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21 Dec 2024

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury Livestream: How to Watch the Boxing Fight Online

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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.

19 Dec 2024

How to Watch Tennessee vs. Ohio State Football Game Online With Sling TV

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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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17 Dec 2024

Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic & More Drop Their Favorite Pre-Game Songs For NBA Cup 2024

For the second consecutive year, the NBA will hold its annual NBA Cup championship game Tuesday in Las Vegas, featuring the Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder (Dec. 17). The road to Vegas was tough as four teams vied for the title, including the Atlanta Hawks, the Houston Rockets, the Bucks, and the Thunder.

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While seamless execution and play-calling styles are essential in securing a victory, great pump-up music could sometimes decide whether a player can perform at the highest levels. From Stephen Curry to Luka Doncic, numerous players who participated in this year’s NBA Cup gave Billboard a taste of what gets them charged up on game day. The picks varied, ranging from rising rap rookies Bossman Dlow and BigXthaplug to established country and rock performers such as Mickey Guyton and The Red Hot Chili Peppers, respectively.

“I’m a longtime basketball fan, so I’m extremely excited to sing the national anthem at this year’s NBA Cup championship game,” says Guyton, who’ll be doing the honors ahead of the Bucks and Thunder game. “It’s going to be an amazing matchup between two of the league’s most exciting teams, and I can’t wait to set the tone for the evening.”

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Check out the entire NBA Cup 2024 playlist below, including selections by Thunder stars Jalen Williams, Aaron Wiggins, Luguentz Dort, and Alex Caruso, who look to take home the W against the Bucks’ ultimate duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.

Tipoff begins tonight at 8:30 EST on ABC.

  1. “TV Off”, Kendrick Lamar – Johnathan Kuminga, Golden State Warriors
  2. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin walkout song – Gary Payton II, Golden State Warriors
  3. “Ain’t No Chimneys in the Projects”, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings – Moses Moody, Golden State Warriors
  4. “Flowers”, Samantha Ebert – Buddy Hield, Golden State Warriors
  5. “Coming in Hot”, Andy Mineo and Lecrae – Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
  6. “Walk Thru”, Rich Homie Quan – Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
  7. “My House”, Flo Rida – Dereck Lively, Dallas Mavericks
  8. “Can’t Stop”, Red Hot Chilli Peppers – Dwight Powell, Dallas Mavericks
  9. “Smoothes in 1991,” Larry June – David Roddy, Atlanta Hawks 
  10. “Free Mind,” Tems – Larry Nance Jr., Atlanta Hawks
  11. “Miki Milane,” Vera Matovic – Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks 
  12. “They Thought I was Dead”, Tyler the Creator – Daniel Gafford, Dallas Mavericks
  13. “The Biggest Pt. 2”, BossMan Dlow – PJ Washington, Dallas Mavericks
  14. “Jumbotron Sh-t,” Drake – Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder
  15. “Family Matters,” Drake – Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder
  16. “Leave Me Alone,” BigXthaplug – Aaron Wiggins, Oklahoma City Thunder
  17. “Talibans II,” Burna Boy and Byron Messia – Luguentz Dort, Oklahoma City Thunder
  18. “Married To The Game,” Future – Alex Caruso, Oklahoma City Thunder
  19. “My Side of the Country” Mickey Guyton, Country Singer

16 Dec 2024

Jon Pardi to Headline NHL Winter Classic Celebration Barnburner

Country fans can celebrate the end of 2024 with Jon Pardi!

NHL and TNT are set to host Barnburner, a hockey-focused fan experience on Dec. 31 in celebration of the 2025 Discover NHL Winter Classic, with Pardi as the headliner.

The event, which takes place around Chicago’s Wrigley Field, will take place from noon to 7:30 p.m. CT, will feature Pardi on the SAP stage. The event celebrating the outdoor matchup between the hometown Chicago Blackhawks and the St. Louis Blues will also host a variety of hockey-themed activities. The studio show – featuring Wayne Gretzky, Paul Bissonnette, Anson Carter, and Liam McHugh – will include pregame coverage live on-site at Barnburner starting at 3 p.m. and will return for postgame coverage from the venue.

