On Thursday, peculiar signs appeared near the parking lot entrance at Assembly Hall on East Seventh Street in Austin, Texas, indicating FX’s original series, “The Bear” might be filming in the Capital City.
Next to a black sign that read, “Private event parking only,” were two yellow signs with arrows. One said, “The Bear,” while the other read, “Crew.”
In the parking lot and the nearby alleyway were sprinter vans and moving trucks, while crew members appeared to be sitting in the semi-private outdoor patio area at Assembly Hall, a multi-purpose event space in East Austin. There was equipment of sorts set up in the adjoining parking lot, as well.
It’s currently unclear what exactly the crew was doing. But filming in Austin likely seems odd to many, considering the show largely takes place in Chicago, Illinois.
Season 3 of “The Bear” premiered on Hulu in June 2024. Much of Season 4 has already been filmed. But FX’s CEO John Landgraf previously told Collider that production would resume in February 2025.
The fourth season of “The Bear” is expected in summer 2025.
Exciting news for fans of the hit TV show “The Bear”! The crew was recently spotted in East Austin, sparking rumors that they may be filming scenes for Season 4.
The popular show, which follows the adventures of a group of friends living in a small mountain town, has garnered a dedicated following since its debut. Fans have been eagerly awaiting news of a new season, and it looks like their patience may soon be rewarded.
Details about the potential Season 4 storyline are still under wraps, but seeing the crew in action has certainly generated a buzz in the community. Could this mean new drama, romance, or even more bear sightings in the upcoming season? Only time will tell.
For now, fans will have to stay tuned for more updates and keep their eyes peeled for any more sightings of “The Bear” crew in Austin. Excitement is definitely building for what promises to be another thrilling season of this beloved show.
Liverpool this season have been very good at being good enough. There have been very few games in which they’ve dismantled the opposition. They have won fewer league games by more than three goals than Tottenham have, but ended the day nine points clear at the top with their closest rivals to play the defending champions on Sunday. If Liverpool do, as they surely will, go on to win the title, it will have been an old-fashioned sort of success, a league won not by the spectacular or the flamboyant but by consistency and calmness, by ruthless accumulation.
This was Liverpool’s sixth 2-0 win in the league; more than a quarter of their games so far. It’s a scoreline that speaks of control, of winning games with a little to spare, taking freakish equalisers, ill luck and odd refereeing decisions out of the equation, without being flashy and demanding overexertion: 2-0 is the scoreline of champions. Arsenal, like Liverpool, began the season with a pair of 2-0 wins but, since then, they have won 2-0 only once.
When optimistic Arsenal fans looked at the second half of the season and noted that Liverpool had some tricky away games to play, this was one of the fixtures they would have earmarked as having the potential to cost Arne Slot’s side points. Bournemouth had beaten not only Arsenal at home but also Manchester City and Nottingham Forest. And they could easily have taken a point off Liverpool, Antoine Semenyo and Marcus Tavernier clattering shots against the post.
There has been a sense with Liverpool that they have played teams at the right time, just at the point when they are out of sorts or have key players missing.
While there probably is some truth to that, it is also the case that Liverpool are very good at making opponents look as though they are in poor form. And nobody could have claimed that Bournemouth were not playing well before Saturday. If anything, their form was too good, having scored nine in their previous two games. Nobody can keep a shot conversion rate of 25% going for long. That Bournemouth got only three of 14 shots on target, two of those drawing excellent saves from Alisson, is perhaps a rare visible case of regression to the mean.
Lucky Liverpool? Possibly – as even Slot acknowledged. Certainly the penalty they were awarded in the first half will raise eyebrows. That Cody Gakpo kicked the back of his own heel was clear; the question was whether he was nudged into doing so by Lewis Cook. At the very least the decision was soft. The offside decision that saw the equaliser David Brooks seemed to have scored before half-time ruled out was correct, but it was a close-run thing.
