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Bucs vs. Steelers odds: Opening lines for Week 6 matchup
Bucs vs. Steelers odds: Opening lines for Week 6 matchup The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off their first victory of the 2026 season after pulling off a surprising 24-16 road win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football. Now, Tampa Bay returns home to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6. But are […]
Good news for CeeDee Lamb
Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb avoided serious injury Thursday night
Netflix’s Summer of Bummer
(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) Today, I’ve got a guest post from longtime friend of the newsletter, Brandon Katz. I’ve been trying to find time all summer to look at Netflix’s straight-to-streaming film slate, but between a pre-planned trip and Nielsen moving up their streaming data timeline, I’ve been swamped. So I reached out to Brandon, one of my favorite fellow analysts, to write about it. And I feel like he captured the tone and data focus of the newsletter perfectly. You can connect with Brandon on LinkedIn and Twitter. Enjoy! Don’t worry, folks. You’re in safe hands with me. To ease any anxieties about an interloper in ESG’s domain, I’ll start by stealing one of his best framing devices: headlines. Box office flops are covered in the same way the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles eye pizza: with cartoonish insatiability. I would know. I’m a former reporter who wrote nearly identical headlines: Yet, intentionally or not, streaming misses get treated with kids gloves, filtered through a rosy lens: In the last six years, U.S. streaming viewership has become nearly as transparent as the box office, but the data often arrives weeks later, in a number of less intuitive metrics, and with nary an official budget to be found. This plays into the Wall Street-whispering narratives major streamers have been cultivating for years. They get a pass in a way that theatrical studios simply don’t. Subscribe Netflix’s Summer Slate Not a single Netflix original film released between May and August this year opened above 20 million U.S. TV hours, per Nielsen. That benchmark usually serves as the EntStrategyGuy’s floor for a streaming hit on Netflix. None of these films enjoyed a hit-cementing single week of 20-plus million hours during their runs. Netflix’s two best films were true crime docs, Maternal Instinct (16.5 million hours) and The Crash (19.7 million), the best overall week for a film this summer. Great for most other streamers, but not necessarily what we’re used to seeing from Netflix. For an overly-dramatic comparison, Happy Gilmore 2 opened last summer to around 47 million hours (celebrity cameos, baby!). Zooming out, the picture looks even worse. In 2026, Netflix’s five biggest scripted summer films posted the lowest average (28.6 million hours) and median (28.8 million hours) eight-week viewership totals of the past four years. Now, it’s unrealistic and unfair to expect Netflix to deliver a _KPop Demon Hunters-_sized hit every year. But it’s also not ideal to see the size of their hits shrinking over the last few summers. Let’s quickly run through some of the notable summer misses. Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein’s perfectly fine romcom, Office Romance, fell off the charts after 20 million hours in its first two weeks. Top films usually last for four-plus weeks. Starry titles ideally don’t decay that fast either. Homegrown star Millie Bobby Brown couldn’t prevent the snappy Enola Holmes franchise from diminishing returns. At 14.3 million U.S. hours, the third film posted roughly half of what the first two films did in their first two weeks. What’s on Netflix calculated that per-day global views were down nearly 60% from the second movie. The Whisper Man did okay with more than 36 million hours over its first four weeks. But I expected a little more juice from a film featuring Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, and Adam Scott. Kevin Hart’s Ladies First collected just 11.2 million hours total across two weeks. That’s a big miss for one of Netflix’s go-to stars. Plopping into the same bucket are Sunny Sandler’s Don’t Say Good Luck (10.3 million in two weeks) and John Cena’s Little Brother (17.5 million). Meanwhile, English-language originals Color Book (June 19), In the Hand of Dante (June 24) and Heartstopper Forever (July 17) never sniffed Nielsen’s Top 10 at all, despite needing only 2 to 5 million hours to land in the top ten most weeks. (By my count, eleven English-language scripted original films released between May and August did chart). It’s only fair to mention that Swapped (1-May) posted nearly 42 million U.S. hours over five weeks (the longest Netflix original run this summer) and is currently their eighth most-watched English-language film ever worldwide. Remarkably Bright Creatures (37 million, 4 weeks) and Voicemails for Isabelle (27 million, 4 weeks) weren’t bombs either. Still, overall, I think it’s fair to say this was a quieter summer season than we’re used to seeing from the market-leader. You might not realize that given the language commonly used in public analysis. The Twist Despite the starkly black-and-white tone of the coverage, here’s the twist: when many box office bombs arrive on streaming, their viewership looks a whole lot like many of Netflix’s supposedly successful summer releases. Hmm, where have we heard that one before? Masters of the Universe topped out at $65 million stateside against a $170 million budget_._ I’ll admit, Skeletor ripping