2024 NBA Finals: For Luka Dončić and the Mavericks, a little help could go a long way
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The Dallas Mavericks, led by Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, are trailing 2-0 in the NBA Finals and need more scoring support from their role players. P.J. Washington, Derrick Jones Jr., Maxi Kleber, and others have struggled with their shooting in the Finals, averaging only 28 points on 37.7% shooting. In the regular season and previous playoff rounds, they averaged 32.9 points on 46.2% shooting. The Mavericks' spot-up shooters have been particularly ineffective, missing 16 of their 18 attempts from 3-point range when left open. The team has also struggled to generate open 3-point attempts, averaging only nine per game compared to 13.7 in the regular season. Despite the shooting struggles, Dončić remains confident in his teammates and encourages them to keep shooting. The Celtics have focused on limiting the Mavericks' corner 3-pointers and forcing Dončić and Irving to rely on iso plays. The Mavericks' role players will need to step up their shooting performance to narrow the gap in the series. While they have historically performed slightly better at home, there is no strong evidence to support a significant improvement. The key to unlocking the Mavericks' offense could be Derrick Jones Jr., who has shot better on open 3-pointers at home. The better the role players shoot, the more space Dončić and Irving will have to score, and the more competitive the Mavericks can be in the Finals.

#NbaFinals #LukaDončić #DallasMavericks #ScoringSupport #RolePlayers #ShootingStruggles #3pointers #BostonCeltics

https://sports.yahoo.com/2024-nba-finals-for-luka-doncic-and-the-mavericks-a-little-help-could-go-a-long-way-131247680.html 

 French Open 2024 men's final: How to watch the Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev match today
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The 2024 French Open men's final at Roland Garros is taking place today between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev. Alcaraz, the No. 3 seed, defeated Jannik Sinner in the Semis to become the youngest player to make grand slam finals on all three surfaces. Zverev, the No. 4 seed, defeated Casper Ruud in his Semis match. The Alcaraz vs. Zverev match is scheduled to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. ET. The match will be broadcasted on NBC and Peacock in the US. Viewers can also stream the match for free on Peacock with a subscription or use a VPN to access free livestream coverage. The French Open broadcast schedule includes the Men's Final on Sunday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET. The article provides various options for watching the French Open without cable, including streaming services like Peacock, Fubo, DirecTV, and VPNs. The article also lists the seeds for the men's and women's singles at the French Open.

#FrenchOpen #Tennis #CarlosAlcaraz #AlexanderZverev #Broadcast #Streaming #Nbc #Peacock

https://sports.yahoo.com/french-open-2024-mens-final-how-to-watch-the-carlos-alcaraz-vs-alexander-zverev-match-today-201902581.html 

 Dornoch pulls off an upset to win the first Belmont Stakes run at Saratoga Race Course at 17-1
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Dornoch, ridden by Luis Saez and trained by Danny Gargan, won the first Belmont Stakes run at Saratoga Race Course. The horse, co-owned by Jayson Werth, won the race at odds of 17-1. Dornoch had previously finished 10th in the Kentucky Derby. The race was historic as it was the first time the Belmont Stakes was run at Saratoga in its 161-year history. The race was shortened to 1 1/4 miles instead of the usual 1 1/2 miles. It is the first win in any Triple Crown for Gargan and the second in the Belmont for Saez. Sierra Leone finished third and Honor Marie finished fourth. The race marked the sixth consecutive year that a different horse won each of the three Triple Crown races.

#BelmontStakes #HorseRacing #Dornoch #LuisSaez #DannyGargan #JaysonWerth #SaratogaRaceCourse

https://sports.yahoo.com/dornoch-wins-first-belmont-stakes-225424354.html 

 Red Sox vs. White Sox Highlights
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The White Sox lost to the Red Sox, extending their losing streak to 14 games. Andrew Vaughn was called for interference on a ball that wasn't in play due to the Infield Fly Rule. The Cubs came back twice to beat the White Sox in the first game of the Crosstown Classic. Gavin Sheets hit a 3-RBI triple off the wall for the White Sox. Mike Tauchman hit a walk-off home run to help the Cubs complete back-to-back comebacks and sweep the White Sox. Patrick Wisdom talked about getting the win and his game-tying home run.

