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Putin says Russia's hypersonic missile has entered service and will be deployed in Belarus VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV August 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM 1 / 4Russia BelarusRussian President Vladimir Putin, front, embraces Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko during their visit to the Smolensky Skete of Valaam ...

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1 / 4Russia BelarusRussian President Vladimir Putin, front, embraces Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko during their visit to the Smolensky Skete of Valaam Monastery at Valaam island in Ladoga lake, Republic of Karelia, Russia, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (Gavriil Grigorov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia has started production of its newest hypersonic missiles and reaffirmed its plans to deploy them to ally Belarus later this year.

Sitting alongside Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko on Valaam Island near St. Petersburg, Putin said the military already has selected deployment sites in Belarus for the Oreshnik intermediate range ballistic missile.

"Preparatory work is ongoing, and most likely we will be done with it before the year's end," Putin said, adding that the first series of Oreshniks and their systems have been produced and entered military service.

Russia first used the Oreshnik, which is Russian for "hazelnut tree," against Ukraine in November, when it fired the experimental weapon at a factory in Dnipro that built missiles when Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union.

Putin has praised the Oreshnik's capabilities, saying its multiple warheads that plunge to a target at speeds up to Mach 10 are immune to being intercepted and are so powerful that the use of several of them in one conventional strike could be as devastating as a nuclear attack.

He warned the West that Moscow could use it against Ukraine's NATO allies who allowed Kyiv to use their longer-range missiles to strike inside Russia.

Russia's missile forces chief has declared that Oreshnik, which can carry conventional or nuclear warheads, has a range allowing it to reach all of Europe.

Intermediate-range missiles can fly between 500 to 5,500 kilometers (310 to 3,400 miles). Such weapons were banned under a Soviet-era treaty that Washington and Moscow abandoned in 2019.

Last fall, Putin and Lukashenko signed a treaty giving Moscow's security guarantees to Belarus, including the possible use of Russian nuclear weapons to help repel any aggression. The pact follows the Kremlin's revision of its nuclear doctrine, which for the first time placed Belarus under the Russian nuclear umbrella amid tensions with the West over the conflict in Ukraine.

Lukashenko, who has ruled Belarus with an iron hand for over 30 years and has relied on Kremlin subsidies and support, allowed Russia to use his country's territory to send troops into Ukraine in 2022 and to host some of its tactical nuclear weapons. Russia hasn't disclosed how many such weapons were deployed, but Lukashenko said in December that his country currently has several dozen.

The deployment of tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, which has a 1,084-kilometer (673-mile) border with Ukraine, would allow Russian aircraft and missiles to reach potential targets there more easily and quickly if Moscow decides to use them. It also extends Russia's capability to target several NATO allies in Eastern and Central Europe.

The revamped nuclear doctrine that Putin signed last fall formally lowered the threshold for Russia's use of its nuclear weapons. The document says Moscow could use nuclear weapons "in response to the use of nuclear and other types of weapons of mass destruction" against Russia or its allies, as well as "in the event of aggression" against Russia and Belarus with conventional weapons that threaten "their sovereignty and/or territorial integrity."

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New Photo - 3 critically injured after amusement park ride snaps in Saudi Arabia: Reports

3 critically injured after amusement park ride snaps in Saudi Arabia: Reports Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY August 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM An amusement park in Saudi Arabia was shut down after a ride collapsed and injured at least 23 people, local media reported.

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An amusement park in Saudi Arabia was shut down after a ride collapsed and injured at least 23 people, local media reported.

The "360 Big Pendulum," located in the Al Hada district of Taif, a popular mountain resort city in western Saudi Arabia, snapped and crashed violently while in operation during the evening of July 30, the Khaleej Times and state-owned Arab News reported.

Video footage of the accident, circulating widely on social media, shows the fully occupied ride swinging in a large arc before experiencing a structural failure in its central column, prompting it to split horizontally while in motion. As a result, the part of the ride holding the strapped passengers crashed to the ground, amid screams and calls for help.