sleeveless curls as a gym bro and bodyslamming Adam’s co-workers was funny. But, much to the chagrin of my bank account, my laughter doesn’t launch franchises. Yet the He-Man reboot opened to 19.6 million hours (from a Wednesday five-day opening instead of just one weekend), on par with Hoppers on Disney+ (19.4 million). It put up nearly 47 million hours over its first six weeks, bigger than all of Netflix’s summer releases. Pretty darn healthy and likely to land among the 25 most-watched movies on streaming this year. Sticking with Amazon, The Sheep Detectives just barely broke even at the box office with $133 million worldwide (and only $66 million domestic). I never expected cloven-hooved, cud-chewing mammals to be able to bring me to tears. Yet that’s exactly how I found myself at the end of this surprisingly affecting movie (#NoShame). It was likely the unexpected quality in a family-friendly film that powered its streaming over-performance. Sheep Detectives delivered a solid run for Prime video netting 26.2 million hours! How about franchise IP? Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu had the lowest opening ($81 million) and lowest-grossing Disney-era live-action Star Wars film ($178 million domestic). One day before release, its Heat score (19.8%)—audiences who list their interest as a 7/7—fell behind blockbusters Wicked (21%), Superman (23%), Fantastic Four: First Steps (23%), Michael (23%), Toy Story 5 (26%) and Avatar: Fire and Ash (27%), according to Greenlight Analytics. The urgent enthusiasm just wasn’t there. On streaming, Mando opened to weeks of 12.1 million, 6.1 million and 2.7 million hours (21 million total) over its first three frames. Not the numbers Lucasfilm was hoping for nor the numbers of a streaming hit. But they’re in the same vicinity as some Netflix summer releases with $345 million at the global box office to offset a smidgen of the pain. Final Thoughts So why oh why does this nuance gap exist? Four key reasons: Data Literacy: A “$100 million opening” just makes sense. After decades of box office reporting, even casual movie fans are well-versed in the benchmarks of hits and home runs. There’s an immediate shorthand. But “16.5 million” hours doesn’t land nearly as cleanly. Despite leaps of progress, the streaming ratings era is still in its infancy compared to theatrical. The EntStrategyGuy and I met thanks to a late 2010s group chat of data nerds hungry to find a shred of certainty in nebulous streaming performance. I’m not surprised to see “No. 1 on Netflix” still getting misconstrued out in the wild. Timing: By Friday morning, we have the box office’s Thursday night previews totaled, allowing us to better project the weekend’s expectations. From there, ticket sales are reported daily. By Sunday, the film’s fate is usually finalized, at least in terms of public perception. In streaming, Nielsen recently improved its delay to…two weeks. The medium isn’t forced to contend with instant gratification as harshly. Financials: Theatrical film budgets are a mere Google away. Profit and loss is calculated in the cold and unforgiving naked light of day for all to see. But finding the vast majority of streaming exclusive movie budgets requires the forensic investigation skills of a Criminal Minds detective. Also, it’s very difficult to calculate how much revenue/value a straight-to-streaming films provides a streamer. This is why there are so few stories about streaming original movies “losing X amount of money”. On top of that, marketing budgets are far greater for theatrical movies than streaming exclusive movies, which leads to earlier and better awareness. This then translates to a wider pool of potential interest. Narrative Control: Netflix is the only major streaming service to publish weekly first-hand viewership data and annual engagement reports. Naturally, some headlines borrow their first-hand framing**.** Other streamers benefit from their comparative lack of transparency. They may occasionally announce vague performance platitudes such as Apple TV’s Mayday becoming its “biggest film debut on the platform to date over its first 18 days,” and that it ranked No. 1 with left-handed viewers in its first weekend. (Fine, I made up that second one). But, for the most part, they keep first-hand viewership shrouded in mystery to avoid bad press. Especially for outlets that demand multiple articles per day from their writers, it’s an easy (and understandable) way for some reporters to hit their daily article quota by just repeating what the streamers have told them. TL:DR version: Streaming-exclusive movies are asked to do different things than theatrical movies, but that doesn’t mean they should escape judgment. Both still need to draw enough eyeballs to justify their cost within the proper performance contexts. The more cleanly we can inject a little nuance into streaming analysis, the better we’ll understand the audience and content trends that drive this industry. And that’s what all of this is really about: knowing what audiences actually want! Brandon Katz is the Director of Insights & Content Strategy at Greenlight Analytics where he focuses on evaluating the ever-fluid media landscape to unearth understanding, opportunity and value. Greenlight Analytics is the entertainment intelligence consulting company redefining how Hollywood finds, understands, and activates audiences. Prior to joining Greenlight Analytics, he served as the senior entertainment industry strategist at Parrot Analytics, and as a full-time entertainment industry reporter covering the Xs and Os of Hollywood, most notably with TheWrap and the Observer.