#RedSox #WhiteSox #Baseball #LosingStreak #Interference #CrosstownClassic

https://sports.yahoo.com/red-sox-vs-white-sox-045603569.html 

 Brittney Griner scores 11 points in season debut as Mercury beat Lynx
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Brittney Griner made her season debut for the Phoenix Mercury, scoring 11 points and grabbing four rebounds in a game against the Minnesota Lynx. The Mercury also had their starting guard Bec Allen return from a concussion, giving them their ideal starting lineup for the first time this season. Kahleah Copper was the star of the night, scoring 34 points and hitting a game-winning 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left. The Mercury won the game 81-80. Griner had missed the first 10 games of the season. The Mercury's next game is against the Dallas Wings.

#BrittneyGriner #PhoenixMercury #MinnesotaLynx #Wnba #KahleahCopper

https://sports.yahoo.com/brittney-griner-scores-11-points-in-season-debut-as-mercury-beat-lynx-013952842.html 

 Joey Estes takes perfect game into 7th, Athletics beat Mariners 2-1
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Joey Estes took a perfect game into the seventh inning as the Oakland Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1. Estes, making his seventh career start, did not allow a baserunner until J.P. Crawford led off the seventh inning with a double. The A's scored on a home run by Zack Gelof in the third and a passed ball in the sixth. Estes left the game after throwing 78 pitches and striking out five. T.J. McFarland grounded out to shortstop to keep the shutout intact. The Mariners loaded the bases in the seventh but failed to score. The A's closer, Miller, closed the game for his 12th save. Mariners starter allowed one earned run in six innings. The A's drew a crowd of 9,735 at the Coliseum. In terms of injuries, Mariners closer Andrew Muñoz underwent an MRI for a back injury, and there is no timetable for his return. Athletics pitcher was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas after being reinstated from the injured list.

#JoeyEstes #OaklandAthletics #SeattleMariners #Baseball #PerfectGame

https://sports.yahoo.com/joey-estes-takes-perfect-game-040317983.html 

 Handicapping the Champions League semifinals
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Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick provide a preview of the Champions League semifinals between Bayern-Real Madrid and Dortmund-PSG. The semifinals will feature Bayern Munich facing off against Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund taking on Paris Saint-Germain. The first leg of the semifinals will be played on [date], with the second leg taking place on [date]. Bayern Munich is the defending champion and has a strong team led by star players such as Robert Lewandowski and Manuel Neuer. Real Madrid, on the other hand, has a rich history in the Champions League and boasts a talented squad including players like Karim Benzema and Eden Hazard. Borussia Dortmund will rely on their young and talented squad, with players like Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho, to challenge Paris Saint-Germain, who have a star-studded lineup featuring Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. The article provides insights into the strengths and weaknesses of each team and offers predictions for the outcomes of the matches.



https://sports.yahoo.com/handicapping-champions-league-semifinals-100000877.html 

 Hyman gets 1st playoff hat trick, McDavid has 5 assists as Oilers beat Kings 7-4 in Game 1
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Zach Hyman scored his first playoff hat trick and Connor McDavid had five assists as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 7-4 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Leon Draisaitl, and Warren Foegele also scored for the Oilers. Adrian Kempe, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Trevor Moore scored for the Kings. The Oilers had lost the first game of their last seven playoff series and had not won Game 1 of a series on home ice since 1990. Game 2 of the series is scheduled for Wednesday night.