Video shows ride collapse at amusement park3 people critically injured: reports

Taif Governor Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, in a statement, ordered the immediate closure of the resort and called for an investigation into the incident, reported the Saudi Gazette. Authorities expect the preliminary findings to be released in the coming days.

"Several injuries occurred; some were treated at the site, while others were transferred to hospital care," the statement read. No fatalities were reported.

However, Arab News, citing emergency teams, reported the victims sustained varying injuries, with three people in critical condition. While some of the injured were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment, others received aid on the scene, according to Gulf News.

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For one day only, MLB is turning a NASCAR track into a recordbreaking stadium Andrew GreifAugust 1, 2025 at 9:07 PM More fans than have ever watched a Major League Baseball game are set to show up Saturday to a field that didn't exist 32 days ago, in a state that has never previously hosted an MLB g...

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Andrew GreifAugust 1, 2025 at 9:07 PM

More fans than have ever watched a Major League Baseball game are set to show up Saturday to a field that didn't exist 32 days ago, in a state that has never previously hosted an MLB game.

The baseball itself will be the only thing familiar about Saturday's matchup at Tennessee's Bristol Motor Speedway between the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds — and that is on purpose.

MLB has staged games in unconventional places for the past decade. Yet while a 2016 game at North Carolina's Fort Bragg, games in 2021 and 2022 at the same Iowa cornfield made famous by the movie "Field of Dreams" and last year's Negro Leagues tribute at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, were held in intimate settings, MLB's visit to a venue better known for motorsports was designed as a spectacle of sheer size.

More than 85,000 tickets have been sold for a matchup dubbed the "Speedway Classic," a number that will break the league's attendance record of 84,587 set in 1954 when the New York Yankees visited Cleveland.

"This one really ranks up there big just because of the enormity of what we're building," Murray Cook, the president of Brightview Sports, who consults MLB on fields and ballparks, told "TODAY."

That construction project began June 4, when the speedway started demolishing parts of its infield, including half of a building, in order to situate a baseball field between the half-mile track's third and fourth turns. Once that phase ended, it left a window of about 32 days to build the field and everything surrounding it.

More than 18,000 tons of gravel were brought in to create a level playing field, topped by a shock-absorbing pad that rests underneath the 124,000 square feet of artificial turf playing surface. The turf was infilled with sand to provide a better bounce for a batted ball. More than 300 tons of clay were required to build the basepaths and mounds. Bristol Motor Speedway's existing lighting did not meet MLB standards for broadcasts, which required the temporary installation of 415 extra lighting fixtures, as well.

"Batting tunnels, dugouts, backstop net, batter's eye, bullpens, foul poles; none of this is here, right?" Cook said. "So all that has to be brought in."

Field construction at Bristol Motor Speedway prior to the MLB Speedway Classic open house on June 24 in Bristol, Tenn. (Andrew Ferguson / MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Saturday's game will mark the first MLB game in Tennessee for the same reason last season's game in Birmingham was its first in Alabama, and why MLB has staged other games in recent years in Korea and Olympic Stadium in London. Planting live games in markets that otherwise would not have big-league baseball is "a huge pillar in terms of our growth strategy," MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in April when visiting Nashville.

"It's the commissioner's office plan to grow the game around the world and to take it to places where, you know, you don't have a major league team," Cook said.

When MLB visited London for series in 2023 and 2024, where a field was placed atop the home pitch of West Ham of the Premier League, attendance topped out just shy of 60,000. Bristol provided a much bigger logistical challenge.

Bristol Motor Speedway is the country's second-largest venue in the U.S. as judged by permanent seating, said Jerry Caldwell, the Bristol Motor Speedway president, and the venue has used that capacity before to host record-smashing attendance figures. A 2016 college football game between Tennessee and Virginia Tech set the NCAA's single-game record.

