Bruce Pearl joins TNT & CBS as a college basketball analyst

From high-speed engines to late-game heroics, this weekend is packed with thrills. F1 roars into Austin, the NFL delivers prime-time drama, MLB playoff stars shine, and English Premier League rivalries keep the coffee strong. And for those downtime moments, we’ve got movies, streaming gems, and TV dramas to fill the gaps.

📺 8:20 PM ET | NBC – Falcons at 49ers

The Niners’ defense squares off with Bijan Robinson and a Falcons offense that’s proving they’re no joke.

📺 7:00 PM ET | ABC / ESPN – Buccaneers at Lions

Detroit’s Jared Goff leads the charge as Baker Mayfield and Tampa try to spoil the Lions’ home rhythm.

📺 10:00 PM ET | ESPN – Texans at Seahawks

C.J. Stroud faces the loudest crowd in the NFL as Houston hopes to upset Seattle in a West Coast showdown.

📺 Saturday, Oct. 18 | 3:30 PM ET | ABC – 5 Ole Miss at 9 Georgia

Top 10s collide! Expect an explosive SEC clash as the Rebels try to topple the Bulldogs in a game that could shake up the conference standings.

📺 Saturday, Oct. 18 | 7:30 PM ET | ABC – 11 Tennessee at 6 Alabama

Volunteers vs. Crimson Tide never disappoints. Fierce rivalry, huge plays, and potential game-deciding heroics under the lights.

📺 Saturday, Oct. 18 | 7:30 PM ET | NBC / Peacock – 20 USC at 13 Notre Dame

Two 5–1 squads clash in a storied rivalry that blends history, high stakes, and plenty of highlight-reel moments.

📺 Saturday, Oct. 18 | 9:00 PM ET | ESPN+ – Bruins at Avalanche

📺 Sunday, Oct. 19 | 3:00 PM ET | ESPN+ – Oilers at Red Wings.

📅 Sunday, Oct. 19 | ⏰ 3:00 PM ET | 📺 ESPN / ESPN+

📍 Circuit of the Americas – Austin, TX

Round 19 of the 2025 F1 season hits COTA, and tensions are high with only six races left in the championship. Oscar Piastri leads teammate Lando Norris by 22 points, but Max Verstappen lurks 41 points back, ready to capitalize on any mistake.

COTA is a modern American classic — a mix of fast corners, long straights, and that iconic uphill Turn 1. Expect a festival-like atmosphere with BBQs, concerts, and over 400,000 fans, all watching drivers navigate high-speed corners and hairpins. Last year, Leclerc stole the show with a dramatic win, while Norris got tangled in a track-limit penalty — drama guaranteed again this weekend.

📅 Sunday, Oct. 19 | ⏰ 11:30 AM ET | 📺 USA Network

📍 Anfield – Liverpool, England

Liverpool’s good start (5 wins, 2 losses) meets a United squad (3-1-3) looking to shake things up at Anfield. Expect thunderous goals, late drama, and at least one VAR debate. Salah, Wirtz and Endrick are hungry for more, while United’s midfield aims to spoil the party. 

📺 Friday, Oct. 17 | 6:08 PM ET | FS1 – Game 5

Seattle tries to close it out at home while Toronto’s lineup is built for big comebacks. With ace pitching on both sides, expect tense late innings, diving catches, and a few dropped jaws along the way. 

📺 Friday, Oct. 17 | 8:38 PM ET | TBS / truTV / Max – Game 4

Ohtani, Betts, and the Dodgers’ star-studded lineup face Milwaukee’s battle-tested squad. Milwaukee’s bullpen could be the equalizer, but Los Angeles has the home-field advantage and a lineup that can erase deficits in a single swing. Expect fireworks, nail-biting innings, and one pitch that might just define the series.

📅 Sunday, Oct. 19 | 2:00 PM ET | NBC – YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway

Pack racing, drafting chaos, and playoff pressure collide at Talladega. This is Round 8, Race 2, and drivers like William Byron, Kyle Larson, and Joey Logano are all jockeying for championship survival. Expect heart-stopping passes and the inevitable “Big One.”

 📺 Netflix: 27 Nights

 Every night is a plot twist; your schedule will feel shorter than it really is.

 📺 Netflix: Turn of the Tide – Season 2

 The village of Rabo de Peixe is no longer the same. Old friends and enemies return as new contenders emerge for control of the drug trade.

 📺 Netflix: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014 & 2)

 Half-shell heroes vs. Shredder & Krang, plus pizza.

 📺 Netflix: Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam (2025)

 Fame, fortune, and glorious chaos in Tinseltown.

 📺 Apple TV+: Mr. Scorsese (Documentary Series)

 Dive into the mind of a filmmaking legend with behind-the-scenes stories and cinematic secrets.

 📺 Amazon Prime: Companion (2025)

 Loyalty and secrets collide in a suspenseful, twisting narrative.

Bruce Pearl, who recently retired from coaching, will now join TNT Sports and CBS Sports as a studio/game analyst for college basketball coverage. On TNT, he’ll work alongside Jalen Rose, Jamal Mashburn, and host Adam Lefkoe for Big East and Big 12 games. He’ll also contribute to CBS’s regular season coverage and to the joint coverage of the NCAA Tournament. Pearl’s move keeps him close to the game—he’s known for his energetic analysis and deep understanding of tactics and team dynamics.

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