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Michael McIntyre is back on stage with his brand new show MACNIFICENT! Much has happened in the five years since his last tour and Michael will be making mirth from the madness of it all. 

Michael is the host of two of the BBC's most successful entertainment shows, the BAFTA-winning Michael McIntyre’s Big Show and The Wheel , which he devised and also hosts for NBC in America. 

His previous tours have sold over four million tickets and broken box-office records around the world.

Michael’s return to stand-up is not to be missed!

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Michael McIntyre has announced three live UK shows at Birmingham's Utilita Arena in 2023. Read on for all the latest Michael McIntyre Birmingham ticket information.

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Last Updated: 13th February 2023

Michael McIntyre (born 21 February 1976) is an English comedian, writer and television presenter. In 2012, he was the highest-grossing stand-up comedian in the world. He currently presents his own Saturday night series, Michael McIntyre's Big Show, and the game show, The Wheel, on BBC One.

In addition to stand-up, McIntyre has hosted his own BBC One comedy programme Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, has featured in three episodes of Live at the Apollo and, in 2011, was a judge on Britain's Got Talent.

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• 14:37, 13 FEB 2023

Comedian Michael McIntyre is making a return to stand-up comedy. And his tour is coming to Birmingham.

It has been five years since the comic star's last tour. Appearing at Utilita Arena in May 2024, the new show will be all about what's been happening in the last half-decade.

In previous tours, Michael has broken box office records, selling over four million tickets around the world. The show, presented by Off The Kerb Productions, is called Macnificent.

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A spokesman for Utilita Arena Birmingham said: "Michael McIntyre is back on stage with his brand new show MACNIFICENT! Much has happened in the five years since his last tour and Michael will be making mirth from the madness of it all.

"Michael is the host of two of the BBC's most successful entertainment shows, the BAFTA-winning Michael McIntyre’s Big Show and The Wheel, which he devised and also hosts for NBC in America. His previous tours have sold over four million tickets and broken box-office records around the world. Michael’s return to stand-up is not to be missed!"

Michael Mcintyre will be at Utilita Arena Birmingham on May 24 and 25, 2024. Tickets go on general sale on Friday, February 17, at 10am. Book tickets via the Ticket Factory website here .

However, there is a way to get hold of tickets in advance. Members of the Ticket Factory's Superfan Club get early access to tickets, from 9.45am on Thursday February 16. Tickets start from £30.80.

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• Date 16 Mar , 2024
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Michael McIntyre is back on stage with his brand new show MACNIFICENT! Much has happened in the five years since his last tour and Michael will be making mirth from the madness of it all

Michael is the host of two of the BBC's most successful entertainment shows, the BAFTA-winning Michael McIntyre’s Big Show and The Wheel, which he devised and also hosts for NBC in America

His previous tours have sold over four million tickets and broken box-office records around the world

Michael’s return to stand-up is not to be missed!

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The small print:- 1. You can access the Lounge from full doors until after the interval (if applicable). 2. Access to the Lounge is via 4 steps.                                                                 3. Your preshow glass of champagne can be redeemed from the bar upon arrival into the lounge. 4. Card bar facilities will be available within the lounge. Alcohol only available to over 18s – ID may be required. 5. Event details and timings may be subject to change.

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The small print:- Entry into the venue via the dedicated Hospitality entrance. Access to the Concert Goer bar in main foyer. Alcohol only available to over 18s – ID may be required. Your chosen drink can be redeemed from the concert goer bar upon arrival. Card bar facilities will be available. Event details and timings may be subject to change.

Michael McIntyre is heading out on tour with brand-new show MACNIFICENT 2023/2024 + extra dates added!

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Michael McIntyre UK & Ireland Tour Dates:

