Norwich Voted CT's Top Hidden Gem, Provides 'Most Bang For Your Buck:' Survey Norwich Voted CT's Top Hidden Gem, Provides 'Most Bang For Your Buck:' Survey
Norwich Voted CT's Top Hidden Gem, Provides 'Most Bang For Your Buck:' Survey Connecticut may not be the first place that comes to mind when you're house hunting on a budget, but a new national survey found three Nutmeg State cities that offer homeowners the best value for their money. If you’re searching for an affordable place to live in Connecticut without sacrificing quality of life, Norwich tops the list. A new study by Advance America asked more than three thousand real estate professionals which U.S. cities offer the most comfort, community, and potential for happiness at the lowest cost. Related: These Massachusetts Cities Offer Maximum Value for Lowest Cost…
HBO Max Returns: Here's Why Max Is Reviving Its Old Name HBO Max Returns: Here's Why Max Is Reviving Its Old Name
HBO Max Returns: Here's Why Max Is Reviving Its Old Name The digital home of hit shows like "White Lotus," "The Pitt," and "The Rehearsal" is going back to its old name. The streaming platform Max will be called "HBO Max" once again, Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Wednesday, May 14. The change is expected to happen in the summer, although an exact date remains unclear. The return to the HBO Max branding comes as the app tries to focus on high-quality programming, separating it from competitors with larger libraries. "The powerful growth we have seen in our global streaming service is built around the quality of our programming," s…
ABC Unveils Fall Schedule, New 9-1-1 Spinoff To Premiere ABC Unveils Fall Schedule, New 9-1-1 Spinoff To Premiere
ABC Unveils Fall Schedule, New 9-1-1 Spinoff To Premiere ABC has unveiled its fall lineup for 2025-2026, featuring a new “9-1-1” spinoff. “9-1-1: Nashville,” a spinoff of “9-1-1,” starring Chris O’Donnell will be premiering in the fall on Thursdays, airing after “9-1-1.” “9-1-1’s” other spinoff “9-1-1: Lone Star” was canceled last season. “Shark Tank” will be leaving its longtime Friday perch and move to Wednesdays at 10 p.m. with “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” airing Fridays at 8 p.m. “The Rookie” and “Will Trent” will once again be held until midseason. ABC will also be airing new cycles of “The Bachelor,” “The Golden Bachelor” and “Dancing With…
ESPN Launching Streaming App With Live Games, Full Channel Lineup: Here's What It Costs ESPN Launching Streaming App With Live Games, Full Channel Lineup: Here's What It Costs
ESPN Launching Streaming App With Live Games, Full Channel Lineup: Here's What It Costs For the first time, sports fans can get ESPN's full TV network lineup without cable through a new standalone streaming service. ESPN announced the pricing and details of its new direct-to-consumer platform on Tuesday, May 13. The app, simply called ESPN, will feature more than 47,000 sporting events each year, along with SportsCenter and the network's vast content library. Unlike ESPN+, the new ESPN app will offer many channels without a cable subscription, like ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ACC Network, and SEC Network. The unlimited package, which does include ESPN+ content, will cost $29…
Fox Launching All-In-One Streaming Platform To Compete For Cord-Cutters Fox Launching All-In-One Streaming Platform To Compete For Cord-Cutters
Fox Launching All-In-One Streaming Platform To Compete For Cord-Cutters Fox is rolling out a new streaming service for its full lineup of live and on-demand content across all of its channels. The broadcasting giant unveiled the platform called Fox One on Monday, May 12. An exact launch date and pricing haven't been announced, but Fox One is expected to be available in the fall before the NFL and college football seasons. Fox is finally creating a uniform streaming platform years after competitors CBS and NBC put their content on Paramount+ and Peacock. Fox has used the free service Tubi, along with its subscription-based platform Fox Nation, to attract co…
Here’s Why Mike Tirico Was Pulled From NBC’s Kentucky Derby Broadcast Last Minute Here’s Why Mike Tirico Was Pulled From NBC’s Kentucky Derby Broadcast Last Minute
Here’s Why Mike Tirico Was Pulled From NBC’s Kentucky Derby Broadcast Last Minute NBC Sports host Mike Tirico was a "late scratch" before Saturday's Kentucky Derby after suffering a "significant" nut allergy reaction during coverage of the event.  Tirico was set to host the event before unexpectedly being forced to step away late in the afternoon on May 3, with Ahmed Fareed taking over coverage at Churchill. Downs. He later confirmed that he had to retreat to his hotel for "a significant reaction to my nut allergy."  "Hate being a scratch after making the starting gate," he posted on social media. "Just a significant reaction to my nut allergy. If you have on…
Alex Karaban Returning To UConn, Aiming For Third National Title: 'My Heart Remains In Storrs' Alex Karaban Returning To UConn, Aiming For Third National Title: 'My Heart Remains In Storrs'
Alex Karaban Returning To UConn, Aiming For Third National Title: 'My Heart Remains In Storrs' A two-time national champion and native New Englander is staying in the "Basketball Capital of the World." UConn men's basketball star Alex Karaban announced he'll return to Storrs for his final year of NCAA eligibility. The Southborough, Massachusetts, sharpshooter calmed Huskies fans' nerves with an Instagram post on Tuesday, April 29. Karaban was a key member of UConn's national title runs in 2023 and 2024. Despite the Huskies' second-round exit in a comparatively disappointing season, the 22-year-old earned second-team all-Big East honors in 2025. The power forward said he felt th…
Trump Blitzes NFL Owners After Shedeur Sanders Draft Slip: 'Are They Stupid?' Trump Blitzes NFL Owners After Shedeur Sanders Draft Slip: 'Are They Stupid?'