Mitch Marner Gets Latest Laugh vs. Maple Leafs
Thursday night marked the third time that Mitch Marner has played against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marner still hasn’t lost to his former team while now suiting up for the Vegas Golden Knights. The Golden Knights pulled out a 4-3 victory in a shootout to ensure that Marner is now 3-0 lifetime against the team […] The post Mitch Marner Gets Latest Laugh vs. Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY.
Cowboys have plenty of reason for concern after home loss to winless Buccaneers
The Cowboys (2-3) fell 24-16 on Thursday night to a Bucs team with undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels filling in for the injured Baker Mayfield.
WA ‘millionaires tax’ debate pits budget needs against fears of taxes for all
Despite some heated exchanges and dire forecasts of budget holes and secret tax plans, neither side in the fight over Washington’s new "millionaires tax" landed a knockout blow Thursday night in a Seattle Times-KING 5 debate on a voter initiative...
El-Sayed's Vow to "Uncap the Payroll Tax" Would Impose a 57% Tax Rate on Michigan Small and Midsized Businesses and the Self-Employed
On Thursday night Democrat senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed vowed to drastically raise the payroll tax on Michiganders by removing the payroll tax cap. "We
Marble Hill ICE shooting sparks protests, outrage from political leaders, activists
New York City officials and political leaders condemned federal immigration authorities Thursday night after a shooting involving a federal immigration officer in Marble Hill.
El-Sayed, Rogers trade barbs over Iran war, gas prices in Michigan Senate debate
What began as a debate over Michigan families’ rising costs quickly turned into a heated political showdown Thursday night, as Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers traded personal attacks in their race for the U.S. Senate.
‘Con man’ and ‘cowardly’: Personal insults fly in heated Michigan, Georgia Senate debates
It didn’t take long for the personal attacks to fly in Thursday night’s debates for two marquee Senate races in Georgia and Michigan.
Michigan Senate debate between Rogers and El-Sayed grows hostile quickly
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed are facing in their first debate in Michigan's closely watched Senate race. The Thursday night debate in Grand Rapids comes after weeks of
Buccaneers vs. Cowboys live updates, inactives, news: Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb host UDFA rookie Jalon Daniels & Co. on 'Thursday Night Football'
Katie Nolan genuinely baffled by ‘the rehabilitation of Deshaun Watson’
If you made it to this Thursday still blissfully unaware that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson played on Thursday Night Football last week, how? Amazon’s Prime Video really wanted everyone to know about Deshaun Watson playing on Thursday Night Football. Before kickoff, Taylor Rooks sat down with Watson. During the game, Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit glossed over…
NFL Thursday Night Football preview: Cowboys get a break by facing shorthanded Buccaneers
Boston Celtics Preseason: Four Stories to Watch vs. Cavaliers
The Celtics will play their first game since June on Thursday night when they travel to Cleveland.
Attorney general candidates set to clash on Spectrum News
Attorney General Letitia James will face off against her Republican opponent, Saritha Komatireddy, on Thursday night.
Dallas Cowboys' Week 5 Injury Report Sheds Light On Team Health In Short Week
The Dallas Cowboys still have multiple names listed on the injury report before Thursday night's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Why I Don’t Think Ride Or Die Should Have Been Cancelled (And What Company Should Save It...)