Bristol Hippodrome, 05 Sept 2023 Bristol Hippodrome, 06 Bristol Hippodrome, 07 Bristol Hippodrome, 08 Bournemouth BIC, 09 Oct Bournemouth BIC, 10 Bournemouth BIC, 11 Bournemouth BIC, 12 Bournemouth BIC, 13 Bournemouth BIC, 14 Brighton Centre, 18   Brighton Centre, 19 Brighton Centre, 25 Brighton Centre, 26 Brighton Centre, 27 Brighton Centre, 28 Brighton Centre, 29 Dublin 3Arena, 02 Nov Dublin 3Arena, 03 Dublin 3Arena, 04 Leeds First Direct Arena, 24 Leeds First Direct Arena, 25 Swansea Arena, 01 Dec Cardiff CIA, 02 Dec Cardiff CIA, 03 Plymouth Pavilions, 23 Feb 2024 Plymouth Pavilions, 24 Plymouth Pavilions, 25 Plymouth Pavilions, 26 Plymouth Pavilions, 27 Plymouth Pavilions, 28 Nottingham Motorpoint Arena, 08 March Nottingham Motorpoint Arena, 09 Nottingham Motorpoint Arena, 10 Newcastle Utilita Arena, 15 Newcastle Utilita Arena, 16 Nottingham Motorpoint Arena, 20 Manchester AO Arena, 22 Manchester AO Arena, 23 Brighton Theatre Royal, 28 Eastbourne Congress, 04 April London The O2, 05 London The O2, 06 London The O2, 12 London The O2, 13 London The O2, 14 Liverpool M&S Bank Arena, 19 Liverpool M&S Bank Arena, 20 Hull Arena, 26 Sheffield Utilita Arena, 27 Cardiff Utilita Arena, 01 May Cardiff International Arena, 02 Cardiff International Arena, 03 Cardiff International Arena, 04 Cardiff International Arena, 05 London OVO Arena Wembley, 10 London OVO Arena Wembley, 11 Aberdeen P&J Arena, 15 Aberdeen P&J Arena, 16 Glasgow OVO Hydro, 17 Glasgow OVO Hydro, 18 Glasgow OVO Hydro, 19 Birmingham Utilita Arena, 24 Birmingham Utilita Arena, 25 Birmingham Utilita Arena, 26 Dublin 3Arena, 30 Belfast SSE Arena, 31 Belfast SSE Arena, 01 June

Much has happened in the five years since his last tour and the comedian will be making mirth from the madness of it all when he hits the road later this year.

To date, Michael’s stand-up tours have sold over four million tickets, including a record-breaking twenty-eight sold out shows at The O2 in London, for which he was awarded the keys to the venue.

In addition to stand-up, he hosts two of the BBC’s most successful entertainment shows. The BAFTA winning ‘Michael McIntyre’s Big Show’ is currently in its sixth series and ‘The Wheel’, which he also devised and hosts for NBC in America, is in its third series and has been nominated for both BAFTA and National Television Awards.

Don’t miss on Michael McIntyre tickets as he prepares to make his highly anticipated return to stand-up – it’s going to be MACNIFICENT!

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Comedian Michael McIntyre has confirmed he will be performing in Birmingham as part of his huge new world tour.

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Michael McIntyre is back on stage with his brand new show MACNIFICENT! Much has happened in the five years since his last tour and Michael will be making mirth from the madness of it all.

Michael is the host of two of the BBC's most successful entertainment shows, the BAFTA-winning  Michael McIntyre’s Big Show and  The Wheel , which he devised and also hosts for NBC in America.

His previous tours have sold over four million tickets and broken box-office records around the world.

Michael’s return to stand-up is not to be missed!

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Block 02 (Lower) Ticket to Michael McIntyre: MACNIFICENT at the Utilita Arena (20:00 Performance), free time for Dinner, plus return coach travel.

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Michael McIntyre's MACNIFICENT Tour: Dates, Venues And How To Get Tickets

17 February 2023, 05:00 | Updated: 20 February 2024, 16:42

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Michael McIntyre is hitting the road with his MACNIFICENT tour! Here's how you can get tickets.

Michael McIntyre has embarked on MACNIFICENT, his stand-up tour which he's taking from the UK and Ireland all the way to New York, starting with Bristol last September and wrapping up in Birmingham later this year.

It's the comedic legend's first tour in five years, and after an eventful few years across the globe he's returning to the stage to give fans some much-needed LOLs.

Here's everything you need to know about the MACNIFICENT show, from dates and venues to how to get tickets.

