• PlayStation's Kristen Zitani Lets Talk Gaming, Music, Adventure And Exploration
    Feb 21 2026
    Gaming has grown into one of the biggest entertainment industries in the world-bigger than movies and music combined. 2026 is packed with incredible game launches across all genres - from big blockbusters to creative indie hits. Whether you are looking for an action title, a sports game or the heavily anticipated next installment in a major gaming franchise (i.e Grand Theft Auto), PlayStation's Kristin Zitani can share which titles you should be on the lookout for this year.2026 Titles:Grand Theft Auto (All Platforms) Grand Theft Auto (GTA) is an iconic open-world, action-adventure video game series by Rockstar Games, where players control criminals in sprawling fictional cities, engaging in story missions, all while offering immense freedom to explore and cause chaos in a satirical take on American culture.007 First Light (All Platforms)Earn the Number. 007 First Light is a thrilling espionage action-adventure game from IO Interactive. Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training programme, and discover an origin story of the world's most famous spy.MLB The Show 26 (All Platforms)This year's version highlights a new level of control, deeper immersion, and more action on and off the field across modes such as Road to The Show, Diamond Dynasty, Storylines and Franchise. Baseball MVP Aaron Judge will once again hold court as the cover athlete and his journey will feature into the story-mode.NBA2K26 (All Platforms)For two decades, NBA 2K has redefined sports entertainment, establishing itself as an important piece of hoops culture by creating basketball video games with an immersive experience in the palm of your hand.Wolverine (PlayStation Only)From Insomniac Games, the developers of the critically acclaimed Marvel's Spider-Man franchise, comes Marvel's Wolverine. As he searches for answers about his past, Wolverine will do whatever it takes - unleashing brutal claw combat, violent rage and relentless determination - to cut through the mystery of the man he used to be.Marathon (PlayStation Only )Enter into the dark sci-fi world of Tau Ceti IV: A derelict colony rife with rival Runners, hostile UESC security forces, and unpredictable environments. As you scavenge its zones for valuables with a crew or alone, tense moments of exploration break into fast-paced PvP combat where gunplay is responsive, supplies are finite, and preparation is rewarded.Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls (PlayStation + PC)Assemble a team of legendary Marvel characters in the ultimate 4v4 tag team fighter from PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works and Marvel Games. Experience fast, explosive action where every match is a unique and exciting team VS battle experience.
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    21 mins
  • The Best Versus Worst Super Bowl Commercials With Stevie Archer
    Feb 15 2026
    Saatchi North America - Stevie Archer's career has been marked by her innovative approach to brand storytelling and strategic marketing. Her contributions have earned her accolades in the industry, including recognition by ADWEEK's Creative 100. Joining M+C Saatchi's SS+K in 2019, Stevie has steered the agency through various successful campaigns, including the acclaimed "Looks Like You Need Iceland." Her work extends to impactful initiatives for high-profile clients such as LeBron James and the Biden White House.
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    19 mins
  • The CW's NASCAR X Finity Series Returns With Driver And Co Host Parker Kligerman
    Feb 14 2026
    Viewership Averaged More Than One Million Total Viewers Per Week for 33 RacesTotal Audience Increased 10 Percent Compared to Previous YearChampionship Race in Phoenix Drew 1,015,000 Total ViewersThe NASCAR Xfinity Series reached the finish line of its 2025 season on Saturday, November 1, with a thrilling championship race from Phoenix Raceway, wrapping its first full season on The CW Network as the most-watched in four years. Through 33 races, the NASCAR Xfinity Series averaged 1,034,000 total viewers per week, according to Nielsen, an increase of 10 percent compared to last season, as well as a seven percent gain in adults ages 18-49. The championship race, which saw Jesse Love emerge as the season winner, drew 1,015,000 total viewers and peaked at 1,191,000 total viewers from 9:30-9:45pm ET.The NASCAR Xfinity Series began its 2025 season on The CW at full speed, with the opening race from Daytona International Speedway delivering 1.8 million total viewers, the largest audience for any Xfinity Series race in almost three years. From there, the series never took its foot off the gas with the first 13 races each drawing over one million total viewers for the first time in nearly a decade. The network also introduced a revised graphic package for the series, highlighted by the horizontal standings board at the bottom of the screen, and utilized the new NASCAR Productions state-of-the-art studio facility to bring viewers closer to the on-track action than ever before. The CW also partnered with major sponsors and advertisers through integrations and initiatives throughout the season that elevated brands on both a national and local level.
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    20 mins
  • ESPN's The Philly Special Directed By Eagles Fan Shannon Furman
    Feb 8 2026
    The newest installment of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series, The Philly Special, focuses on the moment that propelled the Philadelphia Eagles to an upset win over the Patriots for their first Super Bowl title in 2018, told through the perspectives of the players, coaches, and fans who experienced it. It’s also a personal look at the city of Philadelphia, with its unique mix of heartfelt optimism, notorious pessimism, and unbridled underdog passion.

    Since 2018, the Philly Special has been immortalized on t-shirts, tattoos, murals, a statue outside Lincoln Financial Field, restaurant menus and multiple holiday albums recorded by the Eagles. It has transcended football to become part of Philadelphia’s cultural identity. It’s not just a play; it’s a rallying cry for a city used to being overlooked. While Philadelphia might be the birthplace of America, the 6th most populated city in the country lives and dies with an underdog mentality – one epitomized by the Founding Fathers, Rocky Balboa…and The Philly Special.

    The Philly Special was directed by Shannon Furman and Angela Zender. An Emmy Award winning director and producer with over 20 years of storytelling and production experience, Shannon Furman directed 10 seasons of the critically acclaimed series Hard Knocks (HBO). She is the lead director and showrunner for the Emmy nominated series Hey Rookie (ESPN) and is also a director on the hit series Quarterback (Netflix). She has directed All or Nothing (Amazon), and her work on the series A Football Life (NFL Network) includes directing the untold story of Brandon Marshall.
