Zander Diamont Scores 79-Yard Touchdown for Indiana Versus Ohio State (Video)

Indiana quarterback Zander Diamont celebrates after scoring a touchdown
against Ohio State on October 3.

Indiana senior QB Nate Sudfeld left the third quarter of Saturday's match-up with Ohio State due to an apparent lower body injury. That meant sophomore Zander Diamont, son of The Bold and the Beautiful star Don Diamont, entered the game.

In the 4th quarter, with Indiana having just gone down by 14, Diamont ran for a 79-yard touchdown, giving the Hoosiers momentary hope of upsetting the No. 1 team in the college football polls.

Ohio State won the game 34-27, but Zander Diamont—who added 30 pounds between his freshmen and sophomore years—provided his team with a burst of excitement, and much hope for the future.

Watch his touchdown run below:

Yankees Hall of Fame Catcher Yogi Berra Dead at 90, Once Guest-Starred on 'General Hospital'

John Beradino and Yogi Berra on the set of General Hospital in 1963.

New York Yankees icon, and Hall of Fame catcher, Yogi Berra has died at the age of 90 late Tuesday night. The Yogi Berra Museum was first to break the news, which was confirmed by Major League Baseball.

On the field, Berra was regarded as one of the greatest catchers of all time. Over his 19-year playing career, Berra hit .285/.348/.482, with 358 home runs. He made 15 straight All-Star games and won three MVP awards during his 18 seasons with the Yankees.

Berra appeared in 14 World Series as a player, winning 10 of them. Both of those figures are a major-league record. He was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1972. The Yankees also retired Berra's No. 8 that same year.

Following his retirement, Berra was named the Yankees manager. He initially lasted just one season with the club, losing to the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series in seven games. After he was fired, Berra joined the Mets as a coach. He actually appeared in four games in 1965 with the team before finally transitioning into a full-time coach with the team.

Watch Kristen Alderson Sing the "National Anthem" at the Eagles-Ravens Preseason Game

Kristen Alderson sings the "National Anthem" on August 22 in Philadelphia.

Former One Life to Live and General Hospital actress Kristen Alderson, who portrayed Starr Manning on both soaps before playing Kiki Jerome on GH, sang the "National Anthem" at the Philadelphia Eagles' home preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens on August 22.

"My dream came true this day!" said Alderson, a lifelong Eagles fan. "Finally sang at my Eagles' stadium in front of my city! I've never been more nervous in my entire life. It was everything and more that I ever thought it would be!"

Watch Alderson's performance at Lincoln Financial Field below:

NEWS: Cable Networks Lose Subscribers; Plus, Scott Turner Schofield, Scott Bryce, Ethan Embry, 'Riverside'

ESPN Tightens Its Belt as Pressure on It Mounts
A decline in subscribers as customers trim their cable bills, coupled with rising content costs and increased competition, has ESPN in belt-tightening mode, people familiar with the situation say.

The company, majority owned by Walt Disney Co., has lost 3.2 million subscribers in a little over a year, according to Nielsen data, as people have “cut the cord” by dropping their cable-TV subscriptions or downgraded to cheaper, slimmed-down TV packages devoid of expensive sports channels like ESPN.

Networks such as The Weather Channel and Viacom Inc.’s Nickelodeon have also suffered steep declines in household reach in the last four years. Among other top networks, Time Warner Inc.’s TNT has shed 6% of its base, and NBCUniversal’s USA has lost 5%.

As the World Turns alum Scott Bryce to Host Norwalk Symphony's Broadway Pops Concert on July 12
Bryce (a Weston resident) will be the host for the event and will participate in a meet and greet for sponsors afterwards. Says Scott "I am so honored and excited to host this upcoming special event with The Norwalk Symphony Orchestra. I am especially thrilled to share the stage with Paul Bogaev and all the other remarkable performers joining us. This gift the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra is giving us is truly special. We are very blessed to have so much talent in our various communities in southern Connecticut and as a board member of New Paradigm Theatre, I am so very proud to see yet another example of how that community talent can be "orchestrated" to present entertainment, education and mentoring to all of our young people."

The Young and the Restless launches "Phone a Fan Sweepstakes"
"To enter the Sweepstakes, if not already a Registered User, register to the Twitter Service, watch the Show, find the Show related video presented by the Show talent in relationship to the applicable Sweepstakes via the Twitter Service; and re-tweet such video via the Twitter Service with hash-tag #YRSweepstakes during the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period to receive an entry into the applicable Sweepstakes."

Meet The Bold and the Beautiful transgender actor Scott Turner Schofield
Schofield’s character, Nick, debuted in May as a close friend of Maya, whom Schofield describes as the show’s “leading lady.” Since then, he has shared screen time with some of daytime television’s biggest stars, including Thorsten Kaye and Jacob Young, calling them “lovely, lovely men.” Kaye, he says, helped calm his nerves on set, while Young took to Twitter to defend the “love story” being told between his character, Rick, and Maya. “What an ally,” he says of Young.

