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Royals All-Star Ragans receives 3-year extension

Left-hander Cole Ragans and the Royals are in agreement on a three-year contract extension, the team announced.

ESPN - 3d

Michelin star hotspot in tiny Lancashire village 'not many people know about'

This tiny West Lancashire village has three Michelin star restaurants within a mile radius

BBC News - 3d

His Basketball Career Started as a Volunteer. Now He’s an All-Star Coach.

The Thunder’s Mark Daigneault is the N.B.A.’s coach of the year. He likes to tell people that if you replayed his life 100 times, this outcome would only happen once.

The New York Times - 3d

Lady Gaga, Will Ferrell and Lauryn Hill headline star-studded SNL concert

A host of Saturday Night Live cast members and music stars hit New York on Valentine’s Day for a mammoth 50th anniversary concert. It seems like a daunting task, to sum up 50 years of music in one ...

The Guardian - 3d

Hollywood stars in London for Baftas as pope drama leads nominations

Mikey Madison, Demi Moore and Ariana Grande are among the stars expected at the ceremony on Sunday.

BBC News - 3d

Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tournament was everything the NBA All-Star Game wants to be

Nearly 50 years after it adopted the slam dunk contest from the ABA, perhaps it’s time to once again for the NBA to look outward for a solution to its perpetual All-Star problem. To paraphrase a ...

The Guardian - 2d

Hong Kong’s newest stars? Meet the panda cub twins

A competition to name twin panda cubs launched Saturday following a ceremony at the Hong Kong theme park that houses the twins and their parents.

NBC News - 2d

Look back at Sunday Sitdowns featuring ‘Saturday Night Live’ stars

See Willie Geist’s star-studded collection of Sunday Sitdowns with legendary cast members of “Saturday Night Live” as the show celebrates its 50th anniversary night.

NBC News - 2d

Ex-White Sox All-Star Jenks has stomach cancer

Bobby Jenks, a two-time All-Star closer and World Series champion with the White Sox, is being treated for stomach cancer.

ESPN - 2d

In pictures: Stars grace the red carpet for Bafta Film Awards

Stars including Cynthia Erivo, Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody and Ariana Grande were in their finest outfits.

BBC News - 2d

‘SNL50’ brings skits, stars, and a special celebration for its anniversary

Follow live updates from SNL50: The Anniversary Celebration, featuring iconic sketches, musical performances, and appearances from former cast members and special guests.

NBC News - 2d

Victor Wembanyama’s Undeniable Star Power Is Translating to Another Medium

I haven’t seen the basketball card hobby this excited about a player’s rookie cards since LeBron James’s debut in 2003, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 2d

Dikembe Mutombo Wasn’t Just an All-Star. He Was a ‘Phenomenal Human Being.’

Sunday’s All-Star Game at Chase Center marks the first gathering of basketball’s greats since his passing. It’s an apt venue for the memories.

The New York Times - 2d

Mac McClung Is Not an N.B.A. Star. He’s the Slam Dunk’s Savior.

Saturday night showed it’s not about the best and brightest. It’s about having players who care about the contest, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 2d

'A proud black woman' - Shaw's 'powerful' gesture after starring role

With her opening goal against Liverpool, Khadija Shaw showed her importance to Manchester City. Her actions afterwards were even more important.

BBC News - 2d

The NBA All-Star Game is still searching for answers despite new format

As the NBA concluded its All-Star weekend in San Francisco on Sunday, the consensus conclusion among participants and observers is that the league is still searching for an answer to revive its ...

NBC News - 1d

NBA All-Star 2025: Winners and losers of the new format

The league managed to turn its All-Star Game into anything but a showcase of the best basketball players in the world.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Curry wins MVP and leads Shaq's OGs to All-Star title

Steph Curry claims the Kobe Bryant MVP trophy and leads Shaq's OGs to the All-Star title at Chase Center in San Francisco.

BBC News - 1d

Stars, superstars help "Saturday Night Live" mark 50 years of highlights

Steve Martin, Bill Murray, Paul McCartney, Eddie Murphy and Alec Baldwin were just some of the stars at "SNL50: The Anniversary Celebration" which aired live from New York, of course.