Michael McIntyre's MACNIFICENT tour dates

Sunday 25th February Plymouth Pavilions (* new date)

Monday 26th February Plymouth, Pavilions (* new date)

Tuesday 27th February Plymouth, Pavilions (* new date)

Wednesday 28th February Plymouth, Pavilions (* new date)

Thursday 29th February Plymouth, Pavilions

Friday, 8 March 2024, Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena

Saturday, 9 March 2024, Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena

Sunday 10th March Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena (* new date)

Friday 15th March Newcastle, Utilita Arena (* new date)

Saturday, 16 March 2024, Newcastle, Utilita Arena

Friday, 22 March 2024, Manchester, AO Arena

Saturday, 23 March 2024, Manchester, AO Arena

Thursday 4th April Eastbourne, Congress (*new date)

Friday, 5 April 2024, London, The O2

Saturday, 6 April 2024, London, The O2

Friday, 12 April 2024, London, The O2

Saturday, 13 April 2024, London, The O2

Sunday 14th April London, The O2 (* new date)

Friday 19th April Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena (* new date)

Saturday, 20 April 2024, Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena

Friday, 26 April 2024, Hull, Bonus Arena

Saturday, 27 April 2024, Sheffield, Utilita Arena

Friday, 10 May 2024, London, OVO Arena Wembley

Saturday, 11 May 2024, London, OVO Arena Wembley

Thursday, 16 May 2024, Aberdeen, P&J Arena

Saturday, 18 May 2024, Glasgow, OVO Hydro

Thursday 25th April Hull, Arena (* new date)

Wednesday 1st May Utilita Arena (* new date)

Thursday 2nd May Cardiff, Utilita Arena (* new date)

Friday 3rd May Cardiff, Utilita Arena (* new date)

Saturday 4th May Cardiff, Utilita Arena (* new date)

Sunday 5th May Cardiff, Utilita Arena (* new date)

Wednesday 15th May Aberdeen, P&J Arena (* new date)

Friday 17th May Glasgow, OVO Hydro (* new date)

Sunday 19th May Glasgow, OVO Hydro (* new date)

Friday, 24 May 2024, Birmingham, Utility Arena

Saturday, 25 May 2024, Birmingham, Utility Arena

Sunday 26th May Birmingham, Utilita Arena (* new date)

Thursday 30th May Dublin, 3Arena (* new date)

Friday 31st May Belfast, SSE Arena (* new date)

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Michael mcintyre announces macnificent world tour.

Michael McIntyre  will be back on stage in 2023 and 2024 with his brand new live show  -   'MACNIFICENT'.

Update -  Michael McIntyre has added another 02 Arena date to his current 'Macnificent' tour. Tickets are now on sale for the new date on Sunday 14 th April 2024 at the link below.

Kicking off in September 2023 with dates until the end of the year and throughout 2024, Michael will be performing at arena's and venues throughout the UK, Ireland and across the globe.  Further UK and international dates will be announced in due course.

Check for extra dates and buy tickets here .

Friday 23rd February Plymouth, Pavilions www.plymouthpavilions.com

Saturday 24th February Plymouth, Pavilions www.plymouthpavilions.com  

Friday 8th March Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena www.motorpointarenanottingham.com

Saturday 9th March Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena www.motorpointarenanottingham.com

Saturday 16th March Newcastle, Utilita Arena www.utilitaarena.co.uk  

Friday 22nd March Manchester, AO Arena www.ao-arena.com

Saturday 23rd March Manchester, AO Arena www.ao-arena.com

Friday 5th April London, The O2 www.theo2.co.uk  

Saturday 6th April London, The O2 www.theo2.co.uk

Friday 12th April London, The O2 www.theo2.co.uk

Saturday 13th April London, The O2 www.theo2.co.uk

Saturday 20th April Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena www.mandsbankarena.com  

Friday 26th April Hull, Arena www.bonusarenahull.com  

Saturday 27th April Sheffield, Utilita Arena www.utilitaarenasheffield.co.uk  

Friday 10th May London, OVO Arena Wembley www.ovoarena.co.uk

Saturday 11th May London, OVO Arena Wembley www.ovoarena.co.uk

Thursday 16th May Aberdeen, P&J Arena www.pandjive.com

Saturday 18th May Glasgow, OVO Hydro www.ovohydro.com

Friday 24th May Birmingham, Utilita Arena www.utilitaarenabham.co.uk  

Saturday 25th May Birmingham, Utilita Arena www.utilitaarenabham.co.uk

Saturday 1st June Belfast, SSE Arena www.ssearenabelfast.com  

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Michael McIntyre announces new Macnificent world tour

Monday 13th February 2023, 10:24am

• Michael McIntyre is to tour the world with new show Macnificent
• Initial dates across the UK, in Dublin and New York City have been announced
• Tickets go on sale at 10am this Friday, 17th February, from retailers including Ticketmaster

Michael McIntyre is embarking on a new world tour.