What We Can Learn From Coca-Cola’s Biggest Blunder
On July 11, 1985, following the New Coke debacle, original-formula Coca-Cola returned

Network executives had been understandably hesitant to interrupt the nation’s most popular daytime soap opera. Yet viewers raised few complaints after ABC’s Peter Jennings broke into General Hospital, on July 10, 1985, to tell them that, bowing to public outrage and stunned by the anemic sales figures of its replacement, Coca-Cola was moving to put its original soft-drink formula back on the market.

Merritt Wever Joins The Walking Dead Season 6 Alongside Ethan Embry
Wever will play a character from the fan-favorite comic book when the new season kicks off. Embry is going from Storybrooke to Alexandria and joining the cast too. He'll make his appearance in the Sunday, October 11 season six premiere.

Archie Comics Drama Riverdale Moved To CW With Greg Berlanti Producing
Riverdale, a one-hour drama based on the iconic Archie comic book characters, has moved to CW. The subversive take on the well-known franchise’s wholesome town of Riverdale and residents Archie, Betty, Veronica, as well as Josie and the Pussycats, originally was being developed at Fox.

The Simpsons Duff Beer Tries to Tap Markets Outside Springfield
21st Century Fox is entering the Duff Beer business itself—beginning in Chile, with plans to roll out to more of South America and Europe by early next year.

Ron Perlman talks Hellboy 3, makes General Hospital joke at Comic Con
Ron Perlman had a lot of good things to say while promoting his new Amazon show Hand of God this week in a Comic Con panel. He talked about the unparalleled freedom given to the creative team by Amazon Studios. He talked about how he considers the role of Pernell Harris to be the most exciting of his career. He talked about how true originality is the domain of television now, where it used to belong to cinema. And when asked which of his past movies he loves most, he said “I love all my children equally. And I love General Hospital.” (Zing!)

“We owe the world the finale of Hellboy,” he said. “It’s a deal we made, man!"

Ros Na Rún actor Diarmuid Mac An Adhastair dies
He was best known for playing the part of Séamus Mhicil Tom on Irish language television channel TG4's soap opera Ros Na Rún.

American Idol judge Keith Urban wins big in court versus "Player" trademark claim
A Los Angeles judge tossed a lawsuit by a British songwriter who accused Keith Urban of stealing his band’s name — Player — for a guitar lesson package the singer sells on the Home Shopping Network and online, court papers show.

In a trademark violation complaint filed in federal court, Peter Beckett claimed the “American Idol” judge snatched the “Player” name after Beckett’s band performed its 1978 chart-topper “Baby Come Back” last year on an episode of the daytime soap opera General Hospital.

Maurice Benard on 'First Take' with Stephen A. Smith (Video)

General Hospital star Maurice Benard was a guest on Monday's episode of First Take on ESPN, a surprise for co-host Stephen A. Smith, who is a huge fan of the soap. Watch the segment below:

Seattle Seahawks Fullback Michael Robinson To Make Return Visit To THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Eric Braeden and Michael Robinson. Photo Credit: CBS

Seattle Seahawks fullback Michael Robinson is heading back to tape at THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS on April 16 for scenes that will air on May 19. He will cross paths with Eric Braeden (Victor) and Sean Carrigan (Stitch).

The fullback first appeared on March 13 as a businessman.

“It was an amazing experience! I’ve been a fan for years, and it was great to meet the personalities on the show,” Robinson said of his first on set. “I’ve always thought Y&R was the best show on daytime television because their storylines are always entertaining and intriguing. They welcomed me with open arms, and I felt like a part of the Y&R family.”

Katherine Kelly Lang Spent an Action-Packed Week in the UAE, Participated In Abu Dhabi International Triathlon (Photos & Video)

Katherine Kelly Lang competed in the sold out Abu Dhabi International Triathlon on March 15, 2014, and conquered the short course of a 1.5km /.93 mile swim, 100km / 62 mile bike and 10k / 6.2 mile run, in a highly commendable 5 hours, 28 minutes and 16 seconds.

Lang, who plays Brooke Logan in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, brought even more glamour to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, in the run up to Arabia’s largest triathlon event.

Lang spent an action packed week in Abu Dhabi taking in its wealth of attractions before filming B&B episodes in some of the area’s most glamorous and picturesque locations.

Katherine Kelly Lang & Don Diamont to Participate in Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

Longtime soap opera star Katherine Kelly Lang and Don Diamont from hit CBS show THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL will compete in this year’s Abu Dhabi International Triathlon, which takes place on March 15, 2014.

Katherine Kelly Lang will compete in the individual short course (0.93 mile swim, 62 mile bike, 6.2 mile run), while Diamont will captain THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Tri Team, taking on the swim leg in the shimmering turquoise waters off Abu Dhabi’s picturesque Corniche beach.

Lang is an original cast member of the award-winning television show, playing the lead role of Brooke Logan, while Diamont is the hit show's dashing debonair Bill Spencer, Jr. Lang will be raising money for Breakaway from Cancer, while Diamont will be fundraising for The Don Diamont/Alyssa Mazur Foundation.