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    10 mins
  • AMC's Rise Of The 49er's From The Creative Team Of Ryan Kelly And Nick Mascolo
    Feb 7 2026
    AMC introduces Rise of the 49ers, a limited series event, exploring the dramatic and iconic run of the San Francisco 49ers during the ‘80s and early ’90s. Utilizing rare and never-before-seen footage from NFL Films, Rise of the 49ers features incisive interviews with club legends (and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees) such as Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott, Steve Young and Eddie DeBartolo Jr., among others. Each episode will also feature on-camera contributions from Rise of the 49ers was executive produced by Tom Brady, a San Mateo, CA, native and life-long 49ers fan who also appears on-camera throughout the series.During the “Gold Rush” reign from 1981 to 1995, the San Francisco 49ers won five Super Bowls and revolutionized the sport, on and off the field. The series chronicles the rise of the team from underdogs into pro football’s most glamorous franchise and offers a compelling look at the personalities that helped shape the sport.Rise of the 49ers director Ken Rodgers is a documentary filmmaker and senior executive for NFL Films, one of the most well-respected production companies in the industry. For the past 17 seasons, he has been the lead creative producer behind HBO’s Hard Knocks, the first and most successful sports follow-doc series in television history. Rodgers has won 13 Emmy Awards, the most recent as Senior Coordinating Producer on the 10-part ESPN+ series Man in the Arena. Ken has directed multiple ESPN 30 for 30 films including NY Sack Exchange, The Minister of Defense, Elway to Marino, Deion’s Double Play, etc.
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    9 mins
  • Everybody Loses From Sports Journalist Danny Funt The New Age Of Sports Gambling
    Jan 31 2026
    This jaw-dropping book pulls back the curtain on the alluring yet perilous world of American sports gambling. Built around explosive interviews with the power players of the betting boom at FanDuel, DraftKings, and beyond, it reveals the troubling methods that are being used to bleed gamblers dry.Everybody Loses is the first major investigation into America's sports gambling industry. Journalist Danny Funt has obtained wild stories and stunning admissions from the people trying to transform our nation of sports fans into a nation of sports gamblers, including:. Former sportsbook executives who cop to misleading customers, with one admitting they're "selling that you can win, but you can't.". VIP "hosts" at the gambling companies who divulge the extravagant perks they offer their biggest losers to keep them hooked.. Insiders who recall secret meetings where NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLB executives learned how much money their leagues stood to make if they abandoned their opposition to gambling.. Lobbyists who detail how they converted skeptical politicians into gambling industry cheerleaders.This riveting narrative will captivate sports fans, concerned parents, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of money and morals. Everybody Loses is the crucial book for understanding why sports gambling is suddenly everywhere-and why the odds are so great that the problems it's creating will soon spiral out of control.
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    11 mins
  • Bottom Of The Pyramid From Author Dancer And Motivator Nia Sioux
    Jan 25 2026
    Young dancer Nia Sioux was only nine years old when she stepped into stardom as one of the original cast members of Lifetime's reality TV show Dance Moms. Nia learned new choreography week after week and competed against dancers from across the country as well as at her own studio. Perhaps her greatest obstacle was suffering through her dance teacher's ranking of the girls against each other in her infamous pyramid, where Nia spent the majority of her time on the bottom-all in front of an audience of millions.But there was much that viewers didn't see. How her experiences in the studio went far beyond what made it into the show. How she was ostracized for not fitting into an aesthetic that wasn't designed for girls like her. How her friendships and her mental health crumbled under the strain of the show. How she lost control of her story and her voice.But don't be fooled-this is a story about resilience. Nia is not looking for pity, sympathy, or validation as she reflects on her experiences. Instead, she is choosing to use her story as a celebration of triumph. Nia finally gets to tell her story in her own way and in her own words. In this captivating memoir, Nia reclaims both the spotlight and her narrative.In addition to going behind the scenes of the seven seasons of Dance Moms, she shows how she fought against the negative perceptions that dominated her tween and teen years and emerged as a confident young woman secure in her talents and her direction. Anyone who has ever felt misunderstood, overlooked, or stuck at the bottom of the pyramid will be inspired by Nia's story of overcoming. "Despite barriers and constant naysayers, assumptions and criticisms, only you know who you are inside and out," Nia says. "And you have the power to create your own narrative, your own level of success."
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    19 mins
  • Coach Pete Carroll's Journey As A USC Trojan And Beyond From Monte Burke
    Jan 18 2026
    The University of Southern California received thousands of calls, emails and letters in 2001, after hiring former NFL coach, Pete Carroll, to resurrect its moribund program. Carroll was a "failure," a "fraud," and a "flake" according to USC boosters, the fans in Los Angeles and the college football cognoscenti. But by the middle of the decade, he had turned USC into a legendary juggernaut, with multiple Heisman Trophy winners and national championships.In Men of Troy, Monte Burke, provides the definitive account of this singular dynasty, based on original reporting and more than 150 new interviews. Burke illustrates how Carroll and his colorful cast of coaches and players-including cross-eyed quarterback turned national heartthrob, Matt Leinart, and the electric, generational running back, Reggie Bush-not only took over college football, but Los Angeles and the country, as well.Burke not only takes readers through the iconic games of the era, but also behind the scenes-in the locker room, on the recruiting trail and into the LA nightlife scene, where the players enjoyed their celebrity status and, at times, succumbed to illicit temptations. He also puts the dynasty in proper context, tracing the breathtaking rise of the program, the sudden and inglorious fall, and the scandal that left a program in ruins and precipitated the drastic changes that led to the current era of college football.
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    19 mins