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Earlier this month, Pardi announced his 2025 Honkytonk Hollywood Tour, with the 16-date trek launching April 25 in Lubbock, Texas. The trek will visit arenas and amphitheaters across the United States and Canada, with support from “Wild As Her” hitmaker Corey Kent on select dates, and Kassi Ashton.

Pardi released his most recent album, Mr. Saturday Night, in 2023, but since then he’s released the Luke Bryan collaboration “Cowboys and Plowboys,” as well as “Friday Night Heartbreaker,” which reached No. 34 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart earlier this year.

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12 Dec 2024

Beyoncé’s Publicist Seemingly Shuts Down Claim That Christmas NFL Halftime Show Will Be 20 Minutes Long

Beyoncé is set to celebrate Christmas onstage, as she’ll be the NFL Halftime Show headliner for the Dec. 25 game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans — but not for 20 minutes.

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The superstar’s publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, seemingly responded to a fan account’s post via X on Thursday (Dec. 12) that claimed Bey’s upcoming performance is”expected to be 20 minutes long, NFL will give Beyoncé more time than the conventional Superbowl time 12-15 minutes.”

In response, Noel-Schure simply wrote, “Untrue. Her performance will not be 20 minutes.” See the response here. Billboard has reached out to her to confirm her response, but had not heard back at the time of publication.

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Earlier this week, Bey dropped a 30-second teaser for the upcoming performance, in which she lights up a cactus Christmas tree dressed in an all-white outfit and cowboy hat. “HALFTIME SHOW,” reads a title card at the end of the video, which was shared to Bey’s YouTube channel. “THIS CHRISTMAS HOUSTON, TX.”

The event will mark the “Texas Hold ‘Em” star’s first time performing since the release of her Billboard 200-topping album Cowboy Carter back in March.

The Texans vs. Ravens match, which will take place at Bey’s home city’s NRG Stadium, won’t be the only game NFL broadcasts on Christmas Day. The Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers will start the day off at 1 p.m. ET before the next game begins at 4:30 p.m. ET. Both games — and Bey’s halftime performance — will stream live on Netflix, with regional broadcasts and mobile access via NFL+.

10 Dec 2024

Caitlin Clark Says Taylor Swift Invited Her to Watch a Kansas City Chiefs Game

Catilin Clark is in her Swiftie era!

The basketball superstar was named Time’s Athlete of the Year this week, and in the corresponding cover story published on Tuesday (Dec. 10), the WNBA athlete recalled attending “back-to-back” Eras Tour performances during Taylor Swift’s run at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., back in early November. She added that during one of the shows, she met with Swift’s boyfriend and fellow athlete Travis Kelce, as well as his mom Donna Kelce.

Clark also recalled that her appearance at the Eras Tour caught the attention of Swift herself, and the “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” singer sent her “four bags” of Eras Tour merch, which she says came with a note. In the message, Swift reportedly praised Clark’s skyrocketing career, before inviting her to attend an upcoming Kansas City Chiefs game with her. Swift added that “Trav and I” are aiming to watch her play at an upcoming Indiana Fever game.

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Kelce previously opened up about meeting Clark during an episode of his “New Heights” podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother, Jason Kelce. “Saw Caitlin Clark there, got to meet Caitlin. She’s awesome, she loves being out there in Indianapolis, says it’s a fun city, and we’re both just true Midwesterners to the heart,” said Travis, who grew up in Ohio’s Cleveland Heights, and went to college at the University of Cincinnati. “Played high school ball, college ball, pro ball all out here in the Midwest, and it was cool catching up with her.”

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06 Dec 2024

Get Well, Woj: Adrian “Woj” Wojnarowski Shares Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

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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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02 Dec 2024

Twenty One Pilots to Perform at 2025 NHL Stadium Series

The National Hockey League revealed on Monday (Dec. 2) that its 2025 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series has gotten even better, as Twenty One Pilots are set to take the stage for a special intermission performance.