Macnificent runs from September 2023 to June 2024 , with performances currently planned in venues across the UK, in Dublin and New York City, and more to follow.

Promoters tease: "Much has happened in the five years since his last tour and Michael will be making mirth from the madness of it all."

Tickets for the current range of dates go on sale at 10am this Friday, 17th February, from retailers including Ticketmaster .

Wednesday 6th September - Bristol, Hippodrome Thursday 7th September - Bristol, Hippodrome Friday 8th September - Bristol, Hippodrome Friday 15th September - New York Beacon Theatre Saturday 16th September - New York, Beacon Theatre Thursday 12th October - Bournemouth International Centre, Windsor Hall Friday 13th October - Bournemouth International Centre, Windsor Hall Saturday 14th October - Bournemouth International Centre, Windsor Hall Friday 27th October - Brighton Centre Saturday 28th October - Brighton Centre Sunday 29th October - Brighton Centre Friday 3rd November - Dublin, 3Arena Saturday 4th November - Dublin, 3Arena Saturday, 25 November - Leeds, First Direct Arena Friday 1st December - Swansea Arena Saturday 2nd December - Cardiff International Arena Sunday 3rd December - Cardiff International Arena Friday 23rd February - Plymouth Pavilions Saturday 24th February - Plymouth Pavilions Friday 8th March - Nottingham Motorpoint Arena Saturday 9th March - Nottingham Motorpoint Arena Saturday 16th March - Newcastle, Utilita Arena Friday 22nd March - Manchester, AO Arena Saturday 23rd March - Manchester, AO Arena Friday 5th April - London, The O2 Saturday 6th April - London, The O2 Friday 12th April - London, The O2 Saturday 13th April - London, The O2 Saturday 20th April - Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena Friday 26th April - Hull, Bonus Arena Saturday 27th April - Sheffield Utilita Arena Friday 10th May - London, OVO Arena Wembley Saturday 11th May - London, OVO Arena Wembley Thursday 16th May - Aberdeen, P&J Arena Saturday 18th May - Glasgow, OVO Hydro Friday 24th May - Birmingham Utilita Arena Saturday 25th May - Birmingham Utilita Arena Saturday 1st June - Belfast, SSE Arena

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Michael McIntyre is back on stage with his brand new show MACNIFICENT! Much has happened in the five years since his last tour and Michael will be making mirth from the madness of it all.

His previous tours have sold over four million tickets and broken box-office records around the world.

Michael McIntyre’s spot-on observational comedy and trademark mastery of turning everyday situations into masterclasses of human exasperation have struck a chord with millions of fans.

To date, Michael's stand-up tours have sold over four million tickets, including a record-breaking twenty-eight sold out shows at London’s O2 for which he was awarded the keys to the venue.

Michael’s global success continues to flourish with his ‘Big World Tour’, which began in early 2017, visiting over twenty countries and culminating in Michael's Netflix special “Showman”.

In addition to stand-up, Michael hosts two of the BBC’s most successful entertainment shows - ‘Michael McIntyre's Big Show’ and ‘The Wheel’. The BAFTA winning ‘Big Show’ is currently in its sixth series and averages over seven million viewers. ‘The Wheel’, which Michael also devised and also hosts for NBC in America, is in its third series and has been nominated for both BAFTA and National Television Awards.

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Michael McIntyre 'Macnificent' World Tour 2023 & 2024: Tickets, dates and venues

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Here's everything you need to know about Michael McIntyre's 'Macnificent' World Tour including dates and venues.

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Michael McIntyre returned to touring in 2023 with his 'Macnificent' World Tour, which will continue into 2024.

The comedian's last tour 'Big World Tour' kicked off in 2017 and broke box-office records around the world, selling over four million tickets.

In the new year, the 'Macnificent' World Tour will continue across the UK and Ireland, with a new date being added at The O2 in London.

