Giants legend Phil Simms is returning to the broadcast booth after his exit from CBS. The star quarterback, who called games for NBC and CBS from 1995 to 2016, will work three Big Ten college football games on Peacock this season, NBC Sports announced Tuesday. Simms was tabbed to serve as an analyst for the Illinois-Western Illinois game on Aug. …
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Dr. Phil Countersued By Trinity Broadcasting; Accused Of Bad Faith
In a case of careful what you pray for, Phil McGraw is having a not-so-great week. On Monday, the man Oprah introduced us to years ago as Dr. Phil began to try to halt the month old Chapter 11 proceedings of his short-lived Merit Street Media after finding the cost of going bankrupt too expensive, literally. Today, as a federal …
Read More »TBN Sues Dr. Phil, Alleging ‘Fraudulent Scheme’ With Merit Street
Trinity Broadcasting Network, former business partner of Dr. Phil’s now-bankrupt Merit Street Media, filed a counterclaim against the TV personality — alleging he engaged in a scheme to “fleece” the Christian broadcasting company and “enrich” himself and “his associates and affiliates.” Merit Street Media, formed as a joint venture between TBN and Phil McGraw’s Peteski Productions, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy …
Read More »Phil Knight, Ex-Nike Chief, and His Wife Pledge $2 Billion to Oregon Cancer Center – The New York Times
Phil Knight, Ex-Nike Chief, and His Wife Pledge $2 Billion to Oregon Cancer Center The New York Times OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute receives historic $2B donation from Phil and Penny Knight KGW Largest gift ever: OHSU receives $2 billion donation from Knight family KPTV Nike co-founder Phil Knight, his wife, donate $2 billion to OHSU cancer institute KATU Nike co-founder Phil Knight to donate …
Read More »Nike co-founder Phil Knight to donate $2 billion to OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute
Phil Knight Matthew Staver | Bloomberg | Getty Images Nike co-founder Phil Knight is donating $2 billion to the Oregon Health and Science University’s Knight Cancer Institute, the single largest donation ever to a U.S. university, college or health institution, according to the Knight Foundation. The foundation said on Thursday the gift that will be used to shift the scientific …
Read More »Nike Co-Founder Phil Knight Gives $2 Billion to Oregon Cancer Center in Record Gift – The Wall Street Journal
Nike Co-Founder Phil Knight Gives $2 Billion to Oregon Cancer Center in Record Gift The Wall Street Journal Nike co-founder Phil Knight to donate $2 billion to OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute CNBC OHSU receive ‘historic’ $2B donation for cancer research from Knight family koin.com Phil and Penny Knight donate $2 billion to OHSU KATU Phil and Penny Knight pledge $2 billion to OHSU to …
Read More »Dr. Phil defends Sydney Sweeney ad, vows to buy American Eagle jeans
Dr. Phil McCraw is defending Sydney Sweeney amid the ongoing backlash to her controversial American Eagle ad campaign. The TV personality was asked to give his two cents on the issue during his Friday visit to Real Time with Bill Maher, which saw the titular host complain about the reaction to Sweeney’s ad. “Sydney Sweeney came out as — not …
Read More »Bill Maher Goads Dr. Phil to Admit Donald Trump’s Redistricting Is ‘Bull’
Bill Maher recently goaded Dr. Phil McGraw to admit that Donald Trump‘s redistricting efforts in Texas is some “bull***” on Real Time With Bill Maher. On Friday, August 8, the late-night host sat down with interview guest, political commentator George Will, and panel guests, former Dr. Phil star and ESPN’s “First Take” host Stephen A. Smith. During the panel segment, …
Read More »See Dead and Company Perform ‘Box of Rain’ With Phil Lesh’s Son Grahame
Dead and Company paid tribute to the late Phil Lesh on the opening night of their Dead 60 anniversary concerts in San Francisco by bringing out Lesh’s son Grahame for “Box of Rain.” The Bob Weir and John Mayer-fronted band have sparingly performed the Lesh-sung American Beauty classic, one of the bassist’s signature songs, since their inception in 2015; Dead …
Read More »Phil Collins confirms he’s not in hospice care
Any fans keeping Phil Collins in their heart can take a deep breath. A representative for the British rocker confirmed to The Independent that Collins was not in hospice care, despite rumors that began circulating about his health last week. The retired drummer is in the hospital, but the rep confirmed that he’s recovering from knee surgery—not on his deathbed. …
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