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TNT to broadcast FIBA World Cup games featuring stars such as Caitlin Clark
Basketball fans will be able to see Caitlin Clark's first game with the U.S. women's national team next week in Puerto Rico thanks to a new deal between TNT Sports and FIBA, the international governing body for the sport. Beginning with a 2026…
ITV 'actively engaged' with Sky to sell broadcast division, chief says
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'YouTube Economics Are Challenging For Broadcasters,' BBC Says
The BBC may have struck what it described as a landmark YouTube deal this year but it sees little commercial opportunity on the Google-owned behemoth. In its charter review consultation response today, the corporation said “we do not…
How Formula 1's Live Broadcast Center Captures the Story of Speed
11 teams, 22 drivers, 22 cars, 24 circuits and a global fanbase of 827 million fans — including 52 million in the U.S. The sport is Formula 1, and its season kicks off on Saturday with the Australian Grand Prix on Apple TV. Bringing the live…
NBC hopes to make NBA throwback broadcast 'annual event'
NBA fans loved the NBA on NBC throwback broadcast for Tuesday night's game between the San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers. The broadcast featured 1990s NBC stars Bob Costas, Doug Collins, Mike Fratello, Jim Gray, P.J. Carlesimo, Isiah Thomas…
Lou Holtz Dies; Notre Dame Football Coach & Broadcaster Was 89
Lou Holtz, the coach who took the undefeated Fighting Irish of Notre Dame to an NCAA football national championship in 1988, has died. In a statement shared on social media by Notre Dame, his family confirmed Holz died in Orlando, Florida…
ITV Says Studios Biz Has Hit 'Key Strategic Goal' But Full-Year Revenue At 70-Year-Old Broadcaster Stays Flat
As ITV prepares to sell its networks biz to Sky, the 70-year-old broadcaster's studios arm has hit a milestone. With the publication of its annual results this morning, CEO Carolyn McCall said ITV has hit a “key strategic goal.” ITV…
A Broadcast Ownership Exception - Or An Emerging De Facto Rule?
Late last week, the FCC's Media Bureau, acting under delegated authority, finalized a decision that may quietly reshape local television ownership policy. In an order released Friday, the Bureau granted a waiver allowing Indianapolis-based Circle…
BBC says 'irreversible' trends mean it will not survive without major overhaul
The BBC has said it is facing “permanent and irreversible” trends that will ensure it cannot survive without a major overhaul, as it revealed a stark divergence between the number of people consuming its content and those paying the…
Former Valley of Tears champion Keegan Swenson returns to Texas this week as commentator for Dirt Crit broadcast as he remains sidelined from racing - Gravel Bits
2024 Valley of Tears gravel race champion Keegan Swenson makes a return to Turkey, Texas this weekend, but will line up alongside veteran announcer Brad Sohner in the broadcast booth rather than pin on a number to race. The reigning UCI marathon…
NHL trade deadline 2026 live updates: Latest news, analysis and reaction to every deal
The 2026 NHL trade deadline is at 3 p.m. ET tomorrow. All transactions must be sent to the league office by this time, although trade news often trickles out after the deadline as the league completes its backlog of trade calls. Through the buzzer…
BBC issued licence fee warning amid 'irreversible' trends in UK viewing habits
The BBC has warned its current funding model is unsustainable and faces 'jeopardy' due to 'permanent and irreversible' trends in UK viewing habits. In response to the government's Green Paper, the broadcaster published a report committing to…
BBC 'willing to consider radical options' for future funding
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How much is the BBC licence fee and how could it change?
The BBC has said it needs a new funding model to sustain its public service mission. The corporation was responding to a government consultation which forms part of the process to renew the BBC's charter, which sets out how it operates. The current…
FIFA to allow cut-away TV commercials during 2026 World Cup 'hydration breaks'
FIFA will allow broadcasters to cut away to advertisements during the “hydration breaks” that will split up each half of every 2026 World Cup match, multiple people briefed on the guidelines or with direct knowledge of them told The…
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