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Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Marchand comes clean about his Panthers intermission snack — and it wasn't Dairy Queen
Brad Marchand has come clean. No, the veteran forward was not eating a Dairy Queen Blizzard in the Florida Panthers' dressing room during the second intermission of the team's eventual 6-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final. So what was on the spoon that cameras caught him with during the intermission? 'Honey,' Marchand said after Florida's morning skate Monday. The Dairy Queen in question during his postgame interview on SportsNet — specifically his chocolate chip cookie dough Blizzard — was from a trip with a few teammates while they were in Raleigh, North Carolina, for the first two games of the series. 'I was kind of making a joke,' Marchand said. 'I think people took it seriously. The amount of messages I got about people going to Dairy Queen yesterday — I appreciate the support. I love a good Blizzard more than anybody, but it's not something I've had in the middle of a game ... yet.' As for the honey? There's a story behind that, too. 'I've always loved honey,' Marchand said. 'Actually, when I was growing up, I loved Winnie the Pooh. So I used to have a Winnie the Pooh bear and I would feed him honey. It was covered — covered — and rock hard. I've always enjoyed it.' So the tale of Marchand with the Panthers continues. He's been stellar on the ice for Florida, entering Game 4 against the Hurricanes with 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in 15 games. He quickly integrated into the team culture as well, so much so that the team shoots rubber rats at him on the ice after wins. He knows how to draw a crowd. That's been known throughout his 16-year NHL career. And nothing is changing now.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jakob Poeltl addresses future with Raptors
Poeltl likes what he's seen and believes there are better days ahead, and he'll be ready to listen. 'I haven't given (my contract) any thought, like, those conversations are gonna start coming once the season ends, and I'm assuming pretty quickly after the season ends,' he said. 'I haven't had any conversations yet. But big picture, I mean, for sure … I've bought into this process and I've kind of gone through the tough times already. So, this is my home right now and I really hope it's gonna be in the future as well.' Source: SportsNet Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA Cory Joseph, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. are starting for the Magic. Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl, Ja'Kobe Walter and Immanuel Quickley are starting for the Raptors. - 6:35 PM It's why the Raptors rebuffed any interest in teams trying to acquire Poeltl at the trade deadline by keeping their asking price at the high-end of the market — believed to be two good first-round picks or some equivalent. Instead, it's likely that the Raptors — who have Poeltl under contract next season before a player option kicks in ahead of the 2026-27 season — will engage in discussions on a contract extension that will keep Poeltl in Toronto through the rest of his prime. -via SportsNet / March 6, 2025 Josh Lewenberg: Scottie Barnes is OUT vs Indiana tonight. Jakob Poeltl returns. -via / February 26, 2025 Gary Washburn: Jakob Poeltl (hip) is OUT tonight for #Raptors. #Celtics. -via Twitter @GwashburnGlobe / February 25, 2025 This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Jakob Poeltl addresses future with Raptors
New York Times
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
How to watch Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers in 2025: Broadcast info and blackout rules
LOS ANGELES — Welcome, intrepid basketball appreciators and Southern California stargazers, to the next epoch of the Los Angeles Lakers. Pro basketball's glamour franchise has landed yet another generational superstar and global marketing force. It is happening again. Luka Dončić made his Lakers debut Monday, Feb. 10, in a comfortable home win against the tuneless Utah Jazz. Figueroa Street was buzzing. Fluorescent yellow No. 77 shirts covered each seat. The crowd got loose and giddy as Dončić was introduced last, conspicuously after LeBron James. As it turns out, earlier that morning, the NBA's all-time leading scorer texted the newest Laker and conceded the honor to celebrate his first game. Advertisement 'The way they received me, everybody, it was amazing to see,' the Slovenian star said Monday night. 'I was a little nervous before. I mean, I don't know the last time I was nervous before a game. But once I stepped on the court, it was fun. Just being out there again felt amazing. It's a new team, a new … everything.' The whole world pictures the Lakers rollin' right now. The allure of the purple and gold is unwavering, of course — this team led the league in national TV looks well before the fever dream trade. But with increased attention and a new extension added to the bandwagon, it's worth acknowledging how labyrinthine the NBA viewing process is right now. Different games are on different channels, not every cable provider carries the regional sports network, and the new media deal that kicks in this fall puts even more streaming apps in rotation. It's frustrating and confusing, two words that should not describe watching a basketball team with LeBron James and Luka Dončić. Here's our best effort to lay everything out, make sense of the changing schedule and figure out how much it costs to watch every single Lakers game. Make sure you're following the team on The Athletic. Jovan Buha is one of the best beat writers in the sport, covering these Lakers with precision and passion. You can stream the Lakers and watch NBA League Pass on Fubo (try it for free). The Lakers territory, designated by the NBA, includes all of Southern California, Southern Nevada and Hawaii. If you're in there, you'll need access to the regional Spectrum SportsNet one way or another. Unfortunately, Spectrum's SportsNet is not carried by all providers. Right now, it's on AT&T U-Verse, Charter, Cox, DirecTV, Bright House Networks and, of course, Spectrum Cable. Advertisement If switching your cable situation isn't going to happen, you can get the games with Spectrum SportsNet+, a standalone subscription at $19.99 per month. Spectrum also carries the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sparks and Galaxy. The pregame show has Chris McGee, Allie Clifton and longtime sportswriter Mike Bresnahan. There's also a stacked squad of former Lakers: 'Big Game' James Worthy, Robert 'Big Shot Bob' Horry, the ever-clutch Metta Sandiford-Artest and five-time champion Derek Fisher. The game broadcast itself is top-notch. Bill Macdonald has