Day: December 17, 2018

Jets Show Positives, But Need Lots Of Work In OffseasonJets Show Positives, But Need Lots Of Work In Offseason

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Jamal Adams understands what the New York Jets’ record shows: a 4-10 squad facing an uncertain future. He also refuses to accept that they are one of the NFL’s worst, no matter what the standings or critics say. “Again, we’re a good football team,â€� the safety insisted

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Matt Nagy flashes back to painful loss after sweet winMatt Nagy flashes back to painful loss after sweet win

The Bears clinched the NFC North yesterday. But after one of their biggest wins, rookie coach Matt Nagy couldn’t help but flashback to a painful loss in Week One against the Packers, as evidence of how far his team has come. “Ninety-eight days ago,â€� Nagy told Peter King of NBC’s Football Morning

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‘Nobody wants to be associated’ with Maroon 5’s Super Bowl halftime show‘Nobody wants to be associated’ with Maroon 5’s Super Bowl halftime show

Just as no-one seems to want to host the Oscars, no-one seems to want to play the Super Bowl halftime show. Maroon 5 are set to play the 13-minute slot at Super Bowl LIII, but are reportedly struggling to find artists to join them for the traditional group medley. The Super Bowl Halftime Show is arguably the world’s biggest concert, watched by 100 million people around the world.

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PGA TOUR LIVE launches bigger & better package on NBC Sport Gold in 2019PGA TOUR LIVE launches bigger & better package on NBC Sport Gold in 2019

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLA.  – The PGA TOUR and NBC Sports Group announced that PGA TOUR LIVE, the PGA TOUR’s direct-to-consumer subscription video service that live streams extensive Featured Groups coverage of the best golfers in the world, has been enhanced and is now available for purchase in the United States on NBC Sports Gold, NBC Sports Group’s direct-to-consumer live streaming product. PGA TOUR LIVE season passes are on sale now for an early-bird price of $49.99, available through the Desert Classic (Jan 17-20), while a monthly pass can be purchased for $9.99. After January 20, a season pass will cost $64.99. In 2019, PGA TOUR LIVE will present the most robust service in its history, now with four days of live coverage from 27 PGA TOUR events, new 10-minute “Speed Round� recaps for Featured Groups players, expansive VOD content, and integrated scoring and statistics. It is also available on double the number of supported platforms vs. 2018. “The demand and growth of PGA TOUR LIVE has been incredible since we launched in 2015,� said Rick Anderson, Chief Media Officer of the PGA TOUR. “In 2019, we are thrilled to announce that our live coverage will be more robust, more accessible and significantly better for subscribers of PGA TOUR LIVE on NBC Sports Gold.� In 2019, fans can get the gift of an unprecedented amount of PGA TOUR coverage across more platforms than ever before,� said Mike McCarley, President, Golf, NBC Sports Group. “Building upon years of partnership, NBC Sports and the PGA TOUR are enhancing PGA TOUR LIVE by more than doubling the live hours and number of platforms and expanding live coverage from two to four days. Fans will benefit from the addition of PGA TOUR LIVE to NBC Sports Gold.� A complement to the hundreds of hours of televised PGA TOUR programming, PGA TOUR LIVE will provide exclusive, live Featured Groups coverage during all four days from 27 PGA TOUR events, including THE PLAYERS and FedExCup Playoffs, after kicking off with Thursday-Friday coverage at the Desert Classic on January 17, 2019. New for 2019, PGA TOUR LIVE has expanded Featured Groups coverage on Saturdays and Sundays, beginning at approximately 9 a.m. ET and running until the start of the PGA TOUR’s NBC and CBS coverage windows in the afternoon. Additionally, PGA TOUR LIVE will provide free Featured Holes coverage complementing NBC and CBS broadcasts every weekend. Through NBC Sports Gold, PGA TOUR LIVE is now on more supported platforms than ever before. In addition to web, iOS, Android and Apple TV, the subscription service is available for the first time on Roku, Chromecast, and more. In July, the PGA TOUR and NBC Sports Group announced a multi-year digital partnership to carry PGA TOUR LIVE on NBC Sports Gold. PGA TOUR Entertainment produces all live coverage for PGA TOUR LIVE. PGA TOUR LIVE on NBC Sports Gold includes: • 870 Hours of Premium, Live Featured Groups Coverage: up from 414 hours last year – including expanded Featured Groups coverage across four days at 27 PGA TOUR events; • Integrated Statistical Feeds: users never have to leave the action with integrated live leaderboards and player scorecards; • Speed Rounds: fans can get caught up on the day’s action with new condensed rounds from each player in the Featured Groups coverage, allowing them to watch every shot in approximately 10 minutes; • Event Recaps: watch an event recap in an hour-long cut down show that highlights the best of that week’s tournament; • Expanded Integrated Statistics and Scoring: viewers can explore stats at their fingertips while watching live coverage; • Shot Tracing Technology: used for every hole on the golf course; • Video On Demand: upon launch, PGA TOUR LIVE will be stocked with the following archival programming: 2018 PLAYERS Official Film; 2018 FedExCup Playoffs Official Film; and 2018 PGA TOUR Rewind of 16 tournaments. PGA TOUR LIVE comprehensive 28-event calendar in 2019. *Only provides Featured Groups coverage on Thursday and Friday #Provides Featured Groups coverage Wednesday-Saturday ^Featured Hole coverage only ** FedExCup Playoffs

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Suns visit Knicks looking for third straight win after trading ArizaSuns visit Knicks looking for third straight win after trading Ariza

At some point, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Austin Rivers will join the Phoenix Suns after being acquired from the Washington Wizards for Trevor Ariza in what originally was a three-team deal involving the Memphis Grizzlies. As of Sunday, the trade had not been announced but if it gets completed by Monday night

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Kevin Knox faces draft buddy as free-throw problem worsensKevin Knox faces draft buddy as free-throw problem worsens

INDIANAPOLIS — Across the past seven games, Kevin Knox has come on offensively, even if his free-throw shooting is a puzzling mess. Knox regained his starting slot the past four games, so it’s a good time to face Phoenix’s rookie small forward, Mikal Bridges, who also is starting for the moribund

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