Virgil van Dijk looked imperious at the back for Liverpool again. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters
But Liverpool’s second goal was one of rare quality, Curtis Jones beginning the break, catching up with it and feeding Mohamed Salah, who scored with the perfect finish, whipping the ball with very little backlift round Milos Kerkez and the stretching arm of Kepa Arrizabalaga and just inside the far post. It was a goal of efficiency and beauty, technically excellent and without the slightest needless embellishment and, as such, emblematic of Slot’s team as a whole.
It is true that they could easily have conceded, true that the shots that were flying in for Bournemouth over the past two weeks did not on Saturday – a process that culminated in the ferocious late drive from Tavernier that smashed into what might politely be termed the nether regions of Tyler Adams – but equally Liverpool defended with admirable composure.
Virgil van Dijk, as so often, was a colossal figure, not only winning his duels with Dango Ouattara but radiating calm, constantly organising and cajoling. He is not only a very fine defender, arguably back to being the best centre-back in the league, but also a great leader. There has been rather less focus on Van Dijk than on the other two players who are out of contract in June, perhaps because he is 33, and perhaps because the assumption is that he is more likely than either Trent Alexander-Arnold or Salah to sign a new deal, but if he does leave he would be sorely missed, not only for what he himself offers but because he makes players around him better.
Liverpool still have to go to Everton, Manchester City, Aston Villa and Chelsea. They still have to play Arsenal at home. There are hurdles to be negotiated. But given the sides Bournemouth have beaten at the Vitality this season, this was a big obstacle ticked off. There are 15 games left. The title race is not over yet. But Liverpool felt a lot closer to the tape at the final whistle than they had at kick-off.
Liverpool’s unbeaten run in the Premier League has left many wondering if luck has played a role in their success. With multiple late goals and close matches going their way, it’s easy to see why some might question whether the Reds are truly as dominant as their record suggests.
However, when you look closer at Liverpool’s performances this season, it’s hard to argue that luck has been the sole factor in their success. Their attacking prowess, solid defense, and ability to grind out results in tough matches all point to a team that is not just lucky, but also highly skilled and well-coached.
From their thrilling comeback against Aston Villa to their hard-fought victories over top teams like Manchester City and Chelsea, Liverpool have shown time and time again that they have what it takes to come out on top in any situation.
So while luck may have played a small role in Liverpool’s success this season, it’s clear that their spotless results are a result of their talent, determination, and ability to perform under pressure. As they continue their quest for the Premier League title, it’s safe to say that Liverpool’s success is more than just luck – it’s a testament to their skill and resilience as a team.
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When Shaquille O’Neal left for Miami in 2004, he was at the peak of his career. Coming straight out of a three-peat with the Lakers, Shaq joined forces with Dwyane Wade in South Beach and the two got to work immediately. They lost in the Conference Finals to the Pistons in the 2005 playoffs, but Shaq believes that it was nothing but his “freak injury” that kept his team from winning the title.
In an old interview, which was done six months before his fourth title in 2006, Shaq talked about getting so close to the dream in 2005.
The big man claimed that he is usually very cautious on the brink of the playoffs. However, in 2005, he wasn’t cautious at all and ended up getting injured. The “freak injury” that Shaq was referring to was a deep thigh bruise caused by an impact from Jermaine O’Neal, which made it difficult for him to move, let alone do what he wanted to on the floor.
Shaq said that during the playoffs, when the stakes are high, he always raises his game to another level. But he couldn’t do that in 2005 due to his injury.
But he took pride in the fact that he managed to get Miami so close despite his handicap. Shaq said, “I think it [the injury] hindered me in the playoffs. Everyone knows that the playoffs is the time where I like to raise my game, wasn’t able to raise my game and still we almost got it done.”
The Heat took the Conference Finals against the Pistons to Game 7 and lost. Shaq said that if he wasn’t injured, he had no doubts about winning his fourth title that year.
