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Star Sports to broadcast Lanka Premier League 2026
Star Sports will broadcast the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), scheduled to take place from July 17 to August 8, 2026. Organised by Sri Lanka Cricket, with commercial rights held by Innovative Production Group FZ (IPG), the…
Tributes paid to Dermot Murnaghan after broadcaster's death
Tributes from the world of TV and journalism have poured in following the death of Dermot Murnaghan. It was announced earlier today that the broadcaster “died peacefully” at his north London home. The former BBC, ITV, Sky and Channel…
Broadcast Emmy Woes, Lots of Martin Short, Bad Bunny and Other Trivia From 2026's Nominations
It's been a long time since the broadcast networks ruled at the Emmys, but this year's nominations are a reminder of how little they now factor into the race. Among the major drama, comedy and limited/anthology series categories, just one broadcast…
WI vs NZ, ODI Series: Date, Match Time, Broadcast and Live Streaming details
Following successful Test campaigns, West Indies and New Zealand now shift their focus to the 50-over format as they prepare to face each other in a five-match ODI series in the Caribbean. The series begins on July 12, with the opening three…
MLB Draft 2026 live updates: Start time, latest mock draft, predictions, news and analysis
The 2026 MLB Draft gets underway in Philadelphia today with the first four rounds. The Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins will get the festivities started with the first three picks in the first round. This year's draft features…
STV broadcasts its last ever dedicated news programme for Aberdeen
STV has broadcast its final dedicated News at Six bulletin from the company's Aberdeen studio. After Friday, STV news bulletins seen in the north will be presented from Glasgow. At the end of Friday's News at Six bulletin, long-time STV journalist…
Rincon Secures Major Milwaukee Bucks Broadcast Rights Deal
MILWAUKEE —The Milwaukee Bucks will return to a full-season over-the-air television for the first time in 31 years, with 2026-27 preseason and regular season games airing on MY24 and statewide affiliates as part of a deal with the Rincon…
'End of an era': what is the future of British TV after Sky's ITV takeover?
Only five years ago a bullish ITV was riding high, trumpeting the biggest annual advertising haul in its history, as the broadcaster pledged to become a national champion in the battle against the US streamers. Now its chief executive, Carolyn…
Wimbledon 2026 live updates: Women's final latest as Karolína Muchova faces Linda Noskova in all-Czech clash
The women's singles final takes place at Wimbledon today, with a new name set to be added to the trophy in 2026. Karolína Muchová and Linda Nosková, both from Czechia, will go head-to-head for a first Wimbledon title.
Norway vs England mega-preview: Predictions, form guide, key players and more
Erling Haaland has seven goals in four World Cup matches. Harry Kane has six goals in five World Cup matches. It's hard not to bill this quarter-final today (Saturday) as a clash between two superstar strikers, given their huge influence on Norway…
From Eurovision to NATO, Canada edges closer to Europe
When Canada's public broadcaster secured full membership of the European Broadcasting Union, paving the way for the country's Eurovision Song Contest debut in 2027, it appeared to be an unexpected cultural milestone. But the move is also the latest…
Sinner vs Djokovic LIVE: Wimbledon latest score and semi-final updates
Both looking supreme on serve so far. That is until I say that and Djokovic responds with a double fault. My apologies. Another bruising exchange from the back of the court, Sinner forces the error. 30-30 and this is as good as it has got for…
As Typhoon Bavi nears, Chinese bloggers warned AI storm forecasts may be illegal
As residents of eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi to make landfall, bloggers have turned to AI weather models to post forecasts on social media, prompting criticism from state media, which warned that the amateur predictions could fall foul of…
World Cup warning as millions could miss matches over TV shutdown
Millions of football fans miss risking future World Cups if plans to switch off Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) go ahead, campaigners have warned. Free-to-air terrestrial broadcast TV is only secure until the early 2030s, when current licences…
How to watch the 2026 MLB Draft, which has a complicated TV and streaming setup
Before baseball gets to its All-Star Game, the sport's next generation begins its journey toward the big leagues. The 2026 MLB Draft starts Saturday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia and lasts through Sunday. The Chicago White…
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