NBC’s NBA Deal Costs More Than Its NFL Package. Yes, It Makes Sense.

A cross-conference collision between the Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings rarely lends itself to anything worth characterizing as a “rivalry,” but Sunday night’s meeting still managed to draw a crowd on NBC. According to Nielsen, 16.18 million viewers tuned in to the flagship broadcast, where the purple team prevailed by a score of 21-13. While …

NASCAR Classics: Races to watch before Phoenix Championship Race

Throughout the 2024 NASCAR season, Ken Martin, director of historical content for the sanctioning body, will offer his suggestions on which historical races fans should watch from the NASCAR Classics library in preparation for each upcoming race weekend. Martin has worked exclusively for NASCAR since 2008 but has been involved with the sport since 1982, overseeing various […]

Pakistan humiliate Australia to square ODI series with nine-wicket rout

World champions Australia have been embarrassed by Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval, suffering one of the heaviest defeats in their ODI history.

After posting only 163, Australia were then punished in the field by Pakistan’s openers Saim Ayub (82) and Abdullah Shafique (64 not out) as the tourists raced to a nine-wicket victory in the second ODI with 141 balls to spare. It is the first time since 1992 Australia have lost a home ODI by nine wickets. They avoided becoming the first Australian team to lose a white-ball match at home by 10 wickets when Adam Zampa ended the 137-run opening stand.

Continue reading...

East Tennessee State hosts Eastern Kentucky after Kimble’s 23-point outing

Eastern Kentucky Colonels (1-0) at East Tennessee State Buccaneers (1-0) Johnson City, Tennessee; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Buccaneers -9.5; over/under is 149.5 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Kentucky visits East Tennessee State after George Kimble III scored 23 points in Eastern Kentucky's 98-69 victory against the Alice Lloyd Eagles. East Tennessee State finished 19-16 overall last season while going 10-4 at home.