNBA season is just around the corner starting on Tuesday, May 14. This year, we can watch heated matchups featuring superstars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink, A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Brittney Griner, Sabrina Ionescu, Nneka Ogwumike and Alysha Clark all coming up on the schedule.

The CW Network is adding to its sports offerings, announcing today that it will be the broadcast home for 11 Pac-12 football games featuring Oregon State and Washington State during the upcoming 2024 season.

It’s day two of the Upfronts and Amazon is making its primetime debut.

Vernon Kay has been told he 'slayed' as he proudly watched his wife take on media duties following Strictly Come Dancing's latest award win. Tess Daly and her co-host Claudia Winkleman sported sensational white outfits as they attended the BAFTA Television Awards over the weekend.

Addie Morfoot Contributor ESPN Films’ sports docuseries “30 for 30” will launch five new docus this summer. The upcoming slate features docs about topics including gamer brand FaZe Clan, former track and field superstar Butch Reynolds, and comedy and sports YouTube creator company Dude Perfect.