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Bob Newhart Tribute Special Draws Record 4.1 Million Viewers on CBS

 CBS's tribute to the legendary comedian Bob Newhart, titled “Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter,” captivated 4.1 million viewers on Monday night. The “Entertainment Tonight” special celebrated Newhart's extraordinary 70-year career in comedy following his recent passing at age 94. This made the special the most-watched program in its 8 p.m. timeslot, outperforming competing shows such as NBC's “American Ninja Warrior” (2.7 million viewers), ABC's “The Bachelorette” (2.6 million viewers), Fox's “Name That Tune” (1.4 million viewers), and CW's “All American: Homecoming” (322,000 viewers). In addition to being the top-rated show of the night, excluding sports telecasts, “Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter” also became the highest-viewed “Entertainment Tonight” special ever. The previous record-holder was “NCISVerse: The First 1000,” which attracted 3.8 million viewers in April. Other notable ET specials include “Salute to NCIS: LA” with 3.4 million viewers in May 20...
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Team USA Opens USA Basketball Showcase Against Canada: A Thrilling North American Showdown

 The USA Basketball Showcase kicks off tonight in Las Vegas with an exciting North American showdown between Team USA and Team Canada. This event marks the beginning of a series of five exhibition games designed to prepare both teams for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

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Game Recap: USA 86, Canada 72


In a highly anticipated matchup, Team USA secured an 86-72 victory over Team Canada. This game was a significant rematch, occurring exactly 10 months after Canada’s thrilling overtime win against the USA in the bronze medal game of the 2023 FIBA World Cup.


Key Highlights


SGA and Brooks: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dillon Brooks led Team Canada with a combined 70 points in their World Cup victory.

Bridges Miracle Shot: Mikal Bridges forced overtime by intentionally missing a free throw, grabbing his own rebound, and hitting a fadeaway three-pointer from the corner.

Historic Moment for Canada: Canada earned its first-ever World Cup medal and their first major international basketball competition medal since the 1936 Olympics.


Rosters and Key Players

Team Canada returns most of its World Cup roster, with notable additions such as Jamal Murray, Trey Lyles, and Andrew Nembhard. With 10 NBA players, Canada boasts the highest number of NBA talents outside the USA.

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Conversely, Team USA has made significant changes, retaining only Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton from their World Cup squad. They have added 10 NBA All-Stars, including four former league MVPs: LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Joel Embiid.


All-NBA Talent


All-NBA First Team: Both teams feature one member from the 2023-24 All-NBA First Team – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Canada and Jayson Tatum for the USA. Team USA has a notable 9-1 advantage across all three All-NBA Teams.

All-NBA Second & Third Teams: Team USA includes four players from the All-NBA Second Team (Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Kawhi Leonard) and four from the Third Team (Devin Booker, Steph Curry, Tyrese Haliburton, LeBron James).

Durant’s Absence


Kevin Durant, Team USA’s all-time leading scorer in the Olympics, has been ruled out due to calf soreness that limited his participation during training camp in Las Vegas.

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A Strong Test


With their NBA talent and strong team continuity, Canada provides an early and formidable test for Team USA. This game marks the Americans’ first appearance as a unit this summer, setting the stage for an exciting series of exhibition games leading up to the Olympics.

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