Pre-game ceremonies for the Battle at Bristol game in 2016. (Speedway Motorsports)

MLB's challenge involved creating a baseball venue within a NASCAR facility that is approximately twice the size of a football field. The construction involved limitations. Though a four-sided videoboard called the "Colossus" hangs 180 feet over the speedway's infield, strung up via cables that stretch to the stadium's corners, the ballpark design sought to keep it out of play as much as possible. During the game, it will be in foul territory, and netting was installed to keep foul balls from damaging the screen.

"I love seeing this baseball field rise up out of the middle of the racetrack and kind of be born, almost," Caldwell said.

Caldwell said he hopes the memories of the game endure. But the venue's transformation will be brief. Cook expects the tear-down following the game to last about 15 days. Once removed, the entire field will be donated to Eastern Tennessee State University.

"We want it to be something that they'll always remember, they'll talk about, have fond memories of creating wonderful memories with their family, and I know that's what will happen," Caldwell said. "And then we'll remove all this, and six weeks later, we'll do the same thing for the playoffs in NASCAR."

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New Photo - Stanford hires former Nike CEO John Donahoe as new athletic director

Stanford hires former Nike CEO John Donahoe as new athletic director Chris CwikAugust 1, 2025 at 10:32 PM Nike CEO John Donahoe is moving into the sports realm with his new position.

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Stanford's new athletic director has taken quite a unique path to his job. The school announced the hiring of former Nike CEO John Donahoe as its next athletic director Thursday.

Donahoe joins Stanford after spending nearly six years at Nike. He was hired by the company in 2019 and remained with Nike until September 2024. Donahoe was succeeded by Elliott Hill, though remained in an advisory role with Nike until January 2025.

While Donahoe's job history makes him an unusual hire for Stanford, that's exactly what the school was seeking, per ESPN.

"Stanford officials viewed [Donahoe] as a 'unicorn candidate' because of both his business ties and history at the school. Stanford coveted a nontraditional candidate for the role."

Donahoe has a history with Stanford, as he received his master's degree from the university in 1986 and served on the business school's advisory board. He also has experience with another university. Donahoe served on Dartmouth's board of trustees from 2003-12. He received his bachelor's degree from Dartmouth.

After getting his master's degree from Stanford, Donahoe put together an impressive resume in the business world. In addition to working at Nike, he also spent time at Bain and Company, eBay and ServiceNow.

In the role, Donahoe will oversee the entire athletic department at Stanford, meaning he'll be Andrew Luck's boss. Luck was hired to be the football team's general manager last November.

Luck had nothing but good things to say about Donahoe in a statement released by the university Thursday.

"I am absolutely thrilled John Donahoe is joining as our next athletic director. He brings unparalleled experience and elite leadership to our athletic department in a time of opportunity and change. I could not be more excited to partner with and learn from him."

Donahoe's hiring comes months after longtime athletic director Bernard Muir announced he would step down at the end of the school year. Muir served as Stanford's athletic director from 2012-25.

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New Photo - With future of College Football Playoff still up for grabs, here's what to know about this year's format and beyond

With future of College Football Playoff still up for grabs, here's what to know about this year's format and beyond Nick BrombergAugust 1, 2025 at 10:39 PM Unlike last season, there's not much new with the College Football Playoff in 2025.

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Nick BrombergAugust 1, 2025 at 10:39 PM

Unlike last season, there's not much new with the College Football Playoff in 2025. And you may want to prepare to get used to this format despite the persistent expansion discussions.

After an expansion from four teams to 12 for the 2024 season, the only change for the 2025 iteration of the College Football Playoff is with the seeding. Last year, the top four conference champions received the four first-round byes no matter where they were ranked in the committee's final set of rankings.

Texas and Penn State were Nos. 3 and 4 in the rankings but were the No. 5 and 6 seeds since they were at-large teams. Boise State, at No. 9, was the No. 3 seed as the third-highest ranked conference champion and Arizona State was the No. 4 seed even though the Sun Devils were ranked No. 12.