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) So…I recently came across a Reddit thread, talking about films on streaming, wondering why there are no reliable sources out there for streaming ratings data. Sigh. Honestly, as annoyed as I am that so many still don’t realize that we have streaming ratings, I somewhat get it. Until now, there was such a long delay between when a show or film came to streaming and when we got its viewership data; I understand why people were confused. (But, as you know, this just changed.) Also, even back in the day, how many people knew how well films did on television? Luckily, as a reader, you’re in the know. Okay, on to this week’s issue. I want to take a look at Prime Video cancelling Ride or Die and whether I agree with that decision. Overall, we didn’t have any breakout hits (no TV shows landed over 20 million hours according to Nielsen) but we have a lot of steady performers on the streaming charts. Plus, we’ll look at where $50 million in missing box office dollars went. (Spoiler: straight-to-streaming.) All that, plus new episodes of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Supergirl heads to streaming, a new YA show does well on Netflix, the viewership for the Daily Wire’s $50 million fantasy show, what TV show hit-maker can’t make streaming hits, CD sales, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of September 7th to September 13th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Television - Ride or Die Is a Hit…But It Got Cancelled? What The Data “Says” I hate the phrase “here’s what the data says”, even though sometimes I find myself using it. If data just told us everything, we data folks would be out of a job! Data is often messy, complicated and nuanced. When it comes to strategy, many of the best decisions can’t actually use “data”, since it’s vastly too complicated to model. Anyways, I’ve been singing the praises of Prime Video’s Ride Or Die this summer, a show that did very well for them. And yet…it got cancelled. Now, usually when a show gets cancelled, a bunch of websites say “a hit show got cancelled”... Here’s the thing, though: in this case, they’re right! The data “says” that this show was a hit. Specifically, out of 522 first seasons to make a week on the Nielsen charts since 2020, it’s the 75th biggest. On Amazon, Ride or Die is eighth out of 41 first seasons: That’s top 15th percentile all time, almost exactly, which is my definition of a “hit”! I mean, outside of Reacher, Amazon needed a hit this summer! (Admittedly, Off Campus did well for Amazon in the spring, but Ride or Die performed even better.) So what happened? Why did Amazon cancel one of their rare 2026 bright spots? Well, Deadline reported a reason—which I’ll get to—but I’d break it down into three relevant questions: What is a given streamer’s reasoning? Is that reasoning sound? Could the stated reason not be the real reason? According to Deadline, Amazon felt the show “over-indexed” in middle-aged women. (This was based on leaks from within Amazon.) The logic is this: Amazon already reaches this demographic because of unlimited two-day shipping bundled with Prime, so they don’t really need more shows like this. Now, it’s my job to ask if that’s a good reason, and I’ll be honest, in this case, I don’t think it is. Sure, this show may “over-index” in middle-aged women—I’ll just assume that’s the case here—but I think folks often oversell how important over-indexing actually is. When a show is a “hit”, it isn’t a bit bigger than its rivals; it’s usually multiples bigger. For example, Elle only made the charts for two weeks at 8.3 million hours each. So Ride or Die was 80% bigger in its first two weeks, and likely had a much stronger hold, with its terrific 13 million hours in week three. Ride or Die was nearly three times bigger than Sterling Point through three weeks too. And that means that _Elle, Sterling Point a_nd other Amazon YA shows need to not just over-index a little with younger women (assuming that’s who Amazon prefers over middle-aged women), but massively over-index. Otherwise, more people in that demo (and a bunch more besides) likely watched Ride or Die. (I’ll try to explore this concept more in a future article.) And don’t get me started on how Ride or Die did compared to a certain (very, very popular, possibly the world’s most popular) YouTuber’s reality show…which didn’t make the charts after its first week and likely cost much, much more than Ride or Die. All to say, Amazon-MGM Studios/Prime Video can tell reporters that this show didn’t reach the right audience, but that excuse feels weak to me. So this leads to the third question: could other reasons have come into play? Yes! Renewal or cancellation decisions rarely (I’m tempted to say “never”) boil down to one variable. At its simplest, it’s two things: budget versus viewership. But often factors like critical acclaim, ownership and, yes, personal opinion come into play. In this case, Amazon has a new executive running things, and this show isn’t owned by Amazon-MGM Studios (unlike Elle). And yes, it may not have indexed with the right target viewers, too. Likely all of those factors came into play.1 My guess is ownership ended up mattering most. Amazon doesn’t own Ride or Die. It’s actually produced by another major studio. Fortunately/allegedly, this show is being shopped around. I can think of one brand new CEO who should consider it for one of his two major streamers…especially if he wants to rebuild goodwill in Hollywood. His name is on this list of exec producers of Ride or