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The outdoor matchup between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings will take place at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, March 1. The game will be broadcast live at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN in the U.S. and on SN360, SN+ and TVAS2 in Canada.

Ohio is special for the musical duo, as both were born in Columbus. To celebrate Twenty One Pilots’ return to their hometown, Ohio State University students will have the opportunity to use their school email address to purchase discounted $20.99 tickets to the game via Ohio State Account Manager. The general public can purchase tickets to the 2025 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series at Ticketmaster.com. 

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Twenty One Pilots are currently in the midst of a tour in support of their latest album, Clancy. The project debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and flew in at No. 1 on both the Top Album Sales and Top Rock Albums charts with 143,000 equivalent album units, landing the biggest rock debut of the year at the time.

The duo wrapped the U.S. leg of the tour in October, before they headed to Australia in November. In April 2025, they will begin their European run of dates, starting in Hamberg, Germany, on April 7.

28 Nov 2024

Jelly Roll Crashes Lainey Wilson’s Thanksgiving Cowboys Halftime Show

Lainey Wilson got a little help from her friend for her Thanksgiving halftime show at the Cowboys vs. Giants game, enlisting Jelly Roll to perform their hit duet “Save Me.”

The duet — which topped Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart for two weeks last year — was part of Wilson’s five-song set at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, which kicked off with “Heart Like a Truck.” Wilson sauntered onto the field in an all-white outfit, complete with a white cowboy hat and long white coat. She ditched the coat as she hit the stage for “Straight Up Sideways,” being joined by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders for a dance number.

After “4x4xU,” Jelly Roll hit the stage to wild cheers for “Save Me.” It was clear how comfortable the pair have gotten performing the more than year-old hit, as they confidently hit the vocal harmonies and drove home the song’s emotional message.

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“The incredible Lainey Wilson!” Jelly Roll hollered as they wrapped the song and he headed off stage to make way for Wilson’s final song, “Wildflowers and Wild Horses.”

In a 2023 interview with Billboard, Jelly Roll told the story behind the Whitsitt Chapel duet, explaining that he was really looking for something to save him from himself — and writing the song was part of that process. “I was in the thick of it — I knew the lifestyle I was living at that moment wasn’t one that could be sustained,” he said. “I needed to make changes in my life, and it was my personal cry for help. Thankfully now I can say I’ve made a lot of positive changes, but I’m still a work in progress.”

Earlier in the day, Shaboozey led the halftime show for the Lions vs. Bears Thanksgiving face-off at Detroit’s Ford Field. Next up, the Packers take on the Dolphins at Green Bay’s Lambeau Field.

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28 Nov 2024

Jon Batiste to Perform National Anthem at 2025 Super Bowl

The NFL announced during its Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 28) broadcast on FOX that Jon Batiste is set to sing the national anthem prior to Super Bowl 2025 kick-off in New Orleans on Feb. 9.

In addition to the five-time Grammy-winning artist’s “Star-Spangled Banner” performance, the NFL tapped Louisiana natives Trombone Shorty, Lauren Daigle and Ledisi as part of the Big Game’s pre-game entertainment. Batiste’s fellow Grammy winner Ledisi will hit the Caesars Superdome field to perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

“We’re honored to work with this year’s pregame lineup to celebrate the rich musical legacy of New Orleans and the entire state,” NFL head of music Seth Dudowsky said in a statement. “The Super Bowl is a rare moment to unite fans around the world, and this year’s performers will bring the energy, soul and vibrant sounds of the region to a global stage, as we kick off Super Bowl LIX with a celebration to remember.”

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Batiste is coming off the release of his Beethoven Blues album, which earned the 38-year-old his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Classical Albums chart. The project is the first of a forthcoming series of solo piano albums from Batiste.

Kendrick Lamar will serve as the headliner for the highly anticipated Super Bowl LIX halftime show in the Big Easy. The Apple Music halftime show is executive produced by Roc Nation in combination with Jesse Collins.

“Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date,” Lamar said at the time of his halftime announcement. “And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one.” K. Dot’s pgLang creative agency will provide direction for his performance.

There’s still a ton of football to be played this NFL season before Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 9) on FOX arrives.