That won't be duplicated in 2025. While the top five conference champions still get automatic berths to the playoff, the top four seeds will be the top four teams in the rankings no matter if they're conference champs or not.

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The change likely means that a conference like the Big Ten or SEC will get multiple teams with byes. Had the format been in place in 2024, each conference would have had two teams with byes.

Having a bye wasn't a great thing, either. All four teams that received byes in 2024 lost their first games of the playoff. Was that attributable to the extended layoff between the regular season and the postseason for those four teams? Was it because all four top seeds were underdogs in the second round? Was it both, along with other factors?

It's hard to see how all four top seeds will lose in the second round this season after the seeding change. And it's also hard to see how the playoff will be expanding to 16 teams in the near future.

With future iterations of the College Football Playoff still up for grabs, everybody has their own ideas on what's best. (Joseph Raines/Yahoo Sports)

The conferences are currently at an impasse as the Big Ten is adamant in its support for a playoff format that no one else likes. The conference is advocating for a 16-team playoff that guarantees four bids each to the Big Ten and SEC, while the ACC and Big 12 each get two bids. The remaining four spots would be reserved for the top Group of Five champion and three at-large teams.

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti seems enamored with the idea of a play-in tournament for the conference at the end of the season where the third-place team would play the sixth-place team and the No. 4 team would play the No. 5 team for the conference's final two playoff spots while the two teams playing in the conference title game would be automatically qualified.

"[A record of] 8-4 is a winning percentage," Petitti said at Big Ten media day. "If you project that winning percentage in every other sport, I'm pretty sure you make the postseason, whether it's hockey, basketball, anywhere else. That type of winning record — we've conditioned ourselves to think that if you're not a one- or two-loss team, you're not worthy of competing. There are plenty of teams in professional sports who qualify for the playoffs who can't get past the first-round game. That's OK. They still get to play. We'll figure it out on the field rather than sitting in a room."

You don't have to be a die-hard fan to understand that college football is still far different from professional sports, even as players are now getting paid above the table and schools are sharing their revenues with them. The chances of a three- or four-loss team winning the national title are extremely slim.

And none of the other conferences want to cede a playoff spot or two to a Big Ten (or SEC) team with four losses. The SEC's coaches have advocated for a 16-team playoff that simply adds four more at-large teams and it's a format favored by Notre Dame, the ACC and the Big 12. Though the Big Ten and the SEC have the playoff power, the Big Ten appears to be outflanked.

And unless the Big Ten backs down, the expansion stalemate is likely to continue. What would that mean? A 12-team playoff for 2026 and maybe beyond.

That wouldn't be the worst idea. Having just two seasons of a 12-team playoff before expanding again seems foolish. Especially if each of those two seasons were seeded differently.

The push to expand the playoff isn't due to competitive reasons, it's because more playoff games equals more TV revenue. Yes, it's yet another college sports decision being pursued in the name of money.

The disagreement in the chase for the dollar could ultimately work out for college football fans. While four more fan bases would love the opportunity to make the playoff, teams seeded 13-16 aren't going to be winning four games on the way to the national title.

Instead, the 12-team playoff deserves at least five years or more to establish itself. If teams seeded outside the top 10 consistently make the semifinals, maybe there will be a stronger case for expansion. But there isn't a very good case now. And that may turn out to be just fine.

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New Photo - Most Important Fantasy Storylines to Watch During 2025 NFL Training Camp

Most Important Fantasy Storylines to Watch During 2025 NFL Training Camp Jordan OMalleyAugust 1, 2025 at 9:36 PM Training camp usually brings a lot of hype, but some updates really do matter for fantasy football.

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Training camp usually brings a lot of hype, but some updates really do matter for fantasy football. Players are changing roles, coaches are trying new game plans, and some younger guys could surprise us early in the season. These are the key storylines that could actually change a player's fantasy value before Week 1.

