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USA Today
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Odell Beckham Jr. altcasting the Champions League Final with Tom Cruise and David Beckham
Odell Beckham Jr. altcasting the Champions League Final with Tom Cruise and David Beckham Saturday afternoon brings a collaboration between Beckham Jr. and Beckham, as well as a meeting of the worlds of football and American football. Former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will join David Beckham, probably the world's most famous football/soccer player, and Tom Cruise, one of the world's most recognizable actors, to altcast the UEFA Champions League Final in Munich today. Beckham Jr. will be a guest on Beckham & Friends Live, an altcast of CBS Sports' UEFA Champions League broadcast, streamed on Paramount+. The altcast will begin at 3:00 PM ET on Saturday, May 31. Beckham, Cruise, and Beckham Jr. will watch French Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain take on Italian powerhouse Inter Milan in the UCL final being staged at Allianz Arena in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Essentially, this will be akin to a soccer version of the Manningcast during Monday Night Football. An "altcast" is basically what happens when you broadcast a couple of people watching the game and having conversations with each other about what they're seeing; instead of the traditional play-by-play or color commentary on the game. It's like you and your friends watching the game in your living room or at the sports bar. It's just that in this case, Beckham Jr.'s "friends" are two of the most famous people alive. Beckham Jr., who notched a career high 16.1 yards-per-catch during the 2023 season with Baltimore, is a very avid soccer aficionado. He was also a very accomplished youth player. PSG, one of the world's richest and most powerful sports clubs, with a very unique ownership structure, is favored to win its first-ever UCL/European Cup title.
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Highlights from Week 1 of Baltimore Ravens OTAs
Highlights from Week 1 of Baltimore Ravens OTAs Baltimore took the field at the Under Armour Performance Center on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and we're looking at Ravens' highlights from the first week of OTAs OTAs aren't mandatory, and after Baltimore's MVP candidate was absent for Day 1, he made his debut in front of the media for the start of Day 2 and wowed fans on Day 3. Lamar Jackson was back at the Under Armour Performance Center on Wednesday, and the place was buzzing as the MVP candidate looked sharp and in elite shape during his first practice. The training programs are divided into three phases: one mandatory minicamp for the entire roster and one rookie minicamp for each group. No live contact is permitted, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are allowed. Baltimore will hold seven more OTA sessions on June 3, June 5-6, June 9-12, before a Mandatory Minicamp on June 17-19. With the team off until Tuesday, here are the top highlights from Week 1.
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
DeAndre Hopkins has seemingly found the fountain of youth at Ravens OTAs
DeAndre Hopkins has seemingly found the fountain of youth at Ravens OTAs It's early, but DeAndre Hopkins is already one of the nice surprises from the Ravens' summer workouts. There can't be any other logical explanation. There must be a fountain of youth in Charm City. Its river must flow through the Baltimore Ravens headquarters. How else could Ed Reed still perform at an elite level well into his mid-thirties? How is it possible that Ray Lewis could ignore his body's injury and spearhead a Super Bowl run at 37? Maybe the fountain isn't available to everyone. Still, it's fair to ask why John Harbaugh turns 63 in September, and he still doesn't look a day over 35. Last season, Derrick Henry, at 30, ran for 1,921 yards and a league-leading 16 rushing touchdowns. He added 193 yards and two more touchdowns on 19 receptions. Don't look now, but DeAndre Hopkins is also turning back the clock. DeAndre Hopkins's first impression at Ravens OTAs has been a good one. Look, it's only May. Yes, we're only talking about OTAs, but Hopkins is impressing early. On Day 2 of Ravens OTAs, he clocked in at 20 miles per hour, alongside Marquise Robinson and Tez Walker. Yes, we're talking about guys running around in non-contact drills with shorts on, but let's be honest. That's relatively interesting. Hopkins turns 33 years old on June 6th. This could turn out to be something special because Baltimore doesn't need him to be a workhorse. They have Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman for that, but how does one ignore the sideline catch we all witnessed on the Ravens' social media channels? For now, we'll temper the excitement. It's too early to name him a finalist for the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year Award, but he seems like he has an ax to grind and something to prove. Knowing everything we know about him, it seems wise to jot down a few notes and revisit later. Again, it's early, but so far, so good for the old man. He's been impressive, and that's been a consistent discussion at the Under Armour Performance Center.