Trump Blitzes NFL Owners After Shedeur Sanders Draft Slip: 'Are They Stupid?' Do the genes make the man? President Donald Trump surely thinks so.  For the second straight day, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to take on the NFL, this time addressing Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders — son of Hall of Famer Deion — not being picked in the first round. At one point, Sanders was considered a potential top three pick in the NFL Draft, which began on Thursday, but he fell out of the first round after being passed over by all 32 teams. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shedeur Sanders (@she…
Lee Corso Retiring From ESPN's College GameDay: 'Indelible Force' In NCAA Football For Decades Lee Corso Retiring From ESPN's College GameDay: 'Indelible Force' In NCAA Football For Decades
Lee Corso Retiring From ESPN's College GameDay: 'Indelible Force' In NCAA Football For Decades One of college football's most iconic personalities is hanging up his mascot heads after nearly 40 years on ESPN's "College GameDay" pregame show. Lee Corso, the analyst known for his headgear picks and signature phrase "Not so fast, my friend," will retire, ESPN announced on Thursday, April 17. The 89-year-old's final show will be on Saturday, Aug. 30, the 2025 season-opening episode of College GameDay. Corso has been a constant presence for college football fans on Saturday mornings since 1987, when he moved into broadcasting after a 28-year coaching career. "My family and…
Former New England Patriot Who Raised Two NFL QBs Dies: 'A 6'7" Hole In Our Hearts' Former New England Patriot Who Raised Two NFL QBs Dies: 'A 6'7" Hole In Our Hearts'
Former New England Patriot Who Raised Two NFL QBs Dies: 'A 6'7" Hole In Our Hearts' A former New England Patriots and New York Giants tight end who was the father of two NFL quarterbacks has died. Don Hasselbeck died when he suffered cardiac arrest at his home on Monday, April 14. His son, three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, announced his father's death on social media. The Cincinnati native who won a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Raiders was 70 years old. "There is a 6'7" hole in our hearts," Matt Hasselbeck posted. "He will be so missed by so many. We are beyond grateful that he was our dad and look forward to Heaven and being all together again…
UConn's Sweet 16 Just Got Sweeter: Azzi Fudd Announces Return For 2025-26 Season UConn's Sweet 16 Just Got Sweeter: Azzi Fudd Announces Return For 2025-26 Season
UConn's Sweet 16 Just Got Sweeter: Azzi Fudd Announces Return For 2025-26 Season The biggest victory so far during the NCAA tournament for the UConn women's basketball team may have just happened off the court. UConn star guard Azzi Fudd announced she'll come back to Storrs for the 2025-26 season. The Arlington, Virginia, native declared her return in an Instagram post on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The announcement came less than 24 hours after the UConn women dominated tenth-seeded South Dakota State 91-57, clinching the Huskies' 31st straight Sweet 16 appearance. "Hey Gampel, thanks for last night… See you next year🤗😝😏 #onemoreyear," Fudd posted. …
March Madness 2025: Everything You Need To Know Before Brackets Start Busting March Madness 2025: Everything You Need To Know Before Brackets Start Busting
March Madness 2025: Everything You Need To Know Before Brackets Start Busting Let the madness begin! The day college basketball fans, office bracket pool gurus, and cute mascot aficionados have been waiting for is finally here. March Madness begins in earnest on Thursday, Mar. 20, with the start of the first round of the 2025 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. The women's first round begins the following day. The men's tourney officially tipped off on Tuesday, Mar. 18, with the annual First Four play-in games in Dayton, Ohio. Four teams have already won a game, including one of the most storied programs in North Carolina, and Alabama State on an incredible…