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This month, "The League" alumnus Nick Kroll turns 40. This makes him just fifteen years older than the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre, the improv training ground that got him his start.
'Saturday Night Live' cast decisions: Who should stay, who should go
The 43rd season of "Saturday Night Live" has come to a close, which means it’s time for casting decisions. The official verdicts won’t come until late summer, and no one has announced a departure, but there’s no reason to wait until then to speculate. Some points to consider: It’s a big cast.
The 2017-18 'Saturday Night Live' season in review
It was an interesting season for "Saturday Night Live," coming off a 2016-17 season of Emmys and killer ratings. Bobby Moynihan departed, as did Sasheer Zamata, Vanessa Bayer and the show’s head writers, while Chris Redd, Luke Null and Heidi Gardner arrived, and Michael Che and Colin Jost were elevated to head writers.
Where did it all go wrong? Post-mortem for Round 1 NBA losers
Eight teams advanced to the second round of the playoffs in triumph. Thus, eight teams have gone home in defeat and disgrace, looking back on their failed
Top 10 player matchups of Round 2 of the 2018 NBA Playoffs
After some extended battles in the Eastern Conference, the second round series are set. It's a fascinating range of teams, from the young upstart Pelicans and Sixers, to the ancient, veteran-laden Cavaliers.
Bugs Bunny's greatest quips
We are approaching the 80th anniversary of Bugs Bunny's first appearance, way back in 1938. The wise-cracking bunny is the enemy of hunters and ill-tempered prospectors, the foil of apoplectic ducks, and the symbol of Warner Brothers' entire animation empire.
Where did it all go wrong for these NBA playoff wannabes?
As we enjoy playoff basketball in the NBA, celebrating the brave warriors and Warriors who clawed their way into the top 53 percent of the league, let’s also remember the fallen teams.
The top female comedians working in film and television today
Film and television, specifically in the comedic vein, is currently blessed with a bevy of talented women. The transition from writing standup material to award-winning, mainstream masterpieces has never been so visible, and the impressive canon of female voices peppering the entertainment world is staggering.
Top 12 player matchups in the first round of the NBA Playoffs
As teams prepare to square off in the NBA Playoffs, it's important to remember that this is a players' league. When the minutes get longer, series get shorter and nerves tighten, it often comes down to one-on-one matchups.
'Alan Anthony is not here': The 2018 BIG3 Combine & Draft
After a successful first season, the slightly-revamped BIG3 is back for another summer of 3-on-3 basketball. They’re keeping the four-point circle, the games still go to 50 points, and Ice Cube is still running the show.
Tankapalooza: Winners, losers of the NBA's race to the bottom
Tankapalooza is dead. Long live Tankapalooza! With a weaker 2019 draft class and more even lottery odds coming, this season may have presented the low-water mark for tanking.
Tankapalooza 2018: How things look with one week to go
The NBA regular season is chugging to an end as teams pack their stars in bubble wrap and wait for the playoffs. Those playoff teams are pretty much set, but like a group of bloggers hanging out together, the basement is where the action happens.
The NBA playoff matchups of our dreams
Not since the days of Johnny Appleseed has seeding been as important in America as it is in the upcoming NBA playoffs. Success in the postseason can come down to the luck of the draw or the skill of the draw if they’re tanking into a specific position. However, if you want a prediction on matchups, you've come to the wrong place.
Tankapalooza 2018: How things are shaping up with two weeks to go
By the end of March, NBA playoff teams have mostly clinched playoff spots and are mainly jostling for seeding and trying to avoid injuries. The real drama comes at the bottom of the standings, where the NBA’s worst nine teams are competing to see who can lose the most possible games to get the most possible ping pong balls in the draft lottery.
Eric Idle's best jokes, roles, sketches and songs
It's rare to find someone who is less idle than the former Python, who since the age of 60 alone has written a hit Broadway musical, performed at the closing ceremonies of the Summer Olympics, written and performed an oratorio, won a Tony, won a Grammy, guest-starred on "The Simpsons" four times, had countless successful tours and published a book about one of them.
Billy Crystal's best jokes
Billy Crystal is a movie star, comedian, writer, director, producer, author, awards show host, Broadway star, and the world's most famous Los Angeles Clippers fan.
Lessons we learned from 'Beavis and Butt-Head'
On March 8, 1993, “Beavis and Butt-Head” first premiered on MTV. It ran for over 200 episodes over the next five years, including a full-length movie, and had a brief 22-episode revival in 2011.
The Academy Awards...but for sports
The world of sports has competition, drama, and trash talk – but not as much as Oscar night. Trust us, you do not want to talk smack to Dame Judi Dench.
Who are the Oscar nominees outside of their nominated character?
The problem with an Oscar-caliber role is that for the rest of your career, people tend to think of you only as that character; not as a human person who laughs at how poorly they play boardgames like Catchphrase, possessing good dance moves and a surprisingly solid basketball shot.
Best talk show appearance and interviews from Oscar noms
Being an artist is more than just being an artist – you have to work the circuit to make sure people buy into your creation. The best talk show hosts know
NFL Referee Hotline Bling: Philadelphia makes an emergency call
For the final time, Yardbarker takes a look at the NFL’s referee hotline, a number set up for players’ questions and concerns about officiating. We’ve obtained access to the responses, which are about as real as Justin Timberlake’s affection for Prince.
Super Bowl moments that still make us cringe
The Super Bowl is full of wonderful feats of athleticism, toughness and bravery. It’s the world’s top athletes competing on the biggest stage, which means when they make terrible mistakes, we remember them forever.
Cities that deserve a Super Bowl
The Super Bowl comes to Minneapolis this year for the second time, but there are plenty of cities that haven’t had a Bowl for a long time, or never hosted had one at all.
NBA Referee Hotline Bling: Blake Griffin is roaming
The NBA has a new hotline for players to communicate anonymously about NBA officials. It's a safe space for these seven-foot snowflakes to talk about their feelings, get explanations for rules, and plead their case about NBA discipline.