Die… If David Ellison needs some goodwill—and he does—rescue this female-led show tomorrow and grab some good headlines for a day. The data justifies it. Quick Notes on TV We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… How The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives latest season did on Hulu, post-controversy... Whether Supergirl soared on HBO Max... Why the box office is losing money due to the streamers... The viewership for the Daily Wire’s $50 million fantasy show... Updates on The Gentlemen, Lanterns, Outer Banks, King of the Hill and more... What former hit-maker has three streaming flops in a row... Whether The Mandalorian and Grogu popped in week two... All the flops, bombs and misses... And a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. If you want an idea of just how much content you’d get in a full issue, check out this older issue. Coming Soon! Oh man, we’re almost caught up! We just have two more issues, then the streaming Ratings Report will be coming out just two weeks after a TV show premieres! Next issue, I’ll be looking at the first two weeks of the NFL Thursday night games on streaming, a huge new spinoff, Reacher’s Neagly on Prime Video, and the latest edition of Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story on Netflix, the return of Slow Horses on Apple and MobLand (quietly one of their biggest shows) on Paramount+, and Dancing with the Stars on both ABC and Disney+. Plus I’ll take a look at animation for adults in 2026. The week after, a ton of movies are coming to streaming: Toy Story 5 on Disney+, Backrooms on HBO Max, Jackass: Best and Last on Paramount+ and The Breadwinner on Netflix, plus a Unabomber film on Netflix and a romcom on Prime Video. Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey have a show on Apple, along with a game show inspired by Willy Wonka that everyone seems to hate. Long term, some crazy (but hopefully crazy like a fox) IP news. FX ordered a new Sons of Anarchy show from Charlie Hunnam, but it’s not about the biker gang. No, it features the show’s cast playing themselves in a new “meta-thriller”. Huh. And a lot of the cast is coming back. Next, Ryan Gosling is producing a Flintstones movie about a “grown-up Bamm-Bamm Rubble”. Also, huh. This one is in “early development” so we’ll see what happens. Both projects are based on IP, but also seem to have crazy takes on the IP, which I like.
Buccaneers vs. Cowboys odds: Opening lines for Week 5 matchup
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hit the road on a short week as they travel to Dallas to take on the Cowboys Thursday night. Tampa Bay remains winless on the season while Dallas is coming off a big road victory. So what are the oddsmakers thinking of the Week 5 matchup between the Bucs and Cowboys? […]
Cowboys vs. Buccaneers odds: Opening lines for Week 5 matchup
The Cowboys are BIG favorites for Thursday night.
FNF Week 5: Kennedy edges Salmen, 42-40
The Kennedy Cougars hosted the Salmen Spartans on Thursday night at Pan American Stadium.
FNF Week 5: Rummel outlasts John Curtis, 10-9
The John Curtis Patriots took on the Rummel Raiders on Thursday night at Joe Yenni Stadium.
Huddle Highlights
Thursday Night Games Austin vs. East Limestone Final Score: Austin 54, East Limestone 12 Randolph vs. Madison Academy Final Score: Madison Academy 31, Randolph 30 Plainview vs. Geraldine Final Score: Plainview 17, Geraldine 6 Fyffe vs. Ider Final Score: Fyffe 62, Ider 0 Friday Night Games Deshler vs. West Morgan Final Score: Deshler 35, West […]
SUV crashes into Bismarck business, driver flees scene
A Bismarck business is cleaning up after an SUV crashed into an exterior wall Thursday night, according to staff.
Veteran Blackhawks Blueliner Gets Brutally Honest on Team’s Struggles
The Chicago Blackhawks 2026-2027 season has gotten off to a brutal start as the team finds themselves 0-2 right off the bat. Their season opener on Tuesday versus the Vegas Golden Knights featured a 5-2 loss. They followed that up by being shutout 6-0 at the hands of the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night. This […] The post Veteran Blackhawks Blueliner Gets Brutally Honest on Team’s Struggles appeared first on HEAVY.
Steelers frustrated by another Thursday night loss in Cleveland
To say the Steelers had a dejected locker room after their 27-24 loss to the Browns Thursday night was an absolute understatement.
Steelers stock report after Thursday night loss to Browns
Steelers stock report after Week 4 loss to Browns.
Wizards Notes: Open Practice, AJ Dybantsa Buzz, Vukcevic Update
Updates from the open practice that the Washington Wizards hosted inside Capital One Arena on Thursday night
Denzel Boston leads Browns in receiving
Rookie Denzel Boston paced the team on Thursday night with 89 yards on four receptions as Cleveland topped the Steelers.
Jaylen Warren tops 100 total yards on Thursday night
With Rico Dowdle out, Jaylen Warren topped 100 total yards for the second time in as many games with a 126-yard effort versus the Browns.
High school football scores: Week 7
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Be sure to check out the scores from the biggest games in Mobile County, Baldwin County and the Pensacola area from week seven of the high school football season. Here are the games that have gone final. Thursday night scores:
Jalen Duren, Pistons agree to five-year, $200 million extension
After months of stall negotiations, Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons came to an agreement with a long-term deal late Thursday night.