#ZachHyman #ConnorMcdavid #EdmontonOilers #LosAngelesKings #NhlPlayoffs #Game1

https://sports.yahoo.com/hyman-gets-1st-playoff-hat-055313019.html 

 Kreider scores tiebreaking goal late as Rangers beat Devils 4-3 in game that began with fights
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The New York Rangers defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-3 in an NHL hockey game that started with a 10-player brawl. Chris Kreider scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, while Artemi Panarin and Alexis Lafreniere each had a goal and an assist. Kaapo Kakko also scored for the Rangers. Nico Hishier, Ondrej Palat, and Brendan Smith scored for the Devils. The Rangers completed a four-game season series sweep of the Devils. The game started with a physical altercation, resulting in eight players being ejected. The head coaches, Peter Laviolette and Travis Green, also exchanged words. The Rangers' Igor Shesterkin made 17 saves, while Kaapo Kahkonen stopped 37 shots for the Devils. The Rangers have won six of their last seven games and 11 of their last 14.

#Nhl #NewYorkRangers #NewJerseyDevils #Hockey

https://sports.yahoo.com/kreider-scores-tiebreaking-goal-rangers-021224587.html 

 Texas Longhorns vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack: live game updates, stats, play-by-play
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The article provides live game updates, stats, and play-by-play coverage of the basketball game between the Texas Longhorns and the North Carolina State Wolfpack. The game is part of the NCAAW Elite 8 and is scheduled to take place on March 30. The article mentions Caitlin Clark, who holds a scoring record, and provides information about the teams' rankings in their respective conferences. The article is published on Yahoo Sports.



https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaw/north-carolina-state-wolfpack-texas-longhorns-202403310585/ 

 Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets: live game updates, stats, play-by-play
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The article provides live game updates, stats, and play-by-play commentary for the Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets basketball game. The game is scheduled for 6:30 PM PDT on March 29, 2024. The Houston Rockets are favored to win with a point spread of -7.5. The over/under for the game is set at 229.5 points. The article also includes links to purchase merchandise related to the Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz.



https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/houston-rockets-utah-jazz-2024032926/ 

 Women’s NCAA tournament - Stanford holds off Iowa State in instant classic
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Stanford holds off Iowa State in a thrilling second-round game of the Women’s NCAA tournament. Kiki Iriafen and Emily Ryan both scored career highs in points. The game took place on Sunday, March 24, 2024, and was described as an instant classic.



https://sports.yahoo.com/women-ncaa-tournament-stanford-holds-062735270.html 

 NCAA tournament games, scores, results: Follow Sunday's March Madness action live
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Sunday's March Madness action includes the first-round play for both the men and women, with Sweet 16 berths on the line. The men's schedule includes No. 2 Marquette defeating No. 10 Colorado 81-77, No. 1 Purdue facing No. 8 Utah State, No. 4 Duke against No. 12 James Madison, No. 3 Baylor against No. 6 Clemson, No. 4 Alabama against No. 12 Grand Canyon, No. 1 UConn against No. 9 Northwestern, No. 1 Houston against No. 9 Texas A&M, and No. 5 San Diego State against No. 13 Yale. The women's schedule includes No. 7 Duke defeating No. 2 Ohio State 75-63, No. 1 South Carolina defeating No. 8 North Carolina 88-41, No. 4 Kansas State against No. 5 Colorado, No. 3 LSU against No. 11 Middle Tennessee, No. 3 Oregon State against No. 6 Nebraska, Texas against Alabama, No. 4 Virginia Tech against No. 5 Baylor, and No. 2 Stanford against No. 7 Iowa State. The men's and women's games are being broadcast on CBS, ESPN, ABC, TNT, TBS, and truTV. The results so far include No. 2 Marquette defeating No. 10 Colorado 81-77, No. 7 Duke defeating No. 2 Ohio State 75-63, and No. 1 South Carolina defeating No. 8 North Carolina 88-41.