Although Detroit got the best of him in 2005, the following season was the season of redemption for Shaq and the Heat.
Shaquille O’Neal won his fourth NBA Championship in 2006
In 2006, the Heat were on a dominant run. Their stellar regular season run converted well into the playoffs. In the first round, they faced the Chicago Bulls and closed the series in six games. They had to go through the Brooklyn Nets in the Conference Semifinals next.
Despite facing a strong team, it was their easiest challenge on the way to the championship. The Heat closed that series in five games and met the Pistons again for the Conference Finals. This time, with no “freak injury” to deal with, Shaq’s Heat defeated the Pistons in six games.
It took them another six games to defeat the Dallas Mavericks. The Miami Heat won its first title, being led by Dwyane Wade and Shaq. And the big fella was able to step out of the shadow of the Lakers and win his fourth Championship.
In a recent interview, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal opened up about a pivotal moment in his career that could have changed the course of history. O’Neal revealed that during the 2005 NBA Finals, he suffered a freak injury that ultimately prevented him from potentially winning the championship.
With the Miami Heat facing off against the Dallas Mavericks in a highly anticipated series, O’Neal was determined to lead his team to victory. However, during a crucial game, O’Neal landed awkwardly on his ankle, causing him to miss several key plays.
Despite his best efforts to play through the pain, O’Neal’s injury ultimately proved too much to overcome. The Miami Heat went on to lose the series, and O’Neal was left wondering what could have been.
Reflecting on that fateful moment, O’Neal admitted that it was a tough pill to swallow. He knew that his injury had cost his team the championship, and he couldn’t help but feel disappointed.
However, O’Neal also acknowledged that injuries are simply a part of the game. While he may have missed out on a potential title in 2005, he is grateful for the many successes he has achieved throughout his career.
As fans look back on O’Neal’s illustrious career, they can’t help but wonder what could have been if not for that one unfortunate injury. Despite the disappointment, O’Neal remains a true legend in the world of basketball, and his impact on the game will never be forgotten.
Coach Mike McCarthy isn’t ready to discuss his future, but he is willing to acknowledge the obvious.
Sunday could be his final game with the Cowboys.
“I’ll be honest with you: I go to the stadium much earlier this time in my career than I used to,” McCarthy said Thursday, via Jon Machota of TheAthletic.com. “I won a Super Bowl in that home locker room at AT&T Stadium. So, I have a very strong emotional attachment that it hits me every time I walk in there and every time I walk out. So, yeah, I’m definitely aware of it.
“I know you got [defensive coordinator Mike] Zimmer up here. You’re not getting me today. I’m not thinking about it right now, but, yeah, I’m definitely in tune with that.”
Zimmer became emotional earlier this week in what also might be his final season with the Cowboys. He held back tears in talking about his son, Adam, a former NFL assistant who died in 2022.
The Cowboys’ entire coaching staff is in the final year of their contracts, so McCarthy, and the others, will become free agents. McCarthy should have options, but it is unknown whether the Cowboys want him to return and whether he wants to return.
He is 49-34 in five seasons in Dallas, with a 1-3 postseason record.
As the Dallas Cowboys prepare to face off against the Washington Football Team in what could potentially be Mike McCarthy’s final home game as head coach, the pressure and speculation are at an all-time high.
When asked about the possibility of this being his last game at AT&T Stadium, McCarthy responded, “I’m definitely aware of the situation, but my focus is solely on preparing this team to win on Sunday. I can’t control what the future holds, but I can control how we perform on the field.”
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future with the Cowboys, McCarthy remains steadfast in his commitment to his team and his belief in their ability to come out victorious. As he leads his players onto the field for what could be a pivotal game, all eyes will be on McCarthy and how he navigates the challenges that lie ahead.
Regardless of what the future holds, one thing is certain – Mike McCarthy is determined to leave it all on the field and give his all for America’s Team.