Watch Live: Connie Chan, Scott Wiener Debate for SF Congressional Seat
San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan and state Sen. Scott Wiener meet live onstage Thursday night at KQED for a critical debate ahead of the November election.
Aaron Rodgers has vulgar on-field exchange with Mike McCarthy
Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers had a tense moment late in the first quarter of "Thursday Night Football."
Brewer nets first goal as Cyclone in draw
Junior midfielder Breezie Brewer, a transfer from Alabama, scored her first goal as a Cyclone in a 1-1 draw with Utah Thursday night at the Cyclones Sports Complex. Both Iowa State and Utah now have a 4-5-3 record. In Big 12 play, the Cyclones are 0-3-1 and the Utes are 1-2-1. Shannon Davidson got an […]
Thursday Night Lights: Eastwood vs. Pebble Hills
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — High school football action starts on Thursday, Oct. 1 and KTSM+ is the place to watch our Thursday Night Lights game! EP Broadcast Company will be livestreaming the Eastwood vs. Pebble Hills game on KTSM+, set to kick off at 7 p.m., with color commentary provided by Mando “The Monster” […]
Full Dodgers NLDS schedule & start times
LOS ANGELES — The full schedule for the Division Series round was announced by Major League Baseball on Thursday, giving us the start times for potentially all five games of the Dodgers’ first postseason round. The Dodgers will play the winner of Thursday night’s Braves-Phillies wild card battle in Atlanta, with their NLDS opening up […]
Who plays tonight in Thursday Night Football? Steelers vs Browns
What time is kickoff for Thursday Night Football? Here's how to watch Steelers vs. Browns.
Fan Favorite Headlines Steelers Inactives vs. Browns
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ahead of Thursday night’s road game against the Cleveland Browns, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced their inactives, headlined […]
TNF expert picks, predictions: Steelers at Browns
Check out our NFL Week 4 expert picks for Browns vs. Steelers on “Thursday Night Football.”
#9OT high school football week 6 schedule
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Week 6 of high school football in the Borderland is gearing up, and KTSM 9 News’ 9 Overtime show is ready to bring you all the action! On Thursday, Oct. 1, the El Paso Broadcast Company will livestream the Eastwood vs. Pebble Hills game for Thursday Night Lights, scheduled to […]
Confirmed lineups: Germany vs Serbia
After drawing 1-1 with the Netherlands and losing 0-1 to Greece, Germany are still searching for their first win under Jürgen Klopp heading into Thursday night's 2026/27 UEFA Nations League home game...
Best Pittsburgh Steelers player prop bets for Week 4
The Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football. Here are the three player prop bets for the Steelers.
Aaron Rodgers playing final 'Thursday Night Football' game vs Browns
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Who plays tonight in Thursday Night Football? Steelers vs Browns
What time is kickoff for Thursday Night Football? Here's how to watch Steelers vs. Browns.
TENNESSEE LADY VOLS SOCCER: Trip to Auburn is next
The No. 13 Tennessee soccer team is set for its fourth road match of the 2026 season on Thursday night as the Lady Vols head to Auburn, Alabama, to take on the Auburn Tigers. Kickoff from Auburn Soccer Complex is set for 7 p.m. ET.
Chicago Bears 27-7 Philadelphia Eagles: Case Keenum drives Bears to three touchdowns in first NFL game since 2023
Case Keenum pushed Chicago Bears to 27-7 victory against Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night, as the backup quarterback made his first appearance since 2023; watch Steelers @ Browns on Thursday Night Football live on Sky Sports from 12.05am on Friday
Sports media insider: CBS, Prime could tangle over Ian Eagle potentially succeeding Al Michaels on TNF
Ian Eagle to Amazon’s Thursday Night Football is a more complicated succession plan than it appears. Appearing on Puck’s The Varsity podcast with John Ourand, The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand said that while Prime Video has its sights set on Eagle as the eventual replacement for Al Michaels, CBS has no interest in letting him walk,…
Jalen Ramsey in Sling at Practice
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers got started early for their preparation for Thursday Night Football, practicing at UPMC Rooney Sports […]
Can Steelers End Thursday Night Woes in Cleveland?
Since 2019, the Cleveland Browns are 6-1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers at home. Three of those wins have come on […]
Free Health Education And Local Shopping Come Together Thursday At Sartell Community Center With Giveaways And Chances To Win Norsemen Tickets
Thursday night at Sartell Community Center, local women are gathering for free health education, local shopping, and wellness booths all in one place.