Here's everything you need to know about tickets, dates and venues:

Michael McIntyre 'Macnificent' World Tour Dates & Venues

Friday 23rd February Plymouth, Pavilions

Saturday 24th February Plymouth, Pavilions

Sunday 25th February Plymouth, Pavilions

Monday 26th February Plymouth, Pavilions

Tuesday 27th February Plymouth, Pavilions

Wednesday 28th February Plymouth, Pavilions

Thursday 29th February Plymouth, Pavilions

Friday 8th March Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena

Saturday 9th March Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena

Sunday 10th March Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena

Friday 15th March Newcastle, Utilita Arena

Saturday 16th March Newcastle, Utilita Arena

Friday 22nd March Manchester, AO Arena

Saturday 23rd March Manchester, AO Arena

Thursday 4th April Eastbourne Congress Theatre

Friday 5th April London, The O2

Saturday 6th April London, The O2

Friday 12th April London, The O2

Saturday 13th April London, The O2

Sunday 14th April London, The O2

Friday 19th April Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena

Saturday 20th April Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena

Thursday 25th April Hull, Connexin Live

Friday 26th April Hull, Arena

Saturday 27th April Sheffield, Hallam Arena

Friday 10th May London, OVO Wembley Arena

Saturday 11th May London, OVO Wembley Arena

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Michael McIntyre is continuing his Big World Tour this spring and is warming up with a show here at Birmingham Hippodrome on Tuesday 14th May.

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Michael McIntyre : MACNIFICENT

• Date 5 Apr - 14 Apr 2024
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Michael McIntyre is back on stage with his brand-new show ‘MACNIFICENT’, much has happened in the five years since his last tour and Michael will be making mirth from the madness of it all at The O2 next April.

Michael is the host of two of the BBC’s most successful entertainment shows, the BAFTA-winning Michael McIntyre’s Big Show and The Wheel, which he devised and hosts for NBC in America. His previous tours have sold over four million tickets and broken box-office records around the world. Michael McIntyre’s spot-on observational comedy and trademark mastery of turning everyday situations into masterclasses of human exasperation have struck a chord with millions of fans. To date, Michael's stand-up tours have sold over four million tickets, including a record-breaking twenty-eight sold out shows at London’s The O2 for which he was awarded the keys to the venue. Michael’s global success continues to flourish with his ‘Big World Tour’, which began in early 2017, visiting over twenty countries and culminating in Michael's Netflix special “Showman”.

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UFL 2024: Five things to watch for in Week 4

One of the frontrunners for the UFL ’s MVP race will be out for an extended period. 

The San Antonio Brahmas announced this week that breakout quarterback Chase Garbers is headed to IR with a wrist injury. Garber will miss at least the next five weeks but could return by season’s end if his injury heals.

Through three games, Garbers completed 70.8% of his passes for 586 yards and a league-leading six touchdown passes and just one interception, leading the Brahmas to a 2-1 record to start the season.

With Garbers out, Quinten Dormady is slated to get his first start of the season.  "He [has] played with the first team throughout training camp, so we feel good about him going in," head coach Wade Phillips said about Dormady. "He’s got a big arm. He’s got the capability of throwing the deep ball for touchdowns, and we’re going to see that this week."

The Brahmas also signed Kevin Hogan to add depth to the quarterback room.

San Antonio hosts the Michigan Panthers (2-1) as part of a three-game slate Saturday ( 7 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app) . The DC Defenders (2-1) face the undefeated Birmingham Stallions in the other game on FOX ( 7 p.m. ET ).

Kicking things off Saturday, the St. Louis Battlehawks (2-1) host the Memphis Showboats (1-2) at 12:30 p.m. ET , and the Arlington Renegades (0-3) take on the Houston Roughnecks (0-3) in the lone game Sunday ( 2 p.m. ET on FS1 ).

Here are five things to watch for in Week 4's slate of games: 

1. A return for Roughnecks RB Mark Thompson ?

Houston head coach Curtis Johnson hopes to get a big boost on offense with the potential return of his star running back.

The reigning USFL Offensive Player of the Year, Thompson finished with 653 rushing yards and a league-best 14 touchdowns in 2023. However, Thompson missed the first three games of this season with a knee issue. 

Through Week 3, Houston has totaled a league-low 145 rushing yards in Thompson’s absence. He participated in practice drills this week, and Johnson told reporters he’s hopeful that Thompson will play Sunday.

2. Stallions still committed to a two-QB approach?

Adrian Martinez threw for a league-high 334 passing yards and two touchdowns in his first start for Birmingham — a runaway win over Memphis last week. That’s good enough to keep the starting job for another week, right?

Maybe not. Matt Corral is listed as the starter heading into this weekend’s home contest against the Defenders, according to Birmingham’s current depth chart. Corral started the first two games for Birmingham, both of which were wins, throwing for 254 passing yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.

Head coach Skip Holtz has maintained that both quarterbacks will continue to get reps during the season, so it looks like it's Corral’s turn to get another start.

