Five Minnesotans are hoping to leap into America’s hearts again during the third season of “World of Dance.” The hit series — executive produced by Jennifer Lopez, who also serves as a judge — will kick off its new season on NBC (KARE-TV Channel 11) at 8 p.m. Tuesday. The dance competition previously put Minnesota dancer Eva Igo on the path to stardom after she came in second to a pair of French twins; the tiny dancer, a crowd favorite, also appeared in the second season. It isn’t just geography that unites Igo, 16, with the new contestants — Woodbury sisters Ava Wagner, 13, and Ellie Wagner, 16, as well as Alex Arce of Minneapolis, Kevin Avila of Oakdale and Sara Gutz of Forest Lake, a trio of teenagers who call themselves “The Trilogy“: All six of these phenoms train at the Larkin Dance Studio in Maplewood — and the Wagners are great-granddaughters of the studio’s founder. What’s behind the … [Read more...] about Five Minnesotans to compete on NBC’s ‘World of Dance’
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The Rock ‘proud of’ San Antonio woman entering NBC ‘Titan Games’ finals
By Madalyn Mendoza, mySanAntonio.com Published 1:56 pm CST, Monday, February 25, 2019 San Antonio's Jackie "Jax" Wood is one of the semifinalists in NBC's "The Titan Games." San Antonio's Jackie "Jax" Wood is one of the semifinalists in NBC's "The Titan Games." Photo: Courtesy, Jackie Wood Photo: Courtesy, Jackie Wood Image 1 of / 12 Caption Close Image 1 of 12 San Antonio's Jackie "Jax" Wood is one of the semifinalists in NBC's "The Titan Games." San Antonio's Jackie "Jax" Wood is one of the semifinalists in NBC's "The Titan Games." Photo: Courtesy, Jackie Wood The Rock 'proud of' San Antonio woman entering NBC 'Titan Games' finals 1 / 12 Back to Gallery NBC's "The Titan Games" … [Read more...] about The Rock ‘proud of’ San Antonio woman entering NBC ‘Titan Games’ finals
San Antonio woman enters the semifinals of The Rock’s NBC Titan Games
By Madalyn Mendoza, mySanAntonio.com Published 3:51 pm CST, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 San Antonio's Jackie "Jax" Wood is one of the semifinalists in NBC's "The Titan Games." San Antonio's Jackie "Jax" Wood is one of the semifinalists in NBC's "The Titan Games." Photo: Courtesy, Jackie Wood Photo: Courtesy, Jackie Wood Image 1 of / 12 Caption Close Image 1 of 12 San Antonio's Jackie "Jax" Wood is one of the semifinalists in NBC's "The Titan Games." San Antonio's Jackie "Jax" Wood is one of the semifinalists in NBC's "The Titan Games." Photo: Courtesy, Jackie Wood San Antonio woman enters the semifinals of The Rock's NBC Titan Games 1 / 12 Back to Gallery San Antonio's Jackie … [Read more...] about San Antonio woman enters the semifinals of The Rock’s NBC Titan Games
NBC’s Mike Tirico will call first NHL game Feb. 20 in Detroit
Joe Reedy Associated Press Published 3:48 PM EST Feb 7, 2019 Mike Tirico’s advice to young announcers has been to take chances and get out of their comfort zone. He will be practicing what he preaches in a couple of weeks. The NBC Sports Group announced Thursday that Tirico will call his first NHL game on Feb. 20 when Detroit hosts Chicago during “Wednesday Night Hockey” on NBCSN. Tirico has been a part of the network’s NHL coverage during the past year. He hosted two games of last year’s Stanley Cup Final as well as this year’s NHL Winter Classic at Notre Dame and the All-Star Game in San Jose. “It is a great adrenaline rush to be able to do something different,” Tirico said. “I’ve been a hockey fan for years growing up in New York and now living in Ann Arbor (Michigan). The league is constantly changing and getting better.” A big reason Tirico left ESPN for NBC in July 2016 was to be a part of events he … [Read more...] about NBC’s Mike Tirico will call first NHL game Feb. 20 in Detroit
Colorado Springs airman Kyle Lucas to compete on NBC’s ‘Titan Games’ Thursday
Kyle Lucas of Colorado Springs will be one of eight competitors on NBC’s “Titan Games” at 7 p.m. Thursday. The 28-year-old airman 1st class with the 2nd Space Operations Squadron at Schriever Air Force Base couldn’t share the outcome of the episode, which was taped last year, but filled us in on his experience with the show.If Lucas is the winner of Thursday's episode, he will move on for a chance at the grand prize of $100,000 on the athletic reality competition show, which premiered Jan. 3 and is hosted by and executive produced by actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Lucas is one of 64 contestants vying for the top prize.A native of Dover, Del., and a former Penn State University linebacker, Lucas now manages Air Force satellites that provide GPS around the world.A couple of years ago Lucas tried out for another athletic competition show, Netflix’s "Ultimate Beastmaster," and made it to the final round of tryouts before being cut."They said … [Read more...] about Colorado Springs airman Kyle Lucas to compete on NBC’s ‘Titan Games’ Thursday