Little Caesars today announced the return of its fan-favorite Pretzel Crust Pizza.

First introduced in 2014, the Pretzel Crust Pizza is a large buttery-flavored soft pretzel crust pizza with creamy cheddar cheese sauce, mozzarella and Muenster cheeses and pepperoni. 

The salty, savory treat can also be upgraded with an optional cheese-stuffed crust or customized to include the traditional Little Caesars pizza sauce made from vine-ripened tomatoes instead of the cheddar cheese sauce.

Customers can get the pizza for $6.99 for a limited time, or pick up a HOT-N-READY pizza at participating locations.

World Wrestling Entertainment reportedly released several wrestlers shortly after its announced $1.4 billion new television deal with NBCUniversal.

TKO Group Holdings, the media conglomerate launched as part of WWE’s merger with the parent company of the UFC, reportedly agreed to a five-year domestic media rights partnership with NBCUniversal, with its television program, SmackDown, set to return to USA Network. 

The deal, which does not include WWE’s RAW or NXT programs that currently air on USA Network, is reported to pay an average of $287 million per year, an estimated 40% increase from the five-year, $205 million deal with FOX for SmackDown.

Shortly after the reported deal, the releases of several notable in-ring competitors was announced.

Former world champion Dolph Ziggler and former Intercontinental champion Shelton Benjamin were among several of those released, along with Emma, Rick Boogs, Aliyah, Elias, Riddick Moss and Top Dolla of the group ‘Hit Row.’

The Patriots beat the Jets 15-10 at a rainy MetLife Stadium on Sunday.

It wasn’t pretty, but Mac Jones and the Patriots managed to land enough punches on offense to ground the Jets and a woeful offense commanded by Zach Wilson.

The Patriots are now 1-2 this season, while the Jets fall to 1-2.

It wasn’t exactly a riveting performance from Mac Jones and the Patriots offense, but the Patriots’ defense feasted against an impotent Jets offense that more or less operated without a functioning game.

But regardless of whatever qualifiers you want to toss out there, the Patriots did enough to get in the win column with a 15-10 victory against a deeply flawed Jets roster without Aaron Rodgers at the helm on offense.

How bad was Zach Wilson and the Jets’ offense?

The Jets generated just 171 total net yards, with most coming in the fourth quarter. Wilson was 18-of-36 on throws with 157 passing yards.

New York had a chance to either tie or win the game in the closing minutes in the fourth quarter, but Matthew Judon closed things out with a safety against Wilson.

Whether it was Deebo Samuel, George Kittle or Christian McCaffrey, the San Francisco 49ers wreaked havoc on the New York Giants with yards after the catch or contact.

The Niners (3-0) willed those yards toward a dominating 30-12 home victory over the Giants at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Thursday Night Football to remain undefeated this season.

Niners’ quarterback Brock Purdy completed 25 of 37 passes for 310 yards and two touchdowns, while Samuel hauled in six receptions for 129 yards and a TD. Christian McCaffrey rumbled his way to 85 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

Samuel dragging a few Giants defenders for extra yardage in the fourth quarter, followed by the star wideout securing a 27-yard touchdown a few plays later not only capped the 49ers’ domination of Big Blue, but it typified just how much San Francisco manhandled New York.

The Giants (1-2), who were without star running back Saquon Barkley (high ankle sprain), struggled to convert third downs, while their defense didn’t have many answers for the Niners’ high-powered offense on third downs either.

WWE Hall of Fame Stone Cold Steve Austin has a weekly show on A and E: “Stone Cold Takes On America.” 

For over two decades, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin gave everything to wrestling, becoming one of the all-time greats. However, his dedication  to his career meant sacrificing many of the other experiences life has to offer. 

In “Stone Cold Takes on America,” Austin hits the road in his RV, accepting challenges from fans that push him out of his comfort zone, and make up for lost time. 

Through archival footage from classic WWE moments and his own stories, the series weaves together Austin’s old and new life—both filled with incredible feats and his unique point of view—as he celebrates and learns from new experiences how only “Stone Cold” Steve Austin can.

Hormel Foods is working with a humanitarian organization to send SPAM to Maui following the recent massive wildfire.

Hormel, which produces the canned pork product, is sending ‘The Convoy of Hope’ to Maui after the island was ravaged by the disaster, which resulted in over 100 deaths. Hawaii consumes an estimated 8 million cans of SPAM per year, the most of any U.S. state.

SPAM became popular in Hawaii during World War II when soldiers stationed in the Pacific were served the meat on the frontlines and remained popular in the area.

“Now is our time for all to help. We need to come together for Maui, it’s going to take years for them to rebuild.”

Smashburger proudly introduces the new “Carolina BBQ Burnt Ends Burger. 

Inspired by the regional flavors of South Carolina’s gold mustard-based BBQ sauce and Kansas City style burnt ends, the Carolina BBQ Burnt Ends Burger features a Certified Angus beef patty, topped with 8 hour slow-cooked burnt ends, a tangy, mustardy Carolina-style BBQ sauce, pickles, and melty aged cheddar cheese on a soft Parker House Roll.

Starting at a suggested price of $11.99, the Carolina BBQ Burnt Ends Burger comes freshly made and ready to order after being smoked and  hand-tossed in BBQ sauce.

Former NBA All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement from basketball. 

“Now the time has come for me to say goodbye to the court where I made my name, to the game that gave me purpose and pride,” Anthony said.

“With this bittersweet goodbye to the NBA, I am excited about what the future holds for me.” 

Anthony, 39, a former national champion at Syracuse, was selected No. 3 overall by the Denver Nuggets in the 2003 NBA Draft and spent his first eight seasons with the franchise before being traded to the New York Knicks midway through the 2010-11 season, where he played for seven seasons. The Brooklyn native had later stints with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers.

Anthony retires ninth on the NBA all-time scoring list with 28,289 career points during his career. The former Syracuse standout was a 10-time All-Star, a scoring champion in 2013 and a member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.

In the New York Jets’ second game of the 2023 NFL season, in a sunny and hot Arlington Texas, the Jets were dominated by the Dallas Cowboys, 30 – 10.

The first half action was dominated by the Cowboys, who moved the ball at will against the vaunted Jets defense. Only a long catch-and-run touchdown pass from Zach Wilson to Garrett Wilson saved the Jets from being down 15 points at halftime.

With the score Cowboys 18, Jets 10, the Jets took over on offense at their own 25 to start the second half. They promptly went three and out, as the Jets offense continued to look overmatched against the Cowboys defense. The ensuing Jets punt gave the Cowboys a short field as they started their first drive of the second half at their own 42 yard line. The Cowboys took advantage.

The Jets could do nothing and after another Jets punt the Cowboys methodically moved downfield before settling for a short field goal and a three score lead at 27 – 10 early in the fourth quarter. At this point the game was all but over.

The Cowboys intercepted Zach Wilson on the next Jets drive, giving them the ball deep in Jets territory yet again. Another Cowboys field goal made the score 30 -10 in favor of the Cowboys midway through the fourth quarter and the rest was garbage time.