Also, Birmingham kicker Chris Blewitt is inactive with a quad issue, so the Stallions signed Ramiz Ahmed to take his place. 

3. Battle of winless teams: Renegades vs. Roughnecks 

Head coach CJ Johnson and the Roughnecks will be aiming to earn their first victory against another team looking for a ‘W’ in Arlington.

Houston has struggled to score points, averaging a league-low 16.7 points a contest, while the Renegades are struggling to stop teams defensively, allowing a league-high 27.7 points per game. 

Last year’s XFL champion, Arlington, does have the UFL's passing leader in QB Luis Perez , who has thrown for 737 passing yards and four touchdowns, with just one interception.

Receiver Tyler Vaughns has emerged as the go-to receiver for Perez. He finished with nine catches for 109 yards and a score in last week’s loss to the Defenders. Vaughns has 17 catches for 182 yards on 27 targets headed into Week 4.

4. Carlos Davis stakes early claim to UFL Defensive Player of the Year

Birmingham’s defense has been the best in the UFL so far this season, holding opponents to 13.7 points a game and totaling a league-high 17 sacks. 

Specifically, defensive tackle Davis has been the leader on that side of the ball, with a UFL-high 6.5 sacks and 15 combined tackles, including four tackles for loss. At 6-foot-2 and 312 pounds, the 27-year-old was a seventh-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers out of Nebraska in 2020 and spent time on the Atlanta Falcons practice squad last season.

Davis, with an ability to rush from inside and outside along the defensive line, provides some scheme versatility for Holtz, who also credited the addition of longtime NFL defensive line coach Bill Johnson for the uptick in production for his defense, which totaled 19.0 sacks all season in 2023.

5. A homecoming for Defenders head coach Reggie Barlow 

When the Defenders face the Stallions in Birmingham, it will be a homecoming of sorts for Barlow. He's from nearby Montgomery, Ala., about 90 miles south of Birmingham. Barlow attended Alabama State , where he finished with 1,267 receiving yards his senior season and was a fourth-round selection by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1996 NFL Draft. 

After his playing career finished, Barlow spent seven seasons as the head coach of his alma mater from 2007 to 2014, compiling a 49-42 overall record.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Pete Townshend of The Who performs at The O2 Arena on July 12, 2023 in ... [+] London, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images)

Earlier in 2024, The Who’s Pete Townshend thrilled fans when he discussed the possibility of the band going on one final tour. Just a few weeks after putting the idea out there, he’s seemingly taken it back, and there’s now a chance that the group may never tour again.

During a recent appearance on the Sound Up! podcast (via Far Out Magazine ), Townshend updated fans as to the possibility of a tour, and he seemed pretty definite in his comments. “I’m not doing a farewell tour,” the guitarist stated plainly.

This declaration seems to go against comments he made only a few weeks prior–ones that many took at face value and assumed meant a tour was perhaps already in the works. Townshend tried to explain the difference between what he said then and what he’s saying now by adding, “I think I was being sarcastic about it.”

In March, Townshend spoke to the New York Times NYT , and he chatted openly about his thoughts regarding the future of the legendary rock band. “It feels to me like there’s one thing the Who can do, and that’s a final tour where we play every territory in the world and then crawl off to die,” he said. That last line caught the attention of many, as it appears to sound decidedly final.

Some older musicians continue to tour because they love it, and because it’s been such a huge part of their lives. Others, like Townshend, are motivated by simpler things, and those may be what push the band to travel again to perform for sold-out crowds.

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“I don’t get much of a buzz from performing with the Who,” Townshend admitted in his New York Times feature. He then shared that, “If I’m really honest, I’ve been touring for the money.” The group must make huge sums on the road with each show, but whether that will be enough to pull the remaining members back to tour is hard to predict.

Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend are the only two members of The Who left at this point. Townshend is 78, and Daltrey is 80, so it’s not shocking that they aren’t as interested in touring as they have been in the past. The band hasn’t released a new album in half a decade, since 2019’s Who dropped.

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Russo and Smith: An early look at the Wild’s 2024-25 lineup

The Wild ’s lineup during their season-ending, 4-3 loss to the Kraken on Thursday night will look a lot like the one we see on opening night in October.

That may not whet the appetite of fans after the Wild’s second missed postseason in 12 years, but there’s a chance for some twists.

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Let’s start with the top six.