Jacksonville Emphasizing Offensive Line Consistency

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The Jaguars brought in Liam Coen to help streamline protections and improve communication at the line. Initial camp work focused more on reducing penalties and sharpening techniques than on overhauling tempo. Trevor Lawrence has looked comfortable during install periods, and the offense is executing quicker concepts.

Cam Ward Pushed into Starting Role in Tennessee

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With Will Levis sidelined for the season, rookie Cam Ward is getting a real shot at leading the Titans. He's taken most of the first-team reps in camp and shown steady improvement during team drills. Coaches say he's handled installs well and is getting more comfortable with timing and footwork.

Omarion Hampton Capitalizes on Harris' Absence

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As of now, the Chargers are giving Omarion Hampton a long look with the starters, and he's apparently ready for it. He's shown power on inside runs and hasn't missed in pass protection drills. That chance opened when Najee Harris injured his eye during a fireworks accident just before practice sessions.

Chicago Rebuilt Everything

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Last season, the Bears ranked near the bottom in plays per game and quarterback protection. After Ben Johnson's arrival, the team overhauled the offensive line, drafted a route technician in Rome Odunze, and added rookie tight end Colston Loveland.

Tyreek Hill Key to Miami's Passing Strategy

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Currently, Tyreek Hill is central to the Dolphins' aerial attack in camp. He's featured in intermediate and vertical routes, which include a well-reported 60-yard touchdown from Tua Tagovailoa in early-phase drills. Although underlying tension remains, coaches continue to run plays that center Hill in the red zone and deep game.

Drake Maye Finally Has an Offense Worth Testing

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New England struggled to support even one fantasy-relevant receiver last year. Drake Maye had moments, but his weapons were limited. This season, the Patriots brought in Stefon Diggs and drafted Kyle Williams, a red zone threat with a strong college profile. Kayshon Boutte has also stayed involved.

Browns Quarterback Depth Reflects Their Uncertainty

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Teams don't usually carry four quarterbacks unless they're unsure about all of them. Joe Flacco's veteran presence helps stabilize things, but Cleveland also wants to see what Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel can do. Kenny Pickett, reportedly the least active during team drills, may already be fading in the competition.

Jameson Williams Finally Playing Like a Starting Receiver

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This is the first camp where Jameson Williams comes off like a full-time receiver, not just a speed threat. Coaches have given him additional complex routes that demand timing and coverage reads, and so far, he's handled them well. Jared Goff has looked for him over the middle more often than in past drills.

Dylan Sampson Takes Advantage of Browns' Injuries

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Though Dylan Sampson wasn't expected to push for early carries, injuries have quickly changed the outlook in Cleveland. With Jerome Ford limited and Quinshon Judkins unavailable, Sampson has moved up the depth chart and taken on extended work in camp. He's impressed coaches with his quickness and balance in space.

Kyle Pitts Drawing Greater Targets Than Expected

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After three frustrating seasons, Kyle Pitts is finally practicing without limitation. He's taken various snaps from the slot and is being targeted on designed routes, not just late reads. Michael Penix Jr. has thrown his way during both scripted installs and live reps. Signs suggest he may return to a volume-based tight end role this season.

Michael Penix Jr. Seems Comfortable Running Pro Offense

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Quick decision-making and touch on intermediate throws have stood out in the Falcons camp. The rookie has kept drives moving in two-minute drills and found tight ends on seams and crossers with consistency. Michael Penix Jr., who got a few late-season starts in 2024, already displayed what the offense can be with him at the helm.

Patriots Backfield Still Undefined Amid Competition

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The backfield remains unsettled in New England as training camp progresses. Rookie TreVeyon Henderson impressed everyone in early passing reps, while Rhamondre Stevenson handled more early-down work. Antonio Gibson also drew praise as a multi-role weapon. Meanwhile, the press stresses that it's too early to read a clear pecking order—a rotating committee appears likely.

