📺 Sports This Week
🏀NBA
San Antonio Spurs (27-12) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (22-12) – Tuesday, Jan 13th
8:00 PM ET | 1:00 AM London (Wed) | 10:00 AM Tokyo (Wed) – NBC/Peacock
Oklahoma City had been practically unstoppable, but the Spurs have taken down the defending champs three times already this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers (22-18) @ Philadelphia 76ers (21-16) – Wednesday, Jan 14th
7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Thurs) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – ESPN
Which forgotten Eastern Conference potential playoff team reminds the league it means business?
Oklahoma City Thunder (22-12) @ Houston Rockets (22-14) – Thursday, Jan 15th
7:30 PM ET | 12:30 AM London (Fri) | 9:30 AM Tokyo (Fri) – Prime Video
This week is filled with matchups between Western Conference contenders, and this should be one of the best.
🏒 NHL
Detroit Red Wings (27-15-4) @ Boston Bruins (25-19-2) –Tuesday, Jan 13th
7:30 PM ET | 12:30 AM London (Wed) | 9:30 AM Tokyo (Wed) – TNT/HBO Max
A key matchup in determining a cluttered Atlantic Division. They've split the first two meetings; both enter on winning streaks.
Philadelphia Flyers (22-13-8) @ Buffalo Sabres (24-15-4) – Wednesday, Jan 14th
7:30 PM ET | 12:30 AM London (Thurs) | 9:30 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – TNT/truTV/HBO Max
New York vs. Pennsylvania. Both teams clinging to playoff spots.
🏀Men’s College Basketball
No. 16 Virginia (14-2) @ No. 20 Louisville (12-4) – Tuesday, Jan 13th
7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Wed) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Wed) – ESPN
Virginia looks to han Lousiville its second home loss of the season.
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No. 3 UConn (16-1) @ No. 25 Seton Hall (13-1) – Tuesday, Jan 13th
8:00 PM ET | 1:00 AM London (Wed) | 10:00 AM Tokyo (Wed) – truTV
After a good start to the season, UConn takes on its first major threat in the Big East.
🏀Women’s College Basketball
No. 4 Texas (18-1) @ No. 2 South Carolina (17-1) – Thursday, Jan 15th
7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Fri) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Fri) – ESPN2
An SEC heavyweight battle between national title contenders.
🎬 Entertainment
Tuesday, Jan 13th
Hulu: Tell Me Lies: Season 3 Premiere
The story of a turbulent post-college romantic relationship between former classmates picks up at a Baird College reunion, where Lucy, Stephen, and their friends are forced to confront the past.
Netflix: The Boyfriend – Season 2
The Japanese same-sex dating show follows 10 queer men over two months of their dating lives.
Wednesday, Jan 14th
Disney+: Hey AJ!
A show inspired by the children’s book written by former NFL tight end Martellus Bennett follows a girl and her bunny sidekick as they use their imaginations to create exciting adventures.
Disney+: Pole to Pole with Will Smith
Actor Will Smith travels the seven continents and faces a slew of challenges over a 100-day quest.
Thursday, Jan 15th
Paramount+: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
A new chapter in the Star Trek saga, this series features a group of cadets on a mission to become Starfleet officers.
Hulu: Fear Factor: House of Fear
Jackass star Johnny Knoxville hosts a reimagined version of the danger reality show. This time all the contestants are forced to take on the challenges while cohabitating in a house in a remote location.
Netflix: The Upshaws – Part 7
The final installment of the sitcom starring Mike Epps, Kim Fields, and Wanda Sykes. What challenges will the family face as it warps up?
📰 Top Story
How to Watch UFC 324: Gaethje vs Pimblett
UFC 324 on January 24, 2026, marks the start of the UFC’s partnership with Paramount+, where all numbered events stream live with no pay-per-view cost in the US. Fans can watch early prelims, prelims, and the main card on Paramount+ with any subscription plan. In the UK, TNT Sports via Discovery+ carries the event. Using a VPN lets you stream from vacation or where Paramount+ isn’t normally available. The main event is Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title, with several key undercard fights also featured.
📚 Don’t Miss This
BBC to Mix Studio and On-Site World Cup Coverage – The BBC is planning a new approach to its coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America by having commentators and some pundits broadcast from studios in Salford, UK, rather than being on site for every match. The decision aims to cut costs and reduce travel for what will be the largest World Cup ever, with 48 teams and 104 matches. BBC will still have reporters and key commentators at some games, while ITV will keep traditional on-ground coverage.
Skeleton Olympic Qualifier Faces Cheating Claims - U.S. skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender says the Canadian head coach manipulated a qualifying event for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina by pulling Canadian athletes from the field at the last moment. The move reduced available qualifying points, harming Uhlaender’s chance to reach a sixth Olympics. The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) has launched an investigation, and Canada’s federation says the withdrawals were for athlete welfare reasons rather than sabotage.
JD Sports to Let Shoppers Buy via AI Platforms - Retailer JD Sports announced plans to let customers shop and complete purchases directly through AI platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and Google Gemini in the US. The company is partnering with commercetools and Stripe to build “one-click” shopping capabilities inside AI interfaces. The rollout will start in the US and may expand globally. This move positions JD Sports to meet customer demand for faster, integrated retail experiences.
🔧 Digital Tip
When you stream live sports, always update your router firmware and set a strong password for the admin panel. Many streaming glitches come from outdated router software or unsecured Wi-Fi, and an updated router also helps protect all connected devices from threats while you watch.
🗳️ Quick Poll
When a major sports event is split across multiple streaming platforms, what do you usually do?
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