Seahawks Fullback Michael Robinson To Appear on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS March 13

Eric Braeden and Michael Robinson. Photo Credit: CBS

Michael Robinson, fullback of the Super Bowl XLVIII champion Seattle Seahawks, will make his acting debut on CBS’s THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS on Thursday, March 13 on CBS.

During a recent interview on NFL TOTAL ACCESS, Robinson revealed that his guilty pleasure is “watching the stories” on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. When producers at the show learned of his interest, they invited him to make an appearance.

Super Bowl XLVIII on FOX Is Most-Watched Television Show in U.S. History

The Seattle Seahawks dominant performance in Super Bowl XLVIII, defeating the Denver Broncos 43-8, the largest margin of victory in a Super Bowl in 21 years, was watched by an average audience of 111.5 million people, more than any television program in U.S. history, surpassing the previous mark of 111.3 million set by a much more closely contested Super Bowl XLVI (New York Giants-New England Patriots) on NBC. The game is also now the most-watched program ever on FOX, breaking the 111.0 million viewer mark the network set for Super Bowl XLV (Green Bay Packers-Pittsburgh Steelers). Three of the last four Super Bowls set average viewership records.

FNL's Peter Berg Creates New Monday Night Football Opening

ESPN is collaborating with acclaimed filmmaker/director Peter Berg of Pony Show Entertainment to create a dramatic new show open for the MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL franchise. The one-minute, 30-second open chronicles the 44-year history of sports television’s signature series by combining indelible football moments from past MNF games with images of touchstone cultural events of the past four-and-a-half decades.

The timeline-themed open will debut (at 6:55 p.m. ET) before ESPN’s MNF regular-season opener – Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Redskins – at 7 p.m. on September 9. The remainder of the season, it will air on Monday nights (at 8:25 p.m.) before ESPN’s nationally televised prime time NFL game kicks off at 8:30 p.m.

Don Diamont's Son, Alexander Diamont, Commits To Indiana To Play Quarterback

All-City quarterback Alexander Diamont of Venice said Wednesday he has committed to Indiana. He took an unofficial visit to the campus and made the decision.

"I'm so excited," he said. "It's exactly where I want to be."

The 6-foot, 168-pound signal caller is a key player on the Gondoliers, a team that's considered one of the best in City Section Division I. He was also co-league player of the year as a junior, after throwing for 2,977 yards and 31 touchdowns as a junior.

Alexander is the son of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL star Don Diamont, who plays Bill Spencer.

Check out a video showcasing Alexander Diamont below:

D.J. Fluker On The NFL Draft, a WE LOVE SOAPS TV Extra

University of Alabama OT D.J. Fluker was on the red carpet at the ALL MY CHILDREN and ONE LIFE TO LIVE on Tuesday, April 23 in NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. WE LOVE SOAPS TV spoke with football star Fluker about tonight's NFL Draft where he is expected to be first round draft pick. Will he go to his hometown New Orleans Saints? My beloved Atlanta Falcons? Or some other NFL team. We'll find out tonight. Meanwhile, check out our brief interview below:

6 Memorable Athlete Soap Opera Cameos

Below is a list of 6 Memorable Athlete Soap Opera Cameos from daytime history.  Tell us which ones have been your favorites over the years in our Comments section.

ATHLETE: Yogi Berra (MLB, New York Yankees)
SHOW: GENERAL HOSPITAL
DATE: August 16, 1963
COMMENT:
Star catcher Berra made a guest appearance as a brain surgeon on GH, which starred former baseball player John Beradino (known as Johnny Berardino during his playing days) as Steve Hardy. Berra, who is 87 today, coined the famous prahse, "It ain't over till it's over." United Press International said Berra "handled his three lines [on GH] without a hitch." He made $155 for the bit part.

Drake Hogestyn on the Final Four

Butler is taking on Michigan today followed by Duke and West Virginia in the NCAA baskeball tournament's Final Four taking place in Indianapolis. Monday night will be the champsionship game. The We Love Soaps tournament pool could be decided after today depending on the results. We caught up with new REALITY BYTES star and Indiana native Drake Hogestyn recently and spoke about the Final Four.

Hogestyn is rooting for his home state team saying, "I'm from Indiana where there's Hoosier hysteria. Now that Butler is in the Final Four, it's great. [Coach Mike] Krzyzewski's Duke is a good team, not a great team, but they're really coming on. They are really peaking right now. When a team all buys into the program and peaks at the right time, it's amazing.

"I've been rooting for Butler because they are from Indiana and are a Mid-Major team. But if Duke wins, it's somewhat of an underdog [story], even though they are a number one seed. They were the fourth number one seed and weren't expected to get as far as Kansas, Syracuse and Kentucky.

"I'm surprised Kentucky is out. Calipari has had such trememdous success since he went back to college from the pros. To have that kind of success right away at Kentucky shows you what a good coach can do."