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Beyoncé is getting in on the Netflix buffering joke ahead of her highly anticipated NFL Halftime Show performance.
On Tuesday (Dec. 24), the 43-year-old superstar shared a new 30-second teaser for her upcoming performance, which will air during the Christmas Day NFL doubleheader on Netflix.
In the clip, Beyoncé — dressed in a long shawl, a sparkly top, a large hat and black sunglasses — sits on a football field strumming a banjo as her hit song “Texas Hold ‘Em” plays. After a few moments, she stops playing, pulls down her sunglasses, and the camera zooms in on her face as a buffering wheel spins on screen — a playful nod to the glitches experienced during Netflix’s mid-November Mike Tyson-Jake Paul boxing match. Beyoncé giggles as the video resumes and ends with her giving the camera a wink.
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Alongside the teaser, Beyoncé wrote on Instagram: “I’m sending you big joy and love on this Cowboy Christmas Eve. I’ll see y’all tomorrow, in my city HTX.”
Netflix also shared the teaser on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “LOADING…BEYONCÉ. NFL Halftime Show – Ravens vs. Texans. Kickoff at 4:30 PM ET. Tomorrow on Netflix. #NFLonNetflix.”
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The teaser comes just one day before Beyoncé’s hometown performance at Houston’s NRG Stadium, where she’ll take the stage for the highly anticipated halftime show between the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day.
This will be Beyoncé’s first live performance since the release of Cowboy Carter, her Billboard 200-topping album. The NFL first announced her halftime appearance in mid-November, sharing a teaser of her standing atop a rose-covered vintage car, effortlessly catching a football, and the opening track “American Requiem” from Cowboy Carter playing in the background — a likely hint at her setlist.
The Christmas Day doubleheader opens with the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 p.m. ET, followed by the Texans vs. Ravens game at 4:30 p.m. ET. Both games — and Beyoncé’s halftime performance — will stream live on Netflix, with additional access via NFL+ for regional broadcasts and mobile viewers.
Beyoncé’s return to the NFL halftime stage marks her first appearance since her iconic 2013 Super Bowl performance, where she reunited with Destiny’s Child. In 2016, she joined Coldplay and Bruno Mars for another unforgettable performance.
Watch Beyoncé’s latest teaser for A Cowboy Carter Christmas above.
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One of the most anticipated boxing matches of the year takes place today, as Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury meet in the ring in Saudi Arabia.
Fresh off the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing fight, Usyk and Fury meet for a rematch that was so highly-anticipated, it apparently had to wait until the end of the year to take place. Organizers are expecting a huge audience for Fury vs. Usyk 2, which is shaping up to be a competitive matchup. Want to watch the Fury and Usyk fight online? Here’s what you need to know.
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk Fight: Date, Time
The Fury vs. Usyk boxing fight takes place today, Saturday, December 21 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event kicks off at 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT, with the main card (and Fury vs. Usyk) expected to take place around 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT.
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How to Watch Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk Rematch Online
This is an official pay-per-view event so the only way to watch Fury vs. Usyk 2 from the U.S. is by purchasing the PPV feed on DAZN. The PPV price is $39.99 and lets you livestream the Fury vs. Usyk fight on your laptop, phone, tablet or TV.
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While there may be free streaming links floating around on sites like Reddit and X (formerly Twitter), the only official live feed is through DAZN. There is no (legal) way to watch Usyk vs. Fury 2 online for free.
Usyk vs. Fury 2: Odds, Predictions
This is the second meeting between the two fighters this year: Usyk and Fury first met in May, with the undisputed world heavyweight title on the line and it was Usyk claimed the title, becoming the first four-belt champion in the division’s history.
Fury gets his chance to take the title back in today’s rematch, where a win will also make him a unified champion for the first time. Oddsmakers have Usyk though as the betting favorite, with Fury as the underdog.
Watch the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury’s rematch today on DAZN.
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Kicking off the NCAA College Football Playoff, you can watch the primetime game for the first round with Sling TV.
The No. 7-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (10-2) take on the No. 6-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (10-2) at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Dec. 21.
When Does Tennessee vs. Ohio State Game Start?
The Tennessee vs. Ohio State game broadcasts live, with kick-off at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The game airs on ABC and ESPN, which are both available on Sling TV.
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Where to Watch Tennessee vs. Ohio State Online
The Tennessee Volunteers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes game broadcasts on ABC and ESPN, and it’s also livestreaming on Sling Orange + Blue. Keep reading for more details on how cord-cutters can watch the Tennessee-Ohio State game online with Sling.
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How to Watch Tennessee vs. Ohio State with Sling TV
A subscription to Sling Orange + Blue — which comes with ABC and ESPN — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $30 for the first month of service and $60 per month afterwards.
You can watch local networks such as NBC and Fox, while you can also watch many cable networks, including ESPN2, FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, Cartoon Network, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, MSNBC and many others.
Please note: If you subscribe after Friday, Dec. 20, the monthly price goes up starting at $45.99 per month for Sling Orange. Prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market. You can learn more about Sling subscription prices here.
Who Is Performing During Tennessee vs. Ohio State Halftime Show?
Since it’s a game, the Ohio State Marching Band is set to perform at halftime of the Tennessee vs. Ohio State game.
Starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, Tennessee Volunteers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes broadcast on ABC and ESPN, while it’s also available to livestream on Sling TV on Saturday, Dec. 21.
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Adrian Wojnarowski, the former lead NBA reporter for ESPN, stepped down from the role earlier this year to become the general manager of his alma mater’s men’s basketball team, St. Bonaventure. In a new interview, Wojnarowski, lovingly referred to as Woj by his colleagues and readers, shared that he’s been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is monitoring his health carefully.
Woj sat down with Sports Illustrated and shared with the publication what his next steps in life are after many years as ESPN’s top NBA insider. Woj was one of the leading sports reporters covering the NBA due to his ability to obtain breaking news ahead of other outlets and his sources offered reliable tips that led to published stories.
In the SI piece, Wojnarowski does reveal that while the diagnosis was indeed jarring, it wasn’t the reason he stepped away from his coveted role at ESPN. Instead, he framed it as a moment of clarity.
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The prognosis, Woj says, is good. “When you hear cancer, you think about it going through your body like Pac-Man,” Woj says. “Prostate cancer, it generally stays confined to your prostate and is typically slow growing.” He has no symptoms and says the cancer is “pretty limited in scope.” Active surveillance is the current treatment, which translates to quarterly checkups and regular monitoring. He’s been instructed to improve his eating habits, exercise more and get better sleep. Surgery is still a possibility, but for now doctors say the only reason to have it is if he can’t mentally deal with having the cancer inside him.
The sobering news aside, Wojnarowski also stated that he intends to enjoy life more and realizes that time is fleeting. One of his former ESPN colleagues, NFL insider Chris Mortensen, died in March of this year from throat cancer. After attending a memorial service for Mortensen in Arkansas this past May, the moment hammered home to Wojnarowski how unimportant the job was in comparison to spending time with loved ones.
“In the end, it’s just going to be your family and close friends. And it’s also, like, nobody gives a sh*t. Nobody remembers [breaking stories] in the end. It’s just vapor,” Woj said.
Amen to that.
To read the full Sports Illustrated profile on Adrian “Woj” Wojnarowski, click here.
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