The real MVP of the World Series marathon game: The Dodgers’ organist

As the game between the Dodgers and the Blue Jays just kept going inning after inning many people on social media drew attention to the organist who kept playing hour after hour.

Dodgers Organist Dieter Ruehle on His Witty, Spontaneous Song Picks, and Keeping Up With the Series’ Epic Game 3: ‘The Game Isn’t Scripted — What’s Better Than Liv…

As social media undertook its own task of informally picking an MVP during the World Series’ epic Game 3 this week, a ...
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NBA on NBC theme song, explained: The story behind John Tesh's nostalgic 'Roundball Rock'

With so much changing for the 2025 season of NBA broadcasts, NBC decided to return to its original theme song, reviving "Roundball Rock." The network won back rights to some NBA games in 2024, with ...

‘Roundball Rock’ returns to its sports theme mountaintop with the NBA back on NBC

John Tesh's iconic song "has such a different feel from any other piece of theme music that’s out there. ... It just fits ...
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Why do the Bills sing ‘Mr. Brightside’ during home games?

You may have noticed a relatively new tradition permeating Buffalo Bills home games. Every time the Bills play in front of the Buffalo faithful, the team's players and fans at the stadium ...

Virginia Tech sought a pregame home anthem. Metallica's "Enter Sandman" became a 25-year staple

“Enter Sandman” made its debut for the Aug. 27, 2000, opener against Georgia Tech, only to have kickoff delayed by ...
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Why do Steelers play 'Renegade'? Explaining Styx tradition at home games that started in 2002

In a 2002 playoff game against the Browns, the Steelers found themselves down 24-7 in the second half. With the crowd quiet, ...

Boston Blue: Is It Really A Tradition To Sing 'Sweet Caroline' At Boston Red Sox Games?

The Boston Red Sox have been using "Sweet Caroline" as a rally song since 1997, when Fenway employee Amy Tobey spontaneously played the tune as a tribute to an acquaintance's newborn daughter. The ...