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ITV is beating the BBC in battle of the World Cup broadcasters
“You can see it's difficult to break down Cape Verde,” said USWNT manager Emma Hayes, stood by a blackboard, chalk in hand. “One of the ways to do that is the wide rotations, making sure the timing of their opposite movements…
How broadcasters are using hydration breaks - and might they be here to stay?
It has become one of the major talking points at this summer's World Cup — attracting criticism from the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Mauricio Pochettino. For the tournament, FIFA has introduced a three-minute hydration break in each half…
Ex-BBC Controller says broadcaster needs to change 'to survive
Former BBC alumnus Michael Grade has given his thoughts on what needs to be done to reform the corporation. The 83-year-old first joined the broadcaster in 1984 when he became a Controller before being appointed as the Director of Programmes in…
Packers voice opposition to major changes to Sports Broadcasting Act
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers have come out against any significant changes to the Sports Broadcasting Act, the team said in a statement released Tuesday. The team said, in part, that its ability to compete with the other 31 NFL teams…
Public broadcaster CBC ends 'Hockey Night in Canada' run
TORONTO -- 'Hockey Night in Canada,' a program featuring NHL games that has been part of the national fabric for nearly 75 years on CBC television, will not return to the public broadcaster next season. A sublicensing agreement between Rogers…
Sportsnet, CBC ending NHL broadcast partnership
The NHL will no longer be broadcast on the CBC, Sportsnet and the public broadcaster announced Tuesday, ending a partnership which saw certain games aired on both networks. 'Watching hockey on Saturday night is a time-honoured tradition for…
'Hockey Night in Canada' NHL broadcasts won't return to CBC next fall
TORONTO (AP) — “Hockey Night in Canada,” a program featuring NHL games that has been part of the national fabric for nearly 75 years on CBC television, will not return to the public broadcaster next season. A sublicensing…
World Cup water breaks, or how the US bends the knee to sports broadcasters
America's success as the world's most prosperous and dynamic country rests on its culture. Key ingredients of this culture include our affection for innovation, for the pursuit of excellence, and our intolerance for those who seek to take unfair…
Ex-BBC Chairman details 'unforgivable' mistake broadcaster made
Michael spoke about what needs to change at the BBC Former BBC stalwart Michael Grade has shared his views on what must be done to overhaul the corporation. The 83-year-old first joined the broadcaster in 1984 when he was appointed Controller…
'Hockey Night in Canada' NHL broadcasts won't return to CBC next fall
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Fox News Digital hits 165 million unique visitors in May to crush broadcast networks, news competitors
Fox News Digital finished May as the No. 1 news organization across key metrics, including multiplatform unique visitors, as the brand continues to dominate the media industry. Fox News Digital piled up 165 million total digital multiplatform…
ESPN makes major broadcast change for iconic Hot Dog Eating Contest
THERE are major broadcast changes ahead for 2026's edition of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Every year competitors head to Coney Island, New York, for one of America's most-famed eating competitions. Your info will be used in accordance with our…
'F*ck her, spit in her face': BBC's Ashley Cain's shock tweets resurface as broadcaster faces calls to axe him
Disgusting tweets by former footballer, reality star and presenter, Ashley Cain, have resurfaced, amid calls for the BBC to axe the second series of Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone, which has already been filmed. The programme sees Cain travel…
I was a BBC Chairman and the broadcaster needs to make some changes
Former BBC alumnus Michael Grade has shared his vision for reforming the corporation. The 83-year-old initially joined the broadcaster in 1984 as Controller before his promotion to Director of Programmes in 1986. His first stint lasted nearly two…
Wales TV announcement as broadcaster to show all Nations Championship fixtures
S4C will broadcast live matches of all Wales' Nations Championship matches for the next four years. Starting this summer, the Nations Championship is a biennial series pitting northern hemisphere teams against their southern counterparts. In the…
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