CBS News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Mark Andrews reflects on his costly playoff drop, looks for redemption with the Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens made plenty of mistakes in their loss at Buffalo in last season's playoffs. The final one belonged to Mark Andrews, who let a tying 2-point conversion pass slip through his hands. It's not an easy thing to get over. "It's tough. This is my life," Andrews said Wednesday. "I put a lot of work into this and everything I do is kind of focused on that. Everything I think about is focused on that, and so it wasn't the way that I had planned it, but that's all part of the story." Andrews didn't talk to local reporters after the season ended, and this was his first post-practice availability. There was some question as to whether he'd be back with Baltimore, given his contract situation and the team's depth at tight end, but the 29-year-old Andrews is still with the Ravens, eyeing his eighth season. Before the drop against Buffalo, it had been another productive season for Andrews, who caught a career-high 11 touchdown passes and played in all 17 regular-season games for the first time since 2021. Like most of Baltimore's core, he has little left to prove in the regular season. The big question looking forward is whether the Ravens can avoid the types of self-inflicted issues that have derailed potential Super Bowl runs in the past — and Andrews is certainly under more scrutiny now. "That's the thing about sports is that it doesn't always fall your way," he said. "It doesn't always go your way, but it's how you bounce back." For Andrews, that's meant leaning on family and others in his circle. "Really just surrounded myself with good people, not look at the outside noise and look myself in the mirror obviously, and just know the type of player that I am, know the type of work that I put in, and, as a professional, it's all about being able to move past it," Andrews said. "But storing that in the memory bank and understanding that this is not the end. This is something that I'm going to work with, I'm going to get better and improve and move on." The Ravens didn't have too many significant losses in free agency this offseason, especially once they retained left tackle Ronnie Stanley. A year from now, however, the roster could look a lot different, especially at tight end. Andrews, Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar all have expiring contracts this season. With the 25-year-old Likely producing quite a bit himself, Andrews could become expendable. "I focus on myself and this team and let all the other stuff deal however it's going to be dealt with, but I'm extremely excited to be here," Andrews said. "This is an incredible organization. I'm very thankful to be here for my eighth year." Likely sounds particularly glad to have Andrews back. "I have to tell everybody, that's big brother. I'm glad everybody's speculation has died down, and I finally have to give him a hug when he came in because we're finally back at it, finally back on the turf together," Likely said. "He's been teaching me since I got here, since I stepped foot (into) being a Raven. From run game, pass game, how to watch film, how to take care of my body and really just take care of every moment in the league. So, I'm glad to have him back." At the tight end position and elsewhere, the Ravens still have a wealth of talent. It's a team that hopes postseason failures of the past will finally stay in the past. "It's learning from mistakes, and the beautiful thing is everybody that's here — we have a lot of guys that are coming back from last year and the year before, and obviously in the years past — so we've been able to learn a lot," Andrews said. "Obviously, I wish we didn't have to go through that again last year, but we've added a lot of guys, too. A lot of guys that are flying around, and this team is incredibly stacked with incredible players."
CBS News
2 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
What's new at M&T Bank Stadium? Baltimore Ravens unveil phase 2 renovation plan progress.
New premium seating, expanded video boards, and upgraded concessions are being added to M&T Bank Stadium to enhance the Baltimore Ravens' game day experience this season. The Ravens shared the progress on the second phase of the multi-million-dollar stadium renovation plan. "There's really no limit to what we want to think about with M&T Bank Stadium," said Brad Downs, senior vice president of marketing for the Ravens. "We know it's a world-class venue." Among the most visible changes are new self-service retail and food options designed to reduce lines and improve fan convenience. The stadium's former ticket office is being converted into a 4,900-square-foot retail store near Section 140, while a new "Ravenous Chicken" concept will replace the old Gate A store at Section 153, both with self-checkout features. "These renovations reflect what fans want," Downs said. "They want to get to the stadium earlier, have places to socialize before the game, during halftime, or afterward." The project was announced in December 2023 and is slated for completion by 2026. The full renovation is estimated to cost about $450 million. More M&T Bank Stadium upgrades Other upgrades include new high-definition video boards totaling more than 75 million pixels and over 100 enhanced TVs throughout the stadium. A reimagined North Plaza is also in development, expected to host a hospitality and retail village capable of supporting major events, such as concerts or even a possible NFL Draft. "The nice thing about these renovations is the ability to activate the stadium in more dynamic ways, 365 days a year," said Ravens President Sashi Brown. "This makes the stadium more attractive for third-party events — soccer matches, concerts — and we're working hard at that." Fans with a taste for luxury can look forward to new field-level "Legends Suites" in the west end zone, along with several other premium club spaces. These additions aim to boost both the in-game experience and offseason engagement through events like watch parties and private gatherings. The next phase Phase three of the stadium renovation is already in the works and is expected to include a new three-level tailgate and concert venue with a full-service bar, scheduled for completion in 2026. For now, Ravens fans will have to wait until September to experience the upgrades firsthand, but with off-season workouts underway and fall fast approaching, excitement for the coming season is already building. What was Phase 1? The first phase, which was completed in 2024, included a new roof deck to give fans a place to sit, eat, and drink before, during, and after each home game. New on-field seats bring fans closer than ever to the on-field action. An upgraded club level and a new ultra-luxury suite, The BlackWing, offer visitors the best views and a game-day experience like no other.