If you read the tea leaves, Marcus Johansson , who scored 11 goals and 30 points in a disappointing 78-game season, will not be handed the same spot next to Marco Rossi and Mats Zuccarello next season. That basically came by default due to a lack of depth and injuries.

Same with Freddy Gaudreau, who had five goals and 15 points in 67 games with a team-record minus-23 despite spending most of this season in a middle-six role.

The Wild have cap space to play with, roughly $7 million, even if the likes of rookie Liam Ohgren and Marat Khusnutdinov are on next season’s roster. Expect Minnesota to explore the free-agent market on the forward front and perhaps fill a hole on the wing on the second line. Veterans who could be out there include David Perron , Patrick Kane , Anthony Mantha , Jake DeBrusk and Jonathan Marchessault , although if the 33-year-old Marchessault leaves Vegas, it’ll be because he wants term and big bucks.

There could be more options, as well, if the Wild decide to listen on Filip Gustavsson , as they already have Marc-Andre Fleury in the fold for one more year and prospect Jesper Wallstedt, who might not have much more to gain by another year with AHL Iowa.

If Gustavsson was traded and Wallstedt made the team, the Wild’s cap space would go from $6.92 million to $9.749 million.

Salary cap hit: $80,575,254 (including $14,743,488 in dead money and assuming Ohgren and Khusnutdinov make the team)

Projected salary cap: $87.5 million

Salary cap space before re-signing Declan Chisholm , signing unrestricted free agents and possible internal additions: $6,924,746

Here’s our feel on what the lineup for next year will look like:

The Wild were a one-line team this season, but it was a pretty darn good one.

Kirill Kaprizov , Joel Eriksson Ek and Matt Boldy carried Minnesota for much of John Hynes’ tenure. Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello were not producing the way we have been accustomed to at even strength, so Hynes did something that Dean Evason always was hesitant to do when Kaprizov and Zuccarello played too east-west and not direct enough. He split them up.

There’s no doubt Hynes will at least start next season with 97-14-12 as Line 1.

“I think, statistically, if you look through the league in different categories, they were at the best if not one of the top two or three, as far as goals, expected goals, point production, all those types of things,” Hynes said. “There were times they dragged the team to a win. … It is nice to know organizationally that those three guys can be a dominant line. With support around them, I think the team can really go.”

The question is, how can they get that support?

Ohgren has been very impressive in his first few games with the Wild, with Hynes indicating the Swede has shown he can make an impact in the NHL . The size, the shot, the skating. It’s not a stretch to think Ohgren could slip into the top six for some reps, something that occurred Thursday on the left of Marco Rossi and Zuccarello.

“Liam has made a strong case for himself,” Hynes said. “His speed and pace is NHL. He’s got good strength to him in the competition battles of the game. He’s got a power-play element to him. And he seems like he’s getting more and more comfortable in a short period of time.”

The ideal scenario, though, will be for the Wild to bolster the group in free agency or via trade.

Rossi has had an extremely impressive rookie season, worthy of the local PHWA chapter’s Masterton Trophy nomination. He’s taken a huge jump from a year ago, with his summer dedication serving as an example to some notable veterans in this lineup of what should be expected this offseason. But it’s not extremely farfetched to think that the Wild would listen on Rossi if the right offer came their way. If they could get a top young player back that brought more size and speed, they could be persuaded to pull the trigger.

A potential third line of Marcus Foligno , Ryan Hartman and Johansson looks pretty good on paper, especially if Foligno is healthy following a second core muscle surgery in as many years. Khusnutdinov showed the kind of skating, compete and smarts that’d fit well in the bottom six. Gaudreau could slide down there, hoping for a bounce-back season.

The Wild will have a decision to make on pending restricted free agent Mason Shaw . As much as he’s been a feel-good story and great fit in the room, Minnesota could move on from him if he wants a one-way contract or the team believes he’d file for arbitration, where he could be awarded a one-way contract. This is where they could look to add some size and sandpaper in this role and for the struggling penalty kill.

Vinni Lettieri is a possibility to start in the minors. While Riley Heidt has a good chance to surprise and make the team out of camp — he could be given at least a nine-game tryout to start the season before a decision on going back to junior — the WHL star will not be just brought up to play a fourth-line role. When Heidt is up, it’ll be for a better opportunity like in the top six and on the power play.