#NcaaTournament #MarchMadness #CollegeBasketball #Men'sBasketball #Women'sBasketball #Scores #Results

https://sports.yahoo.com/live/ncaa-tournament-games-scores-results-follow-sundays-march-madness-action-live-154546676.html 

 NCAA tournament games, scores, results: Follow Sunday's March Madness action live
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Sunday's March Madness action includes the first-round play for both the men and women, with Sweet 16 berths on the line. The men's schedule includes No. 2 Marquette defeating No. 10 Colorado 81-77, No. 1 Purdue facing No. 8 Utah State, No. 4 Duke against No. 12 James Madison, No. 3 Baylor against No. 6 Clemson, No. 4 Alabama against No. 12 Grand Canyon, No. 1 UConn against No. 9 Northwestern, No. 1 Houston against No. 9 Texas A&M, and No. 5 San Diego State against No. 13 Yale. The women's schedule includes No. 7 Duke defeating No. 2 Ohio State 75-63, No. 1 South Carolina defeating No. 8 North Carolina 88-41, No. 4 Kansas State against No. 5 Colorado, No. 3 LSU against No. 11 Middle Tennessee, No. 3 Oregon State against No. 6 Nebraska, Texas against Alabama, No. 4 Virginia Tech against No. 5 Baylor, and No. 2 Stanford against No. 7 Iowa State. The men's and women's games are being broadcast on CBS, ESPN, ABC, TNT, TBS, and truTV. The results so far include No. 2 Marquette defeating No. 10 Colorado 81-77, No. 7 Duke defeating No. 2 Ohio State 75-63, and No. 1 South Carolina defeating No. 8 North Carolina 88-41.

#NcaaTournament #MarchMadness #CollegeBasketball #Men'sBasketball #Women'sBasketball #Scores #Results

https://sports.yahoo.com/live/ncaa-tournament-games-scores-results-follow-sundays-march-madness-action-live-154546676.html 

 Kansas Jayhawks vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs: live game updates, stats, play-by-play
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The article provides live game updates, stats, and play-by-play commentary for the NCAA Round of 32 game between the Kansas Jayhawks and Gonzaga Bulldogs. The game is scheduled for 3:10 PM PDT on March 23, 2024. The point spread is Gonzaga -4.5 with an over/under of 151.5. The article also includes links to purchase merchandise related to the teams.



https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/gonzaga-bulldogs-kansas-jayhawks-202403230287/ 

 March Madness Thursday recap: Watch out for the 11 seeds — and Jack Gohlke
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Thursday marked a thrilling, upset-filled start to the NCAA tournament with a pair of No. 11 seeds and Jack Gohlke ensuring that 99.9% of perfect brackets were toast before the late games even tipped. Duquesne upset No. 6 BYU with a 71-67 win, Oregon beat sixth-seeded South Carolina 87-73, and NC State defeated No. 6 Texas Tech 80-67. This marks the fourth straight tournament in which at least one No. 11 seed has advanced. Jack Gohlke led No. 14 Oakland to a massive upset win over No. 3 Kentucky with 10 3-pointers and 32 points. Marcus Domask of No. 3 Illinois recorded a triple-double in their 85-69 win over No. 14 Morehead State. No. 4 Kansas narrowly defeated No. 13 Samford, 93-89, with a controversial foul call in the final seconds.

#NcaaTournament #MarchMadness #Upsets #No11Seeds #JackGohlke

https://sports.yahoo.com/march-madness-thursday-recap-watch-out-for-the-11-seeds--and-jack-gohlke-050817598.html 

 San Antonio Spurs vs. Brooklyn Nets: live game updates, stats, play-by-play
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The article provides live updates, stats, and play-by-play coverage of the game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Brooklyn Nets. The game is scheduled for March 17, 2024, at 6:30 PM PDT. The point spread is -1.5 in favor of the Spurs, with an over/under of 220.5. The article also includes links to purchase merchandise related to the teams.



https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/brooklyn-nets-san-antonio-spurs-2024031724/ 

