Kate Hudson and Brenda Song team up for new Netflix comedy "Running Point"

In the new Netflix comedy "Running Point," Kate Hudson stars as the president of a fictional L.A. basketball team, with Brenda Song as her best friend and advisor. Created by Mindy Kaling and inspired by Lakers president Jeanie Buss, the series blends comedy and sports drama. They join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the new show.

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Kate Hudson and Brenda Song team up for new Netflix comedy "Running Point"

In the new Netflix comedy "Running Point," Kate Hudson stars as the president of a fictional L.A. basketball team, with Brenda Song as her best friend and advisor. Created by Mindy Kaling and ...
CBS News - 1d
Kate Hudson on taking the lead in Mindy Kaling's new comedy, "Running Point"

Kate Hudson stars as Isla Gordon, a reformed party girl stepping up to run her family's pro basketball team in "Running Point," the latest series from Mindy Kaling. She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk ...
CBS News - 1d
Kate Hudson on taking the lead in Mindy Kaling's new comedy, "Running Point"

Kate Hudson stars as Isla Gordon, a reformed party girl stepping up to run her family's pro basketball team in "Running Point," the latest series from Mindy Kaling. She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk ...
CBS News - 1d
Running Point review – you’ll be desperate for Kate Hudson’s basketball comedy to end

This tale of a girlboss battling the sporting world’s patriarchy is a real grind. Perhaps it’d be funny if you care deeply about the sport … but shouldn’t a comedy be able to make you laugh ...
The Guardian - 1d
In 'Running Point,' Kate Hudson gets having to prove yourself, like Lakers boss Jeanie Buss

The actor stars in Netflix's new comedy 'Running Point,' playing a character modeled on the Lakers' president who must prove her business savvy and basketball know-how.
Los Angeles Times - 2d
Kate Hudson on why she wrote a song about her famous mom

The singer and actor dabbled in music for years before finally making an album. 'Glorious' features a song inspired by her mother, Goldie Hawn.
Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21
Review: 'Running Point' is a cozy comedy that's 'Ted Lasso' meets 'Succession'

Starring Kate Hudson, this Netflix comedy centers on a family running a Los Angeles basketball team called the Waves.
Los Angeles Times - 1d
Pepperdine University says Mindy Kaling's new Netflix series 'misappropriated' its basketball team

Pepperdine University has filed a lawsuit against Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery over Mindy Kaling’s upcoming show "Running Point,” alleging trademark infringement regarding its basketball ...
The Hill - Feb. 21
Eagles defensive end said Vic Fangio had team meeting after team gave up 22 points in Super Bowl LIX win

Jalyx Hunt explained the team meeting Fangio had after a poor defensive finish in the Super Bowl
CBS Sports - 4d
Netflix's new show from Mindy Kaling is loosely inspired by the Lakers

Netflix's “Running Point” stars Kate Hudson as the newly appointed head of the fictional LA Waves, a team loosely inspired by the Lakers.
NBC News - 1d
Batting Around: What would your walk-up song be if you were an MLB player?

Do you want your own personal hype song? A fan favorite? A crowd sing-along?
CBS Sports - 1d
Pepperdine University sues Netflix and Warner Bros. over Mindy Kaling's new show

Pepperdine University filed a lawsuit against Netflix and Warner Bros.
NBC News - Feb. 21
Gabby Petito's AI-faked voice in new Netflix documentary sparks viewer backlash

Netflix's “American Murder: Gabby Petito” is facing backlash from some viewers who are questioning whether the filmmakers' decision to use AI to recreate Petito’s voice is ethical.
NBC News - Feb. 21
How the N.B.A.’s Best Team Botched a 25-Point Lead

Oklahoma City had only lost 10 games this season before Minnesota pulled off a miraculous comeback on Monday.
The New York Times - 3d
Cade Cunningham has 25 points and 12 assists and Pistons use big run to beat Spurs 125-110

Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 12 assists and keyed a 19-0 run as the Detroit Pistons won their fifth straight game, 125-110 over the San Antonio Spurs
ABC News - 6d
Raymond Santana of ‘Central Park Five’ Will Run for Office in New York

Raymond Santana was wrongly imprisoned. Now, he wants to join Yusef Salaam, also wrongfully accused in the rape of a Central Park jogger, on the City Council.
The New York Times - 3d
Ville Husso Breaks Record With New Team

