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Portnoy confirms Barstool will no longer appear on Fox's Big Noon Kickoff after tensions with Ohio State and coach Ryan Day. Fox Sports has terminated or scaled back Barstool's presence as the Big Ten deal pressures traditional programming; Portnoy says Day complained and threatened to pull access. Barstool's FS1 show remains on air.
Ofcom has found 26% of UK viewers now turn to Netflix first when choosing what to watch, narrowly ahead of the BBC on 25%, while ITV is first for 15%. YouTube viewing has surged: TV viewing of YouTube has doubled since 2022 to 19 minutes a day and total daily YouTube time is 41 minutes. Traditional broadcasters’ weekly reach has fallen to 70%.
Spain and Argentina reach final after tense semi-finals; opening ceremony controversies and high-profile performances mark the build-up as organisers push for a united, dramatic conclusion.
New Yorkers will see five city-owned grocery stores offering a 30% discount on a core basket of goods, funded by a $70 million capital budget and run by private operators. Officials say no ID will be required to shop, but questions about logistics, subsidies, and price stability have sparked a wave of scrutiny from critics.
A Jersey Shore pizzeria has defended its policy not to provide a knife for guests to cut outside cakes during a fifth-birthday party, after a viral video sparked debate online. The owners say kitchen safety and business rules guide their decision, and that the restaurant remains focused on pizza, not event hosting. The incident took place at Joey Tomato’s on Jenkinson’s boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach.
Aryna Sabalenka has retained focus at the US Open, addressing questions about off-court activities while stressing that training and mental strength drive her. She is preparing for the next rounds after a dominant performance, with analysts noting the evolving landscape as rivals push for top rankings.