CBS News - 1d

Tatum and Brown had the same critique of new All-Star Game format

Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both had some feedback to share about the new NBA All-Star Game format.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Standout moments as stars mark 50 years of Saturday Night Live

The three-hour special featured Nirvana getting a new frontman and Sabrina Carpenter singing with a legend.

BBC News - 1d

LeBron sits out All-Star Game, ending 20-year run

Lakers star LeBron James sat out his first NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night because of lingering discomfort in his left foot and ankle.

ESPN - 1d

‘S.N.L.’ Celebrates 50 Years With Star-Studded Prime-Time Special

Stage and audience alike at Studio 8H were packed with cast, alumni and other celebrities in a night that was in turns sweet and self-satirizing.

The New York Times - 1d

The N.B.A. Has an All-Star Game Problem That Must Be Fixed

It’s been hard to watch players in the last few All-Star Games and believe they still care, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 1d

Henderson seeks Cheltenham redemption with star turns after 2024 blank

Trainer’s winless festival last year was his first since 2008 but he has three Grade One favourites lined up this time. Forty years on from his first Cheltenham festival success, with See You Then ...

The Guardian - 1d

USA vs. the World? NBA stars like new ASG idea

As the NBA searches for the right All-Star Game format, multiple stars warmed to the idea of an international competition featuring U.S. players on one team and international players on another.

ESPN - 1d

Too long, didn’t remember: NBA stars that time (and the internet) forgot

We look back at seven ex-NBA stars who contributed a great deal to the league, but whose stories also risk being lost to time thanks to vanishing modern attention spans. Have you ever opened up a ...

The Guardian - 15h

Too long, didn’t remember: NBA stars that time (and the internet) forgot

We look back at seven ex-NBA stars who contributed a great deal to the league, but whose stories also risk being lost to time thanks to vanishing modern attention spans

Yahoo Sports - 15h

What worked, what didn't and what's next for NBA All-Star Weekend

What did the league get right -- and wrong -- about the new-look All-Star Game?

ESPN - 11h

Comedy star Keyla Monterroso Mejia is only shining brighter

She got her big break on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and boasts co-signs from Issa Rae and Quinta Brunson. Find out what's next for the Inland Empire native.

Los Angeles Times - 10h

Anthony Edwards not the face of the NBA, potential Finals matchups & All-Star fallout

Vincent Goodwill and Gary Washburn reflect on NBA All-Star weekend, most interesting NBA Finals matchups and why Anthony Edwards doesn't want to be the face of the NBA.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Where to watch 2025 NBA Rising Stars Game: Time, TV channel, rosters, stream as All-Star Weekend kicks off

The annual Rising Stars challenge will take place on Friday night

CBS Sports - 4d

Watch: 'Sesame Street' stars Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Grover give L.A. 'a big hug'

The 'Sesame Street' characters visited the Los Angeles Times to talk about emotions, getting through tough times and finding solace in friends, family and neighbors.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6

NBA All-Star Game 2025 draft: Team Shaq reunites LeBron James and Anthony Davis after Lakers trade

TNT's Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley selected eight-man teams from the 24-player pool. LeBron James was the No. 1 pick.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7

How Emily Sundberg’s ‘Feed Me’ Newsletter Made Her Into a Rising Substack Star

Emily Sundberg’s business newsletter, Feed Me, has made her a rising Substack star.

The New York Times - Feb. 7

Stage and film actor Tony Roberts, who often starred in Woody Allen movies, dies at 85

Tony Roberts, a versatile, Tony Award-nominated theater performer at home in both plays and musicals and who appeared in several Woody Allen movies — often as Allen’s best friend — has died

ABC News - Feb. 7

Wicketkeeper Alex Carey stars as Australia takes control of the 2nd test against Sri Lanka

Australia is edging towards a 2-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka after Alex Carey’s breathtaking century propelled the visitors into a formidable position in the second test

ABC News - Feb. 8