Make U.S.A. vs World All-Star Games happen

When is the NBA All-Star Game? Times, TV for weekend schedule of events
The NBA 3-point contest is one event in a three-part Saturday night lineup, following the Skills Challenge. The winner of the 3-point contest will receive $60,000, while the second place will earn $40,000, and the third place will get $25,000. This follows the skills challenge, which starts at 8 p.m. ET.
Please, NBA and MLB: Make U.S.A. vs. the World All-Star Games happen
Our thanks go out today to the NHL for making it beyond clear to NBA and MLB poohbahs that they need to adopt a U.S.A. vs. the World format for their slumberfest All-Star Games, and the sooner, the better.
NBA All-Star Game ratings nearly matched their worst ever
That number is a 13 percent decrease on the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, which drew 5.398 million viewers. And the numbers get even worse than that. It was the second-least-watched game in the event’s history, according to Front Office Sports, barely beating out the 2023 game, which had about 4.6 million people watching.
New NBA All-Star Game Format Explained
In an effort to shake up a listless product on All-Star Sunday, the league is tinkering with the All-Star Game format yet again.
2025 NBA All-Star Game views up from 2023, puts up 4.7 billion social media views
NBA All-Star Game was a mixed bag, generating fewer viewers than last year, but putting up a record 4.7 billion social media views.
Should the NBA adopt a Team USA versus the World All-Star Game?
The NBA definitely is at a crossroads with its All-Star weekend, and while the league has plans to make the product more entertaining like it once was, perhaps they could take a page out of the NHL's book and create an exciting event.
How could and should the NBA fix the All-Star Game? Bring on the world
Tossed into the sea of indifference for another year, the NBA All-Star Game does leave one lingering thought: What’s wrong with a U.S. team facing the rest of the world? “Yes,” proclaimed Victor Wembanyama,
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3 takeaways from Mavericks' home win over Pelicans after All-Star Break
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Scintillating 4 Nations Face-Off has players yearning for more after tired All-Star games
The tournament, hosted in Montreal and Boston over the last 10 days, has thrust hockey into the mainstream spotlight.
Will OKC Thunder's Chet Holmgren make 2026 NBA All-Star Game? Predicting the rosters
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NBA All-Star Game: Steph Curry wins MVP after leading Shaq’s OGs to mini-tournament victory
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry delivered a vintage performance in front of his home crowd, leading Shaq’s OGs ...
Report: Celtics’ bid for All-Star Game still a possibility despite upcoming sale
The Celtics are up for sale, but there is still interest in bringing the NBA All-Star game back to Boston for the first time ...
La Velle E. Neal: Riveting final in 4 Nations Face-Off proves why All-Star Games are pointless
Best on best. It’s a format the hockey aficionados have craved for years. And their dreams finally came true this month with ...