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THAT viral breakdancer is speaking out after becoming a meme!

WCBS-AM 880 is dropping its all-news format and instead will become the new home of ESPN New York.

Team USA is taking home another Gold Medal after the men’s basketball team came out on top in the final game against France on Saturday (August 10) in Paris, France!

Disney CEO Bob Iger said he sees “tremendous value” in the company’s 11-year rights extension with the NBA despite the significant increase in costs over the previous agreement.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Disney’s latest quarterly results overall sparked joy for the Mouse House — with the record-breaking “Inside Out 2” boosting profits and the company’s consolidated streaming business landing in the black for the first time. That said, there were some mixed emotions: Operating profit for Disney’s domestic theme parks slipped 6% in the June quarter and the company warned that ongoing weak demand could hurt the segment’s results for “the next few quarters.” Meanwhile, Disney’s TV business, excluding ESPN, continued to decline.

The Kansas City Chiefs have made Harrison Butker the highest paid kicker in the NFL.

A second statue of the late Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, depicted courtside with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, was unveiled today in a private ceremony held outside Crypto.com Arena.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Some of the best MMA fighters in the world are in Nashville for PFL Playoffs: Heavyweights and Women’s Flyweights. For the first event of the playoff season, the main card pits Russian fighter Denis Goltsov (34-8-0) vs.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's popularity appears to be dwindling in the US. Initially, the couple were warmly received following their relocation to California, but they have since become increasingly divisive figures.

Venu Sports, the streaming joint venture of Disney-ESPN, Fox Corp. and Warner Bros. Discovery, will cost $42.99 when it launches in the fall.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Streaming sports on a stand-alone basis won’t be cheap. Venu, the streaming joint venture backed by Disney, Fox and Warner Bros.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's popularity in the United States is dwindling, according to a royal expert.

Reflecting on their long-term deal with the NBA, ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro and EVP of Programming & Acquisitions Rosalyn Durant said the rise of the WNBA of late provided extra motivation to renew.

Simone Biles is projected to have some major victories at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics as she prepares to compete for Team USA in gymnastics.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. We’re into the halfway point of the 2024 WNBA season, and the league is heading into an extended break with the WNBA All-Star Game Weekend. It’s also going to be the first time that rivals Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will play on the same team, as teammates on Team WNBA.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor CAA and ESPN alum Courtney Carter has been tapped as chief revenue officer for Seattle’s professional soccer teams, Sounders FC and Reign FC. Carter’s appointment comes on the heels of a transaction completed last month financed through an investment from private equity giant Carlyle that brought the Seattle Reign FC women’s soccer team under the same umbrella as the Seattle Sounders FC men’s soccer team.

Disney is investigating a hack of the entertainment company’s internal Slack channels. A hacker group called Nullbulge claims to have obtained and leaked more than 1 terabyte of data from Disney’s internal Slack channels.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. As we head into the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 16, we’re gearing up for one of the most fun nights of the weekend — the T-Mobile Home Run Derby. This year, 8 of the best hitters in the National League and the American League compete to see how many dingers can one player hit at Globe Life Field (home of the Texas Rangers) in Arlington, Texas.

Since stepping back as senior royals in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been carving out their new brand and enjoying a quieter family life in California. But the strain seems to be showing, with tensions reportedly mounting after the end of their Spotify deal, backlash from Harry's recent award, and concerns over their Netflix collaboration's future.

Meghan Markle subtly altered her demeanour to send a clear message as Prince Harry was controversially honoured with the Pat Tillman Award for Service at an ESPN event in Los Angeles, according to an expert.

claimed she was never consulted about the decision.Royal expert Kinsey Schofield slammed the Sussexes for their obsession with “collecting trophies,” claiming that the public “sees through” ESPN’s decision to honor Harry with the award.“I see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle accepting more trophies for awards that I don’t understand what they’re for,” she told TalkTV.“I guess they’re trying to buy the public’s respect, they’re trying to buy good PR through networking and creating these opportunities to collect trophies for their mantle, but I think the public sees through these individuals.”ESPN has since defended its decision to honor the father of two, who served the British military for 10 years, including two tours in Afghanistan as a helicopter pilot.“ESPN, with the support of the Tillman Foundation, is honoring Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, specifically for the work of The Invictus Games Foundation as it celebrates its 10th year promoting healing through the power of sport for military service members and veterans around the world,” ESPN told The Post in a statement.“While we understand not everyone will agree with all honorees selected for any award, The Invictus Games Foundation does incredible work and ESPN believes this is a cause worth celebrating.”Schofield also took aim at the “Suits” alum for accepting awards for her now-defunct podcast “Archetypes” — which was axed by Spotify after just 12 episodes.“How many awards did Meghan accept for her podcast that was canceled and slammed by her own network,” she told the outlet.