In other words, while the Wild would play an Ohgren or Khusnutdinov in a fourth-line role if they have to. They wouldn’t keep Heidt and play him on the fourth line in lieu of getting huge minutes and responsibility in a final year of juniors.

Vying for spots: Khusnutdinov, Ohgren, Heidt ($950,000)*, Lettieri ($775,000), Shaw (RFA)**, Adam Beckman (RFA), Sammy Walker (RFA), Adam Raska (RFA), Nick Swaney (RFA), Vladislav Firstov ($925,000), Hunter Haight ($897,500), Luke Toporowski ($870,000), Michael Milne ($861,667), Pavel Novak ($846,667)

Pending restricted free agents: Shaw**, Beckman, Walker, Raska, Swaney

Pending unrestricted free agents: Jake Lucchini, Jujhar Khaira, Turner Elson, Steven Fogarty

* Heidt can only return to the WHL or play for the Wild.

**If the Wild think Shaw would be awarded a one-way contract in arbitration, there’s a chance they won’t tender him a qualifying offer and he’d become an unrestricted free agent.

The blue line is pretty much set.

Jared Spurgeon , assuming his hip and back surgeries went well, will be back in his regular top-four role, likely beside usual partner Jake Middleton . A reunion with Calder Trophy candidate Brock Faber and Jonas Brodin makes sense, especially since we all know Middleton has played tremendously well with Spurgeon in the past.

Chisholm, a pending restricted free agent who shouldn’t be expensive, and Zach Bogosian , are a pretty good third pair. Jon Merrill , whose play was OK down the stretch, will either be in this pairing or a seventh defenseman. If the Wild decide they’d like to sign a defenseman, especially because they’d love to further bulk up on the back end, they could bury most of Merrill’s $1.2 million cap hit in the minors — if they badly need the space or find an upgrade.

The Wild’s top defense prospects aren’t quite ready yet, though Daemon Hunt is the closest, an NHL-ready player who would be the first call-up.

Vying for spot: Hunt ($828,233), Carson Lambos ($863,333), Kyle Masters ($865,000), David Spacek ($862,500), Ryan O’Rourke ($855,833), Jack Peart ($925,000)

Pending restricted free agent: Chisholm, Simon Johansson

Pending unrestricted free agents: Alex Goligoski , Dakota Mermis , Will Butcher

Goaltending

Fleury is back for another year, with the Wild signing the future Hall of Famer to a one-year, $2.5 million deal on the eve of the season finale.

The question is, what does this mean for Gustavsson?

Wild president and GM Bill Guerin has said all the right things: how he believes Gustavsson can be a No. 1, how improved conditioning could jumpstart a bounce back, etc.

But when Guerin said, “I haven’t made decisions on anything moving forward” and “when you have an opportunity to keep a Marc-Andre Fleury in your organization and keep him playing, you do it, and we’ll figure the other stuff out,” it doesn’t take a genius to realize the only decision he could be talking about is whether to trade Gustavsson.

So it should come as no surprise if Gustavsson is shopped this summer. Minnesota has its prized prospect in Wallstedt, who, at the very least, is ready for more NHL games. While it’s fair to think that it’s too soon to give up on Gustavsson, who has two years left on his contract and had Vezina Trophy finalist vibes during the second half of 2022-23, the Wild’s plans for their goalie tandem will be the most fascinating decision of the summer. No matter what, they’ll need a significant bounce-back. Heading into Thursday’s finale, Wild goalies had allowed 20 goals more than expected (Gustavsson 7.5 over 45 games, Fleury 8.5 over 39 games and Wallstedt 2.8 over three starts, per Evolving-Hockey ).

How much more seasoning in the minors does Wallstedt need? Or could the organization decide it’d be more beneficial for him to be mentored by Fleury in the final year of his 21-year NHL career?

If the Wild do go with a Fleury-Wallstedt tandem by trading Gustavsson, it’ll be incumbent for them to sign a quality No. 3 in Iowa who could provide a reliable call-up option in case Fleury , who had an .895 save percentage this season, or Wallstedt struggle.

Vying for spot:  Wallstedt*

In the system: Samuel Hlavaj ($875,000)

Pending restricted free agent:  Hunter Jones

Pending unrestricted free agent:  Zane McIntyre

*Even though Wallstedt is included in the depth chart, his cap charge isn’t included in the tabulation we computed above.

(Top photo of Brock Faber, Marc-Andre Fleury, Jonas Brodin and Kirill Kaprizov: David Berding / Getty Images)

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