Ricky Pearsall's Absence Limits His Early-Season Outlook

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We haven't seen much of Ricky Pearsall in the 49ers camp, which doesn't help his chances in a crowded offense. He's been sidelined with a lower-body injury and has missed both team drills and individual work. Jauan Jennings has taken over in the slot, and that's a position Pearsall needed to compete for.

Seattle Still Hasn't Committed to a Primary Back

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While Kenneth Walker still brings big-play ability, his role hasn't expanded. He's alternating series with Zach Charbonnet, who continues to handle a higher volume of third-down and pass-blocking duties. That mirrors what Seattle did last season, and Pete Carroll hasn't hinted at changing it. Neither back has been separated in goal-line work either.

David Njoku Emerging as a Reliable Red Zone Option

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There is no denying that David Njoku has become a consistent presence in the Red Zone in Browns camp. He's caught multiple touchdowns during team drills and appears more in sync with Deshaun Watson than in previous years. With coverage drifting toward Elijah Moore and rookie Ja'Lynn Polk on the outside, Njoku has taken advantage of space underneath.

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USA TODAY and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change.HGTV canceled multiple shows this summer. Here's what we know. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY August 1, 2025 at 10:12 AM HGTV has come for some of your favorite renovation shows.

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HGTV has come for some of your favorite renovation shows.

The Warner Bros. Discovery brand has undergone a cancellation spree in recent weeks, axing a handful of beloved Home & Garden Television (HGTV) home improvement and real estate shows, including the Daytime Emmy-nominated show "Married to Real Estate."

Just last month, Warner Bros. Discovery announced it would be splitting into two publicly traded companies, Streaming & Studios and Global Networks. It's not immediately clear which company will air and continue to produce original content for HGTV.

Signage is seen during the HGTV's "Ugliest House in America" For Your Emmy Consideration Event at Saban Media Center on April 28, 2023 in North Hollywood, California.

"By operating as two distinct and optimized companies in the future, we are empowering these iconic brands with the sharper focus and strategic flexibility they need to compete most effectively in today's evolving media landscape," David Zaslav, President and CEO of Streaming & Studios, said in a statement.

HGTV has yet to address the recent cancellations publicly and representatives did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment on the matter.

Here's what we know so far about HGTV cancellations this summer.

'Christina on the Coast'

Christina Haack, host of newly cancelled HGTV show "Christina on the Coast," seen at HGTV's "The Flip Off" For Your Consideration Emmy Event at Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood on April 30, 2025.

Christina Haack, host of HGTV show "Christina on the Coast," spoke out in a July 19 social media post referencing reports by People and Us Weekly that the show had been canceled.

"Summer so far. Basically just eating and laughing," Haack wrote in the caption for her photo dump."Canceled looks good on me…. Only kidding only kidding."

According to HGTV, the series followed real estate and flipping expert Christina [Haack] as she helped clients transform their outdated properties into high-end homes in Southern California. Haack's show ran for six seasons, starting in May 2019, on HGTV.

'Married to Real Estate'

Mike Jackson and Egypt Sherrod, hosts of newly cancelled HGTV show "Married to Real Estate," attend Sports Power Brunch for Women in Baseball at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta on July 13, 2025.

After a four-season run, hosts of the Daytime Emmy-nominated show "Married to Real Estate" announced in late June that HGTV had decided not to "move forward" with the show.

"While the chain of events leading up to this is disheartening, we are deeply grateful," Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson shared in a joint statement via social media. "Grateful for four incredible seasons. Grateful for our amazing crew and supportive fans. Grateful that our businesses continue to thrive. And most of all— grateful that we are still very much married to real estate (and to each other)."

Egypt Sherrod, a real estate broker and designer, and her husband Mike Jackson helped clients in Atlanta find homes in their dream neighborhoods.

"By using their unparalleled real estate expertise, they'll make smart purchases and even smarter renovations while managing their busy family," HGTV wrote of the show.

The show made its debut on HGTV in January 2022 and aired a total of 44 episodes.