 Philadelphia 76ers vs. Charlotte Hornets: live game updates, stats, play-by-play
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The article provides live updates, stats, and play-by-play commentary for the game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Charlotte Hornets. The game took place on March 17, 2024, at the Wells Fargo Center. The final score and details of the game are not mentioned in the article. The article also includes highlights and top plays from the game.



https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/charlotte-hornets-philadelphia-76ers-2024031620/ 

 Yankees' Gerrit Cole says he has 'nerve inflammation' in elbow, won't throw for 3-4 weeks
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Gerrit Cole, pitcher for the New York Yankees, announced that he has 'nerve inflammation' in his right elbow and will not be able to throw for 3-4 weeks. Cole, who is known for his durability, has made at least 30 starts a season since 2017. The injury is believed to be a result of Cole getting too hot too quickly during spring training. He will not undergo Tommy John surgery and does not plan to have any platelet-rich plasma injections during his rehab. Cole visited Dr. Neal ElAttrache and felt 'good' after the visit. The Yankees have not announced a replacement for Cole as the Opening Day starter.

#GerritCole #NewYorkYankees #ElbowInjury #NerveInflammation #Rehab

https://sports.yahoo.com/yankees-gerrit-cole-says-he-has-nerve-inflammation-in-elbow-wont-throw-for-3-4-weeks-171432900.html 

 New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers: live game updates, stats, play-by-play
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The article provides live game updates, stats, and play-by-play commentary for the basketball game between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers. The game highlights include Buddy Hield's 3-pointer for the Knicks, Cameron Payne's 2-pointer for the Knicks, Isaiah Hartenstein's dunk for the 76ers, Paul Reed's 2-pointer for the Knicks, OG Anunoby's dunk for the 76ers, and Precious Achiuwa's dunk for the 76ers. Other notable plays include Jalen Brunson's assist for the 76ers, Kelly Oubre Jr.'s dunk for the Knicks, Josh Hart's assist for the 76ers, Kyle Lowry's 2-pointer for the Knicks, Tyrese Maxey's deep 3-pointer for the Knicks, and Jalen Brunson's and-one play for the 76ers. The article also includes links to merchandise related to the teams.



https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers-new-york-knicks-2024031218/ 

 Cayden Primeau records his second career shutout as the Canadiens blank the Blue Jackets 3-0
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Cayden Primeau made 41 saves for his second career shutout as the Canadiens blanked the Blue Jackets 3-0. Brendan Gallagher, Jurai Slafkovsky, and Joshua Roy scored for the Canadiens in the first 5:48 of the game. Elvis Merzlikins started in goal for the Blue Jackets but was replaced by Daniil Tarasov after allowing three goals. Primeau's previous shutout came against the Senators on February 13. This was only Montreal's second regulation win in their last 12 games. The Blue Jackets have lost three of their last four games and have not won more than two consecutive games all season. The Canadiens will host the Jets on Thursday night, while the Blue Jackets will host the Flames on Thursday night.

#CaydenPrimeau #Canadiens #BlueJackets #Nhl #Hockey

https://sports.yahoo.com/cayden-primeau-records-second-career-021153118.html 

 Northwestern State Demons vs. Lamar Cardinals: live game updates, stats, play-by-play
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The article provides live game updates, stats, and play-by-play commentary for the basketball game between the Northwestern State Demons and the Lamar Cardinals. The game is currently in progress, with the first half underway. The article also includes links to purchase merchandise related to the Lamar Cardinals. The source of the article is Yahoo Sports.



https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/lamar-cardinals-northwestern-state-demons-202403020422/ 

 Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Ohio Bobcats: live game updates, stats, play-by-play
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The article provides live game updates, stats, and play-by-play commentary for the Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Ohio Bobcats college basketball game. The game is currently in the 2nd half, with the Bulldogs leading. The score is 5:43 in the 2nd half. The Bulldogs are leading with a score of 4:52 in the 2nd half. The Bulldogs are leading with a score of 41.0 in the 2nd half. The Bulldogs are leading with a score of 2:07 in the 2nd half. The Bulldogs are leading with a score of 4:03 in the 2nd half. The Bulldogs are leading with a score of 4:02 in the 2nd half. The Bulldogs are leading with a score of 1:52 in the 2nd half. The Thundering Herd are leading with a score of 3:09 in the 2nd half. The Bulldogs are leading with a score of 2:39 in the 2nd half. The Bulldogs are leading with a score of 15:39 in the 2nd half. The game is between the Northern Illinois Huskies and the Ohio Bobcats. The article also includes links to purchase merchandise related to the teams.



https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/ohio-bobcats-northern-illinois-huskies-202402240417/ 

 Mercer Bears vs. UNC Greensboro Spartans: live game updates, stats, play-by-play
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The article provides live game updates, stats, and play-by-play commentary for the basketball game between the Mercer Bears and the UNC Greensboro Spartans. The game is currently in the 2nd half, with the Bulldogs leading. The score is 6:14 in the 2nd half. The Bulldogs have a lead of 5:16 in the 2nd half. The Bulldogs have a lead of 41.0 seconds in the 2nd half. The Bulldogs have a lead of 2:07 in the 2nd half. The Bulldogs have a lead of 4:03 in the 2nd half. The Bulldogs have a lead of 4:02 in the 2nd half. The Bulldogs have a lead of 2:09 in the 2nd half. The Thundering Herd have a lead of 3:09 in the 2nd half. The Bulldogs have a lead of 2:50 in the 2nd half. The Bulldogs have a lead of 15:39 in the 2nd half. The Chanticleers and the Ragin' Cajuns are also playing in the 2nd half. The Mercer Bears merchandise is available for purchase with prices ranging from $39.99 to $44.99.



https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/unc-greensboro-spartans-mercer-bears-202402240350/ 

 Clemson Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Panthers: live game updates, stats, play-by-play
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The Clemson Tigers and Pittsburgh Panthers are tied at 26-26 with 5:15 remaining in the 2nd half. The game is being covered by Yahoo Sports. The article provides live game updates, stats, and play-by-play commentary. The leading scorers for the game are Caitlin Clark for Clemson and R. Boswell for Pittsburgh. The game is part of the NCAAW (NCAA Women's Basketball) league. The final score and outcome of the game are not mentioned in the article.



https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaw/pittsburgh-panthers-clemson-tigers-202402180120/ 

 How to watch the 2024 Super Bowl on Sunday — via streaming or cable (and for free) - Yahoo Sports
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The 2024 Super Bowl will be played on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Pre-game coverage will begin at 11:30 a.m. ET on CBS, and 2 p.m. ET on Paramount+. The game will kick off around 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. Super Bowl LVIII will air on CBS and stream live on Paramount+. Nickelodeon will also have an alternative telecast. Paramount+ offers a one-week free trial for new subscribers. Walmart+ offers a 30-day free trial of Paramount+. The Super Bowl can be streamed for free on Paramount+ with a free trial. The Super Bowl can also be watched on Nickelodeon through live TV streaming packages like Hulu's live TV tier and DirecTV Stream. Jim Nantz will be on play-by-play and Tony Romo will serve as the color commentator. Last year's Super Bowl was watched by a record 115.1 million people. The 2024 Super Bowl will be the first to be held in Nevada, feature an in-game DJ, and have a former Super Bowl player as a referee. The Puppy Bowl will air at 2 p.m. ET on the same day. Usher will perform at the halftime show, Reba McEntire will sing the national anthem, and Post Malone and Andra Day will perform "America the Beautiful." Tickets for Super Bowl LVIII start at $6,092 on Ticketmaster. Taylor Swift is expected to be in attendance at the Super Bowl.



https://sports.yahoo.com/how-to-watch-the-2024-super-bowl-on-sunday-via-streaming-or-cable-and-for-free-201856417.html