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Patriots coach Mike Vrabel brushed off the idea of a must-win as he spoke ahead of Super Bowl LX versus the Seattle Seahawks, saying every game is a must-win, while Dave Dameshek’s recurring must-win question bit at Opening Night again drew attention.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye downplayed his throwing-shoulder injury, saying he turned a corner after Monday’s session and expects to be 100% for Super Bowl LX, with coaches voicing confidence as the two weeks to prep continue.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold headline Super Bowl Opening Night, facing thousands of reporters at Levi’s Stadium as the week’s national TV showcase begins; key storylines include Maye seeking a first title for New England and Darnold’s resurgence on his fifth team, with Seattle riding a stingy defense in a SB rematch context.
Amazon MGM Studios-backed Melania Trump documentary debuts across hundreds of cinemas but reports of weak demand emerge, with opening-night Jacksonville and Atlanta screenings selling no tickets and UK interest described as subdued, despite the film covering the 20 days before the 2025 inauguration.
The Broadway debut of Tracy Letts' play 'Bug' opened at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre with Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector attending, featuring a star-studded opening night and an extended run through February 22, after a successful Chicago run.
The article discusses overreactions from NBA opening night, highlighting Victor Wembanyama's dominant debut, the Timberwolves' playmaking issues, roster concerns for teams like the Kings and Clippers, and key player performances that could signal season trends, emphasizing that early reactions should be taken with caution.
The NBA season started with Oklahoma City Thunder celebrating their championship with a double-overtime win against the Rockets, who acquired Kevin Durant, and the Warriors defeating the Lakers in Los Angeles without LeBron James, highlighting an exciting season opener.
The 2025-26 NBA season begins with a doubleheader featuring the Rockets vs. Thunder and Lakers vs. Warriors. The Rockets and Thunder played an intense game that went to overtime, with key performances from Sengun and Gilgeous-Alexander. LeBron James is out for the Lakers' opener, and Kevin Durant makes his debut for the Rockets. The season promises exciting matchups and competitive play.
NBC announced its NBA return details, including announcing teams for Opening Night featuring Mike Tirico, Reggie Miller, and Jamal Crawford, with a doubleheader on October 21. The network will also broadcast a Martin Luther King Day tripleheader, Sunday Night Basketball starting February 1, and Peacock exclusive games. ESPN will cover Thursday games for the first time, and Amazon will begin streaming Thursday Night Football after January.
The NBA on NBC is returning after 22 years with a doubleheader featuring stars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and LeBron James, including a Rockets-Thunder game and a Warriors-Lakers matchup, marking a new era in NBA broadcasting on NBC and Peacock.
ESPN has announced its NHL opening night schedule for the 2025-26 season, featuring a triple-header on October 7th with games including the Florida Panthers, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Los Angeles Kings, and Colorado Avalanche, all available on ESPN's new streaming service set to launch by October 7th.
The NHL 2025-26 season begins with the Rangers facing the Penguins on October 7 at Madison Square Garden, featuring new head coach Mike Sullivan facing his former team, with notable matchups including the Stanley Cup champions Florida Panthers and the Blackhawks, and the Avalanche visiting the Kings.
The 2025-26 NHL season kicks off on October 7 with a tripleheader on ESPN featuring top teams like the Florida Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Colorado Avalanche, along with the launch of ESPN's new streaming service offering comprehensive access to NHL games and new features.
The Colorado Rockies suffered a historic 16-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on opening night, with left-hander Kyle Freeland enduring a career-worst performance by giving up 10 runs in just 2 1/3 innings. The Diamondbacks scored 14 runs in the third inning, setting multiple records and making it the Rockies' worst opening-day defeat. Arizona's Zac Gallen pitched five innings, allowing only one run on three hits, while the Rockies managed just four hits in the game.
The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers kicked off Super Bowl LVIII week with the annual "Opening Night" celebration at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, featuring media availability for every player, unique interactions with the media, and wholesome moments, including an interview with 11-year-old sports journalist Jeremiah. The Chiefs will continue meeting with the media throughout the week as they prepare for the big game.