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Global News
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Global News
Stanley Cup final averaged less U.S. viewers than in 2024 — and less than 4 Nations final
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook U.S. television ratings for the Stanley Cup final rematch between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers declined from their first matchup a year ago. An average of 2.5 million viewers watched on TNT, with 2.8 million tuning in for the Panthers' series-clinching Game 6 victory. The overall number on cable is down from 4.17 million last year when the final was on over-the-air TV on ABC and the lowest since Tampa Bay versus Montreal in 2021. 2:14 Pride, heartbreak after Oilers lose Stanley Cup Final The share of viewers increased 15 per cent from TNT's first Cup final in 2023 when Vegas defeated Florida. Story continues below advertisement Social media engagements on NHL content were up 32 per cent over the course of the playoffs. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy An average of 3.8 million viewers watched the final in Canada on Sportsnet, with Connor McDavid looking for his first championship. The 1.8 million on average for the playoffs, which included five out of the 16 teams involved being based in Canada, is a six per cent increase from a year ago. Ratings for the Cup final were significantly lower than the 4 Nations Face-Off in February, the return of international competition featuring the NHL's best players. The final between the Canada and the U.S. was watched by 9.3 million people in the U.S. and 10.7 million in Canada, after the six round-robin games averaged 4.6 million in North America.
Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
How Tyrese Haliburton's stunning girlfriend and Love Island became a vital part of his injury rehab
Pacers fans can thank Tyrese Haliburton's girlfriend Jade Jones and the debaucherous reality series Love Island for the Indiana point guard's return in Thursday's Game 6 win over the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals. Haliburton aggravated a leg strain in the Pacers' Game 5 loss in Oklahoma City on Monday, plunging his status for Thursday's all-important do-or-die battle. In the end, a limited Haliburton returned to help Indiana force a Game 7 with a 14-point, 5-assist effort. Best of all, the Pacers outscored the Thunder by 25 points during Haliburton's 23 minutes of action. And as he later told the ABC/ESPN broadcast, the quick turnaround was made possible by Jade and their favorite television show. 'My girl, Jade, is staying on me to keep doing the treatment when the people aren't there, she wants to watch 'Love Island' right now and she's like, 'Before we put it on, we've got to put something on the calf,' Halibrton said. Jones would respond on X, writing: 'You heard!!!' "Before we put [Love Island] on, we have to put something on the calf." —Tyrese Haliburton's girlfriend, Jade, kept him accountable on his rehab before Game 6 😂 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 20, 2025 And Haliburton isn't the only successful NBA point guard focused on Love Island. New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson was forced to admit his obsession with the show after posting a rather cryptic remark on X. 'I am genuinely confused,' Brunson wrote, leading to a wave of speculation among fans. After all, the Knicks star is without a coach after Tom Thibodeau's recent firing , and the team is barreling towards an uncertain offseason following its most successful playoff run in 25 years. Naturally, Knicks fans assumed he was referring to the team's situation heading into the offseason. 'Probably as to why the Knicks fired Thibs with no actionable plan for a targeted replacement,' one fan responded, referring to New York's rejected interview requests for current NBA head coaches such as Dallas' Jason Kidd and Atlanta's Quin Snyder . Many others joked about the weather in Cancun, which is a nod to the Knicks' Eastern Conference Finals defeat to the Indiana Pacers, or to other related topics, like the future of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo . Others just offered random guesses about geopolitics or harassment allegations in Hollywood: 'We talking about Iran? Tyler Perry allegations?' But after his post received more than 4 million views, Brunson realized he needed to put an end to the confusion: 'Damn my bad yall, I was talking about love island.' Love Island has spawned a number of spinoffs on both sides of the Atlantic and now appears to have ensnared Brunson, as well as several Knicks fans. 'Huda needs to go,' one responder added, referring to a Love Island cast member. 'Team Jeremiah or Huda??' another asked.
USA Today
4 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Mic'd up Panthers coach shares NSFW message before final Stanley Cup shift
A post shared by NHL (@nhl) Fourth liners in the NHL don't get a ton of love. Despite being incredibly talented players in their own right, the guys at the end of the bench are typically forced into playing a much grittier game than their teammates. While the top two lines are focused on scoring — and the third line is typically comprised of a team's best defenders — fourth liners are out there to cause chaos, give the top guys a breather and find ways to change the momentum. Panthers Damage Stanley Cup: Trophy to undergo repairs before Panthers parade It's an incredibly tough, rarely rewarding job. Unless you play for Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice. As the clock was ticking down in the Panthers' Stanley Cup-clinching Game 6 blowout, Maurice gathered his fourth line and told them to hit the ice with perfectly profane pump-up speech. Warning: NSFW Language Paul Maurice wanted his last line to be the first to be the first to celebrate winning a championship. That's some excellent leadership there — and a perfect incentive for any fourth liner out there to gleefully take on one of hockey's toughest jobs.
New York Post
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Tyrese Haliburton reveals how girlfriend and ‘Love Island' are part of injury rehab
Jalen Brunson isn't the only NBA star captivated by a certain reality TV dating show. Speaking to ESPN on Thursday after taking down the Thunder in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton revealed how watching 'Love Island' with girlfriend Jade Jones has been part of his recovery from a strained right calf. Advertisement 'My girl, Jade, is staying on me to keep doing the treatment when the people aren't there, she wants to watch 'Love Island' right now and she's like, 'Before we put it on, we've got to put something on the calf,'' said Haliburton, who scored 14 points in Indiana's 108-91 win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to force a Game 7. Jones, who has supported Haliburton, 25, throughout the Pacers' playoff run, later verified her boyfriend's remarks. Advertisement 5 Tyrese Haliburton has been watching 'Love Island' with girlfriend Jade Jones. Jade Jones/Instagram 'You heard!!!!' she exclaimed in an Instagram Story that featured a clip of Haliburton opening up about their 'Love Island' watch parties. An international sensation, 'Love Island' has interactions across the globe, with the U.S. version launching its seventh season on Peacock earlier this month. 5 Ariana Madix is the host of the American version of 'Love Island.' Ben Symons/Peacock Advertisement 5 Tyrese Haliburton spoke about watching 'Love Island'while rehabbing a calf injury. ESPN/X Hosted by Bravo alum Ariana Madix, the show follows a group of singles looking to find love in a dreamy locale. Days before Haliburton revealed his 'Love Island' fandom, Knicks star Brunson sent fans into a tizzy after posting a cryptic tweet about the beloved show. 5 Tyrese Haliburton during the Pacers' Game 6 win on June 19, 2025. NBAE via Getty Images Advertisement 5 Tyrese Haliburton has been supported by girlfriend Jade Jones throughout the playoffs. Jade Jones/Instagram 'I am genuinely confused,' the two-time NBA All-Star wrote Tuesday on X before immediately following up with, 'Damn my bad yall, I was talking about love island.' Though unclear if Haliburton and Brunson, 28, have exchanged 'Love Island' takes, the two recently clashed in the Eastern Conference finals, where the Pacers finished the Knicks in six games. Haliburton has been grappling with injuries to his right leg, which were spotlighted Monday in a forgettable Game 5. He is averaging 17.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 9 assists this postseason. Game 7 is set for Sunday night in Oklahoma City.
Wall Street Journal
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Wall Street Journal
He's the Smallest Player on the Floor—and the Biggest X Factor in the NBA Finals
Indianapolis When Game 6 of the NBA Finals tipped off, things looked bleak for the Indiana Pacers.
