Ricky D. Irving Jr

I'm a @CBSMornings Producer| Emmy winner | Proud @Utarlington grad | ΑΦΑ | NABJ | RT’s ≠ endorsements | A Texan living in New York | Jeremiah 29:11

[Ian Begley @IanBegley]

The NYPD ban on Knicks watch parties directly outside Madison Square Garden has been lifted for tonight, per SNY sources. The NYPD had previously banned watch parties in Plaza 33 during the ECF. But they’ve reversed the decision for Game 1 on Wednesday night. An MSG spokesperson confirmed that the Garden has applied for permits to host the Plaza 33 party tonight and those permits have been granted. The permit is solely for tonight’s Game 1. Status for future watch parties is TBD. The NYPD previously banned the watch parties outside MSG during the ECF against the Cavaliers for being too rowdy.

[KHOU 11 News Houston @KHOU]

$17B DEAL | Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta is making one of the biggest moves yet in the casino and hospitality industry, announcing a deal to acquire Caesars Entertainment: https://t.co/uKH9FT7ch8 

(Photo: The Associated Press)

[The New York Times @nytimes]

From @TheAthletic: In the wake of Jason Collins’ death earlier this week, Charles Barkley lamented how little he thinks societal acceptance has changed since Collins came out as the first openly gay player in the NBA more than a decade ago.
https://t.co/UvsQlvNWlt

[philip lewis @Phil_Lewis_]

Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player who has served as a global ambassador for the sport, has died from brain cancer, his family said. He was 47. https://t.co/un6tITXe3T

[NASA @NASA]

Good morning, world! 🌎

We have spectacular new high-resolution images of our home planet, all of us looking back through the Orion capsule window at our Artemis II astronauts as they continue their journey to the Moon.

[Scott MacFarlane @MacFarlaneNews]

My final report for CBS airs Saturday.

A feature on the 88-year-old radio pioneer who has changed lives -- and become the voice of something much more important - off-the-air.

[The University of Texas at Arlington @UTArlington]

🙌Check out the @Movinmavsuta segment that aired today on the national morning show @CBSMornings as part of its "Pushing the Limits" series. Great piece, @RickyIrving & @OmarVillafranca!
@UTAMAVS @TeamUSA @UTAPrezCowley

[CBS News PR @CBSNewsPress]

RATINGS: @CBSSunday is Sunday morning’s most popular program again on March 1, 2026

☀️#1 in total viewers

☀️#1 in the A25 – 54 demo

☀️Miss it?  Watch now: https://t.co/KSdkOGZBZv

[The University of Texas at Arlington @UTArlington]

Tune in to @CBSMornings Thurs at 7:40 for its "Pushing the Limits" series featuring our own @Movinmavsuta & student-athlete and veteran Michael "Mac" Collins (back left). Thanks to @CBSNews producer and UTA alum @RickyIrving for coming back to campus to tell this story! 🏀 🙌

[philip lewis @Phil_Lewis_]

Ryan Coogler and Delroy Lindo receive a standing ovation at the NAACP Image Awards:

‘We appreciate all of the support and love we have been shown in the aftermath of what happened last weekend … it is an honor to be here amongst our people’

[NWS New York NY @NWSNewYorkNY]

8:51pm: We are seeing the heavy band rotate NW & it is now getting into the NYC metro. 2"/hr rates are expected in this band with heavy snow & whiteout conditions. This band is just the initial heavy band as we expect multiple heavy snow bands overnight into Mon AM.

[The University of Texas at Arlington @UTArlington]

🙌More big news involving @Movinmavsuta—Great to have UTA alum & @CBSMornings producer @RickyIrving & @CBSNews' @OmarVillafranca on campus shooting a segment for the morning show's "Pushing the Limits" series. Scheduled to air March 5! @UTAMAVS 🏀

[philip lewis @Phil_Lewis_]

Variety confirms the wedding during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was real https://t.co/WFGivk6W3x

[CBS News PR @CBSNewsPress]

RATINGS: @CBSEveningNews with Tony Dokoupil again delivered key growth in viewers and the adults 25-54 demographic, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel statistics for the week ending January 30, 2026.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Black History Month is a time to recognize the lived, shared experience of all Black folks who have fundamentally shaped, challenged, and ultimately strengthened America. It’s about taking an unvarnished look at the past so that we can create a better future. As we mark 100 years of celebrating Black history, let’s honor the sacrifices of the leaders who came before us, and recommit ourselves to continuing their work.

[Rachel Scott @rachelvscott]

Just spoke to Pres. Trump. I asked him if he had seen the video of Rep. Omar being attacked and sprayed by a substance.

“No. I don't think about her. I think she's a fraud. I really don't think about that. She probably had herself sprayed, knowing her,�� the president said.

I asked again if he had seen the video.

“I haven't seen it. No, no. I hope I don't have to bother.”

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

ESPN’s telecast of Sunday’s Texans–Patriots matchup became the most-watched event in ESPN history, dating back to the network’s launch in 1979, with 38 million viewers. The game also ranks as Disney’s most-watched sporting event outside of the Super Bowl across nearly three decades of live sports coverage.

[Houston Texans @HoustonTexans]

us waiting on Monday Night Football.

[Sports TV News & Updates @TVSportsUpdates]

The return of the NBA to NBC, the debut of 'Inside the NBA' on ESPN, and the debut of the NBA on Prime Video are all officially less than a week away.

[NBA on NBC and Peacock @NBAonNBC]

NBA on NBC and Peacock talent get fitted with custom vintage jackets. 🔥