'Battle on the Beach'

"Battle on the Beach" co-hosts Victoria Alison, Ty Pennington and Taniya Nayak.

Alison Victoria, host of renovation competition show "Battle on the Beach," recently revealed that the show would not be returning for a fifth season on HGTV.

Victoria, who co-hosted the show with Ty Pennington and Taniya Nayak, broke the news on her podcast "Pap Smear," telling comedian Retta that it was "so fun and funny," but she felt that the editing did not accurately reflect that.

"And then all of a sudden, I watch the episode... I'm like, 'well, where'd all that go?' I get it, right, it's a lot of content to try to put into 42 minutes. But where is it? Like, where's the great editing?" Victoria said. "You'll lose a show that way. I truly believe that. And 'Battle on the Beach' did not get picked back up, which is sad, cause it was like adult spring break."

Pennington and Nayak have yet to publicly address the cancellation.

According to HGTV, "Battle on the Beach" followed three teams of house flippers as they renovate identical beachfront properties for a chance to win $50,000. Ty Pennington, Alison Victoria and Taniya Nayak served as mentors, pitching in to help teams as needed.

'Farmhouse Fixer'

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Jonathan Knight, co-host of "Farmhouse Fixer," announced in late June that HGTV was not going to renew the show for a fourth season.

"A lot of you have been asking about the future of Farmhouse Fixer. I am sad to say HGTV has decided not to move forward with another season," Knight wrote in a June 25 post. "While I'm still processing the reasons that led to their decision, Kristina and I are so grateful for all your support over the past 3 seasons."

The New Kids on the Block singer, who hosted the show with interior designer Kristina Crestin, went on to say that television "has been so incredibly fun for us."

"We are so proud of what we created together and look forward to sharing what's next for us."

The pair restored centuries-old farmhouses across New England together, working to "keep that history alive by breathing new life into the houses," according to HGTV. "Farmhouse Fixer" made its HGTV debut in March 2021, airing 22 episodes.

'Bargain Block'

"Bargain Block" co-hosts Keith Bynum, Evan Thomas and Shea Hicks Whitfield.

Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas, co-hosts of "Bargain Block," confirmed in June that viewers would not be seeing them on HGTV "for much longer."

"Our entire business and lives have been put through the ringer at the hands of a giant corporation, yet we persist lol. Though you may not be seeing us for much longer on HGTV, we're excited that we've built such an amazing base of followers and we're very excited about the future," the couple said in a joint statement.

"Everyone always told us TV is a fickle world and they are very right. Tv is full of a lot of great people but it's also full of some of the worst people I've ever encountered," the statement continued.

Bynum said he and Thomas have "always tried hard to stick to what we know and what we're good at which is being ourselves."

"We love you all and we're very excited to announce what's next soon!" the couple said.

Real estate adviser Shea Hicks-Whitfield, who hosted the show alongside the couple, has not formally addressed the cancellation.

According to HGTV, the show followed the trio as they worked on their mission to revive Detroit "one block at a time." "Bargain Block," which premiered in April 2021, ran for four seasons on HGTV.

"Partners Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas want to be part of restoring the iconic American city of Detroit," HGTV says. "The scrappy visionaries buy run-down and abandoned properties and transform them into affordable, stylish starter homes for first-time homebuyers."

'Izzy Does It'

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Izzy Battres, host of HGTV show "Izzy Does It," addressed cancellation rumors on June 9, when a fan asked about the show's second season.

"It's not the news we wanted to give, but here it is: there will be no Season 2," Battres replied. "Still, we're so grateful for every single person who tuned in, supported us, and made the first season unforgettable."

The show, which premiered in early February, followed the "bustling business" that is Battres Construction, Battres' family-owned renovation and design firm, over the course of eight episodes.

"After years of renovating million-dollar homes on the California coast, Izzy Battres uses expert cost-saving techniques to bring luxury renovations to homeowners with relatable budgets," HGTV wrote about the show.

(This story was to clarify a quote attribution.)

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