Matt LaFleur refuses to entertain Packers’ offensive line coaching change
The Green Bay Packers reached an absurd new low during their 35-14 home defeat against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night, with the Lambeau Field crowd responding with loud boos as Green Bay struggled throughout the game. The team has faced significant injury issues, but expectations remain high around the franchise. Matt LaFleur acknowledged that [...]
Braves Announce Ronald Acuña Jr. Move Before Marlins Series
The Atlanta Braves will be the No. 3 seed in the National League playoffs this year, locking in their seeding on Thursday night.Atlanta is coming off a tough series against the Cincinnati Reds that saw them drop two of three games, resulting in their playoff positioning. But the Braves aren’t going to let this get […] The post Braves Announce Ronald Acuña Jr. Move Before Marlins Series appeared first on HEAVY.
Health officials urge families to get vaccinated amid measles case in Allen County
Allen County health leaders are sounding the alarm after confirming a case of measles in an unvaccinated child in Adams County Thursday night.
Falcons soar over the Packers in dominant 35-14 win in Green Bay
The Falcons dominated the Packers on the national stage during Thursday Night Football. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. returned to the lineup and led the team to a convincing 35-14 win in Green Bay
Atlanta Falcons Defeat Packers in Shocking Thursday Night Football Beatdown
The Atlanta Falcons earned their first win of the season.
Jurgen Klopp gives mixed update on Kai Havertz injury
Kai Havertz picked up an injury in Germany’s draw with the Netherlands on Thursday night, undergoing an MRI to assess a suspected hamstring issue.Photo by Lars Baron/Getty ImagesKai Havertz only las...
Germany vs. Greece preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Germany came painfully close to starting the Jürgen Klopp era with a win in Amsterdam on Thursday night, but ultimately had to settle for a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands after Cody Gakpo scored a ...
Falcons’ Bijan Robinson Gets Candid About Packers Defenders
Bijan Robinson dominated the Packers on Thursday night. Afterward, the Falcons star revealed what he noticed from Green Bay defenders. The post Falcons’ Bijan Robinson Gets Candid About Packers Defenders appeared first on HEAVY.
Brian Robinson Jr. finds the end zone on Thursday night
Brian Robinson Jr. did a nice job of spelling Bijan Robinson on Thursday night, posting 50 yards and a score on 10 carries.
Skip Bayless Blasts Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski During Packers Game
Skip Bayless took aim at the Falcons' decision to replace Raheem Morris with Kevin Stefanski during Thursday night's game in Green Bay. The post Skip Bayless Blasts Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski During Packers Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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Pandas and Eagles and A.I., Oh My! Trump Throws a State Dinner for Xi
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Hurricanes 6, Predators 5 – Felix Unger Sorum with Game Winner
The Carolina Hurricanes fell behind 5-1 but then scored five straight goals to defeat the Nashville Predators, 6-5 on Thursday night in Greensboro. The win gives the Canes a 2-1 record this preseason with one game to play. Felix Unger Sorum scored the game winner off a nice snap shot with just 3 seconds left […]
Mizzou soccer blanked 2-0 in loss to Auburn
Mizzou stretched its SEC winless streak to 12 in a 2-0 loss to Auburn on Thursday night in Columbia.
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Rangers finish home slate with 3-1 win over Mets
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Business Loop 70 in Columbia set to close under I-70 Thursday night
Business Loop 70 will close under Interstate 70 in Columbia overnight on Thursday for crews to remove signs on the bridge.
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Packers’ offensive line becomes Thursday night’s crucial matchup against Falcons
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Penguins announce roster for preseason game against Columbus
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‘Thursday Night Football’ opener secures 18.6M for Lions-Bills
Opening night in the new Highmark Stadium set a new high mark for a Thursday Night Football opener on Prime. 18.60 million viewers tuned in for the Buffalo Bills’ win over the Detroit Lions that christened the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, marking a five percent increase over last year’s TNF opener between the Washington…
Ask Pete Dougherty your questions about the Green Bay Packers
Pete Dougherty is taking questions as the Green Bay Packers head into a Week 3 Thursday night matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
Packers vs. Falcons odds: Opening lines for Week 3 matchup
The Packers are favored by nearly a touchdown heading towards a Thursday Night Football matchup.
Arlington police officer fatally shoots armed man during a mental health crisis
Police responded to a suicidal subject call late Thursday night on West Lovers Lane.