established himself as one of the smoother and more reliable play-by-play calls, while Stu Lantz has been at this for the Lakers across four decades. He was the man alongside Chick Hearn during Showtime, putting color into the proceedings and the game in the refrigerator. What you need to watch these games: A cable provider with Spectrum SportsNet, or a subscription to Spectrum SportsNet+. From expatriated Angelenos to loyalists in Ljubljana, everyone outside of the market can watch local broadcasts on League Pass. You also have the option to see in-arena video instead of commercials. What you need to watch these games: NBA League Pass The Lakers are on national TV a lot — at least a quarter of their schedule in primetime in any given year. If you know ball, you already associate days of the week with channel acronyms. Tuesdays and Thursdays are on TNT, Wednesdays and Fridays mean ESPN and weekends go to ABC. For the uninitiated or the forgetful, here's what to consider. This is your Saturday night or Sunday afternoon weekend headliner. It's the network that first broadcasted NBA games back in 1965, and it's the home of the Finals come June. Mike Breen is the sport's gold standard for play-by-play — his 'bang' call codifies superstars and trumpets historic moments. Doris Burke is his reliable pick-and-roll partner. Other rotating broadcasters include Ryan Ruocco, Mark Jones, Michael Grady and Dave Pasch, who called Dončić's debut. The ABC showcase began with a triple-header on Saturday, Jan. 25. It runs through Mar. 16. Advertisement What you need to watch these games: A broadcast antenna will suffice, though ABC is also available on any cable provider or streaming service. Because these are Disney properties, like ABC, you can catch Breen and company here, too. But ESPN usually does Wednesday and Friday games, preceding those broadcasts with NBA Countdown. That's where you'll often see Stephen A. Smith do his uniquely Stephen A. Smith thing and where former pro players like Richard Jefferson, Kendrick Perkins and Chiney Ogwumike make the rounds. What you need to watch these games: Most cable providers have these channels. You can also subscribe to ESPN+, Disney+ or Hulu via add-on. Your Tuesday and Thursday action. These broadcasts open with the always-entertaining, sometimes-absurd 'Inside the NBA' … until the end of this season, at least. Its parent company (Warner Bros. Discovery) will license the Shaq-Chuck staple to ESPN next fall as part of the league's new 11-year media deal. Ernie Johnson has hosted TNT's studio show since 1990. Play-by-play is done by Kevin Harlan, Ian Eagle, Brian Anderson and Spero Dedes, who was the Lakers' radio voice from 2005-11. Analysts include Reggie Miller, Stan Van Gundy, Grant Hill and Los Angeles Sparks icon Candace Parker. What you need to watch these games: Most cable providers include TNT. Otherwise, some games are available on Max via the B/R Sports add-on. If you're out of market, you'll get a few Lakers games here. If you're in the market and don't have access to Spectrum, well, this is where the searing blackout headaches begin. NBA TV is owned by the league and features in-house programming like 'Hardwood Classics' and career retrospectives. There's a lot of fun stuff on the Showtime Lakers, and the 2000 WCF Game 7 comeback rightfully gets a lot of replays. But the actual live games on NBA TV are simulcast from the home team's local broadcast. You'll get Bill and Stu whenever the Lakers are home at their downtown digs. Advertisement What you need to watch these games: Most cable providers offer NBA TV, though some require paying more for it. It's available as part of a League Pass subscription, and the league offers NBA TV as a standalone channel for $8.99/month. It's also available via Fubo or Prime Video via add-on. Starting with the 2025-26 campaign, the NBA will have new national TV partners. Disney re-upped, meaning that ESPN and ABC stay in the mix. But Warner Bros. Discovery (TNT) is out in favor of Comcast (NBC/Peacock) and Amazon (Prime Video). As part of a recent legal settlement, TNT will still retain global rights outside the United States and will license 'Inside the NBA' to Disney. Going forward, the league will have national broadcasts all seven days of the week. Peacock will yield a Monday doubleheader, while NBC affiliates will air Tuesday games. ESPN will have its usual Wednesday action. Prime will now have NBA games on Thursdays — following the conclusion of its 'Thursday Night Football' programming — and a pair of Friday night showcases. Saturdays will still be on ABC. And the weekend will conclude on Sundays with NBC games once 'Sunday Night Football' is over. Brace yourselves. Here's the breakdown: Once the new media deal goes into effect next season, you'll also need to factor in two new services for national games — Peacock ($7.99/month) and Prime ($8.99/month). NBA zealots trying to watch every game will undoubtedly get even more annoyed. But casual fans will be happy and new fans will flock, with more games streamed on commonly subscribed-to platforms. And they'll see a lot of Lake Show — this team will almost certainly lead the league in primetime broadcasts next year, too. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea / Imagn Images)
New York Times
06-02-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Nets' Jordi Fernández steps down as Canada's men's basketball coach: Source
Jordi Fernández has stepped down as coach of the Canadian men's basketball team, an international basketball source said. SportsNet was first to report Fernandez's departure. Fernández, who also coaches the Brooklyn Nets, declined to comment on the news ahead of Brooklyn's game against the Washington Wizards at Barclays Center on Wednesday night. Advertisement 'In fairness to Canada basketball, I want them to make the announcement,' Fernández said, according to the New York Daily News. 'Once they do, I'll be able to answer all your questions.' Fernández took over as Canada's top man in the summer of 2023 when Nick Nurse left the position after being named coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. Fernández's departure leaves a hole at the top of one of the more talented rosters on the international stage, which includes NBA stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, RJ Barrett and Dillon Brooks. Canada qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics after capturing a bronze medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. It marked Canada men's basketball's first medal won in a World Cup and the team's return to the Olympics since 2000. In the Olympics, Canada went undefeated in pool play before facing France in a quarterfinals matchup. France won 82-73 and eventually claimed the silver medal after losing to Team USA in the final.