Sometimes, a change of scenery is for the best.
Yahoo Sports - 1d
KD shares honest response to teaming up with Steph, LeBron in NBA

Kevin Durant shared an honest response to if he, Steph Curry and LeBron James have ever discussed teaming up in the NBA.
Yahoo Sports - 2d
AppLovin’s stock tumbles as short sellers team up to stoke the bear case

The ad-tech stock is heading for its longest losing streak in more than two years. But it’s still up more than fivefold in the past year.
MarketWatch - 2d
Six NBA game-changers who can alter fate of their team's stretch run: Jimmy Butler, Luka Dončić, more

With just 30 or so games left, these players can make a significant impact
CBS Sports - Feb. 20
What is the Tush Push? How Eagles execute the play, why they run it so well, and how other teams fare

The Eagles have an unstoppable play the league may try to ban again
CBS Sports - 3d
NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand entering the regular season's stretch run

From the tanking teams to those that refuse to lose, and the many pretenders to the few contenders, we give you the world's most accurate power rankings.
Yahoo Sports - 3d
Salah scores, sets up equalizer as Liverpool draws 2-2 at Villa to lead Premier League by 8 points

Mohamed Salah has scored one goal and set up the equalizer by Trent Alexander-Arnold in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at Aston Villa that stretched its lead in the Premier League to eight points
ABC News - Feb. 19
Nick Chubb landing spots: Browns GM Andrew Berry says team does 'expect' running back to enter open market

The four-time Pro Bowl running back and Cleveland could be parting ways after seven seasons
CBS Sports - 3d
Roberta Flack’s 11 Essential Songs

One of the supreme voices of the 1970s and a master of revelatory reinterpretation has died at 88.
The New York Times - 3d
Tubi Is Not the Next Netflix. It’s Something Better

The ad-supported service is home to the biggest content library of any streamer. So why is Tubi still considered a social punching bag?
Wired - Feb. 20
4 Red Wings Who Could Be Traded To New Teams

The Detroit Red Wings will need to make decisions on these players.
Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19
Ranking all 14 new NWSL team jerseys: The good, bad and ugly

A new NWSL season means one thing: New kits! Here are all 14 new jerseys for 2025, ranked from ugly to awesome.
ESPN - 1d
Some Games Run Better On Older GPUs Than On Nvidia's New 50-Series Cards

Nvidia's new 50-series graphics cards just aren't as good at running certain older games as previous hardware generations were, some PC gamers have discovered. With its latest generation of GPUs, ...
GameSpot - Feb. 21
Juan Soto hits a 426-foot home run in his first at-bat for the New York Mets

Juan Soto has homered in his first spring training at-bat for his new team, hitting a solo shot to left-center field in the first inning for the New York Mets against Houston
ABC News - 6d
Navy seeks new generation of skilled workers to ramp up submarine production

While the president is cutting jobs, a search is on for a new generation of workers to build nuclear submarines. The Navy has ordered 29 nuclear subs, and the company that makes them has school ...
CBS News - Feb. 20
'Nothing like F1 has ever done' - gearing up for new season

BBC Sport's Liam MacDevitt attends the launch event for F1's 75th anniversary season at the O2 Arena in London.
BBC News - 2d
Americans say incomes not keeping up with inflation — CBS News poll

Americans express concern about their ability to pay bills and save money.
CBS News - 1d
Bangladesh student protesters form new party in political shake-up

Movement that led revolt against Sheikh Hasina seeks to challenge traditional duopoly
Financial Times - 11h
UK’s Hinkley Point C nuclear plant yet to attract new investors, says EDF boss

Focus falls on future of flagship energy project, the first for a generation
Financial Times - Feb. 21
Dow drops 700 points for worst day of 2025 so far on new fears about economic growth

Stocks sold off on Friday as new U.S. data sparked concern among investors over a slowing economy and sticky inflation, leading them in search of safer assets.
NBC News - Feb. 21
Bracketology: Tennessee faces Texas A&M in battle of No. 2 seeds who could move up if a top-line team falls

This weekend could see some movement in Jerry Palm's NCAA Tournament bracket projection
CBS Sports - Feb. 21
Five teams that could be hit hardest by free agency, plus Jets trade up to No. 1 pick in our mock draft

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Feb. 21
CBS Sports - Feb. 21
49ers exploring possible sale: 10% of team could be up for grabs at this record-setting price, per report

If you have $900 million, you might be able to buy part of the 49ers
CBS Sports - Feb. 21