Lions Fans Want Kelvin Sheppard Fired After Bills Loss
After Thursday night in Buffalo, Lions fans want one coach gone. #Lions
Clearwater City Council approves street transfers tied to EVO Entertainment Center
After hours of heated debate and public comment, Clearwater City Council voted 3-2 Thursday night to approve another street transfer tied to the Church of Scientology.
Hutchinson, Campbell Rip Lions' 'Terrible' Defense: 'There Will Be Changes'
Aidan Hutchinson and Jack Campbell ripped the Lions' defensive performance after their Thursday night loss to the Bills.
Duncan Sheik, Tony Award-winning composer, dies at 56
Duncan Sheik attends 'The Broadway Legacy Foundation Launch' at the Broadway Museum on November 11, 2025 in New York City. (Santiago Felipe/Getty Images)Duncan Sheik, the Tony Award-winning composer behind Spring Awakening and more, has died, according to his Instagram. He was 56.The Friday morning Instagram post said the "father, husband, son, brother, and friend" died on Thursday night "surrounded by love."A message shared on Sheik's Instagram earlier this week by his family said he was "receiving medical care" and was "in critical but stable condition.""The world has a lost a singular talent, and deeply influential voice in music and theater," Friday's statement said. "From his Grammy-nominated hit “Barely Breathing” to his groundbreaking, Tony and Grammy Award-winning work on Spring Awakening, Duncan’s artistry touched many and leaves an indelible mark on the cultural landscape."Born on Nov. 18, 1969, in Montclair, New Jersey, Sheik rose to fame in 1996 when he released his self-titled debut album, which included his hit song, "Barely Breathing."The song peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned him a Grammy nomination for best male pop vocal performance.Following his debut album, he released Humming in 1998, Phantom Moon in 2001 and Daylight in 2002.While "Barely Breathing" established Sheik as a singer-songwriter, his career later expanded into musical theater, where he found success as a composer.Sheik collaborated with lyricist Steven Sater and composed the music for Spring Awakening, which opened on Broadway in 2006.He told Broadcast Music, Inc. in 2015 that around the time he was making the music for Spring Awakening, he wasn't "a huge fan" of music that was happening on Broadway and he wanted to make the music for an audience "beyond the normal crowd that would go to a Broadway musical."The rock musical, based on Frank Wedekind's 1891 play and starring Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele, John Gallagher and Skylar Astin, became a major success. It won eight Tony Awards in 2007, including best musical, best original score and best orchestrations.He went on to compose music for several other stage productions, including American Psycho and Because of Winn-Dixie. He also collaborated with Sater again on Alice by Heart and The Secret Life of Bees.In his interview with Broadcast Music, Inc., he added that working on musical theater has "helped broaden my palette."Sheik went on to release several more albums throughout his career, including White Limousine, Whisper House, Covers 80s, Legerdemain and Claptrap.In May, it was announced that Sheik's new musical, Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, would make its off-Broadway debut this fall. The musical is based on Moyoco Anno's manga graphic novel of the same name.An off-Broadway revival of Spring Awakening is also set to open this fall. Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
James Cook III delivers in prime time
James Cook III had 21 carries for 135 yards and a touchdown during Buffalo's Thursday night win over the Lions.
Josh Allen opens Highmark Stadium in style
Josh Allen threw for 248 yards and racked up five combined touchdowns on Thursday night.
Five targets for Isaac TeSlaa
Isaac TeSlaa was targeted five times on Thursday night; he caught two of them for 26 yards in the loss.
Buffalo struggles to cover Sam LaPorta on Thursday night
Sam Laporta posted a 6-52-1 line during the team's 10-point loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Jared Goff rides consolation time to big numbers
Forced to play from behind, Jared Goff threw for 327 yards and 4 TDs against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night.
5 takeaways from Lions’ loss against Bills
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HIGHLIGHTS: Week 5 Thursday night football
(WFRV) – Hopefully you turned off Thursday Night Football to tune into the action going on around our area, because Thursday’s high school football slate was money: SCORES: Click the video above to watch the highlights.
Bills Announce Decisions on 2 Players Hours Before Lions Game
The Bills announced decisions involving two players just hours before their Thursday night game against the Detroit Lions. The post Bills Announce Decisions on 2 Players Hours Before Lions Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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Aidan Hutchinson Is Buffalo’s Biggest Problem Thursday Night
Aidan Hutchinson meets the Buffalo Bills offensive line Thursday night, and Detroit needs him to win it. #Lions
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