NASCAR officials released the weekend schedule Thursday for the annual Speedweek festivities at Daytona International Speedway, revealing details on four season-opening races and an expanded practice schedule for the Daytona 500 main event Sunday, Feb. 16. The schedule arrived in conjunction with NASCAR officials announcing adjustments to the practice and qualifying procedures for its three […]
‘Can we show someone being shot?’: the tense true story behind September 5
The Oscar-tipped drama follows the ABC crew of journalists who had to cover the unfolding violence as terrorism overtook the the Munich Olympics in 1972
Geoffrey Mason had begun the day expecting to oversee TV coverage of sports such as boxing, swimming and volleyball. Hours later, he found himself staring at German machine guns and being ordered to turn the cameras off.
The story of how Mason’s control room responded to the hostage siege at the 1972 Olympic games in Munich is told in September 5, a thriller starring John Magaro and Peter Sarsgaard and directed by Tim Fehlbaum. The film follows the ABC Sports team as they turn their cameras on the news – the first time a terrorist attack would be broadcast live to a global audience.
Continue reading...Virginia Tech faces N.C. A&T, looks to stop home losing streak
North Carolina A&T Aggies (3-6, 0-1 CAA) at Virginia Tech Hokies (3-6, 0-1 ACC) Blacksburg, Virginia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hokies -15.5; over/under is 146 BOTTOM LINE: Virginia Tech hosts N.C. A&T looking to stop its five-game home skid. The Hokies are 3-3 on their home court.
Indiana Hoosiers play the Nebraska Cornhuskers, look for 5th straight win
Indiana Hoosiers (8-2, 1-0 Big Ten) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (6-2, 0-1 Big Ten) Lincoln, Nebraska; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana will try to continue its four-game win streak with a victory over Nebraska. The Cornhuskers have gone 5-0 at home.
Davenport and BYU host Washington State
The Washington State Cougars are 2-0 on their home court. Washington State is ninth in the WCC with 7.7 offensive rebounds per game led by Tara Wallack averaging 1.8. The BYU Cougars are 2-0 in road games.
Miller leads East Carolina against Hampton after 24-point game
East Carolina Pirates (4-4) at Hampton Pirates (2-4) Hampton, Virginia; Thursday, 11 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: East Carolina takes on Hampton after Khia Miller scored 24 points in East Carolina's 60-43 win against the Elon Phoenix. The Hampton Pirates are 1-2 on their home court.
Texas Southern plays Rice on 4-game road skid
Texas Southern Tigers (1-6) at Rice Owls (6-4) Houston; Friday, 12:15 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Texas Southern will try to break its four-game road slide when the Tigers take on Rice. The Owls have gone 5-1 at home.
Northern Iowa faces Omaha following Hutson’s 22-point game
Omaha Mavericks (4-7) at Northern Iowa Panthers (5-4, 1-0 MVC) Cedar Falls, Iowa; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Iowa faces Omaha after Jacob Hutson scored 22 points in Northern Iowa's 101-57 win over the Northern Illinois Huskies. The Panthers have gone 4-1 at home.
Late-game scoring issue leading Warriors toward ‘mediocre’ realization
The same problem continues to plague the Golden State Warriors and Steph Curry knows if they can't fix it, they can't consider themselves a good team.
Steph reveals if he regrets late shot choice in Warriors’ NBA Cup loss
Warriors guard Steph Curry reflected on his late 3-point shot in the final moments of Golden State's 91-90 NBA Cup loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
Kerr rips ‘unconscionable’ officiating in final seconds of Dubs’ loss
Warriors coach Steve Kerr and the rest of Golden State couldn't believe the calls in their NBA Cup loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.
Ref explains controversial foul call late in Warriors’ NBA Cup loss
Crew chief Billy Kennedy explained why he called a foul on Jonathan Kuminga in the final seconds of the Golden State Warriors' loss on Wednesday night.
How Lynch sees Stafford being a ‘formidable challenge’ in 49ers-Rams
49ers president of football operations and general manager John Lynch explained to Greg Papa on NBC Sports Bay Area's "49ers Game Plan" why San Francisco will have its hands full against Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford on "Thursday Night Football."
‘Everyone else was laughing at me’: Marsh’s review ‘mare’ won’t be repeated
It might have been funny in Adelaide, but any repeat of all-rounder Mitch Marsh wrongly giving up his wicket won’t be a laughing matter.in Australia’s pivotal Gabba Test against India.
NBA Cup semifinals matchups, schedule, how to watch and more
Then there were four. The 2024 NBA Cup quarterfinals concluded Wednesday, with the Houston Rockets booking the last spot in the final four. With the Los Angeles Lakers, last year’s first ever tournament champions, and the Boston Celtics, the reigning NBA champions, both eliminated in group stage play, one of the last remaining teams will be a fresh winner for the league. So, what are the matchups and how can you catch the action? Here’s what to know for the NBA Cup semifinals: NBA Oct 24 Do NBA