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Longtime Trail Blazers broadcaster Kevin Calabro parts ways with team due to 'subprime' offer
The Portland Trail Blazers made headlines in May after the organization laid off about 70 people as part of a restructuring under new team owner Tom Dundon. The negative press kept coming Wednesday, when The Oregonian's Joe Freeman reported that…
SBS's secret 2030 FIFA World Cup broadcast deal
The biggest sporting event in the world will remain freely available and in front of a paywall for Australians after the government-backed SBS quietly extended its contract with FIFA to broadcast the 2030 Men's World Cup. Days after Spain triumphed…
Trail Blazers dump multiple broadcasters in new owner's latest belt-tightening moves
The Trail Blazers broadcast department will look vastly different next year. In another wave of cost-cutting moves under new owner Tom Dundon, multiple Portland broadcasters won't return, and some were laid off. Play-by-play broadcaster Kevin…
Commonwealth Games set for new broadcaster as BBC lose rights after 76 years
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more When the Commonwealth Games get underway in Scotland this Thursday, British television audiences will witness a historic shift: for the…
ZIM vs IND, T20I Series: Date, Match Time, Broadcast and Live Streaming details
India return to T20I action with a three-match series against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club, beginning on July 23. The Men in Blue will be eager to bounce back after a disappointing run following their T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, having…
How to watch Tour de France Stage 19: All the broadcasters and live streams for opening ascent of Alpe d'Huez
Watch Stage 19 of the Tour de France as the race reaches it's second summit finish in as many days atop Alpe d'Huez. Tour de France: Stage 19 Streaming Details ► UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max ► Free: SBS (Australia) / France TV (France) /…
BBC not showing Commonwealth Games as new broadcaster takes over
This Thursday marks the start of the Commonwealth Games in Scotland and a historic shift in British television: the BBC's continuous coverage of the event, which dates back to the 1950s, has officially ended. Following a bidding war, TNT Sports…
El Cheapo': Blazers owner strikes again as team loses longtime broadcaster
Since Tom Dundon took over the Portland Trail Blazers in April, his parsimony has cost the team a head coach, one mascot and one of the most respected broadcasters in the NBA. Kevin Calabro, a 31-year broadcasting veteran, announced Wednesday that…
Radio Veritas reaffirms mission after FAMAS broadcast award
Church-run Radio Veritas 846 reaffirmed its commitment to truth, hope and service after winning at the inaugural FAMAS Broadcast Arts Awards. The station received the Best AM Radio Program award for its flagship program, “Healing Mass sa…
NOAA to explore delivering weather alerts over broadcast TV frequencies
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) has forged a partnership with a private datacasting company with the goal of testing broadcast television spectrum for potential use in delivering emergency alert messages when legacy…
Bonnie Tyler funeral further details as thousands to watch broadcast service
Additional details have been revealed for the funeral of Welsh music legend Bonnie Tyler, with her family confirming that supporters worldwide will be able to view the service via an online stream. The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer, born Gaynor…
Blazers' future remains unclear, but an NBA owner was bound to take a stand on financial bloat
Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is at it again. On Wednesday, The Athletic's Jason Quick reported that the Trail Blazers fired or allowed many employees involved with the team's broadcast to leave, including Kevin Calabro and Trevor Demers…
Trail Blazers Slash Broadcast Team as Dundon Keeps Cutting Costs
Tom Dundon continues to apply his Hurricanes playbook to the Trail Blazers. On Tuesday, the organization laid off the majority of its broadcast team including analyst Michael Holton, who has been with Trail Blazers for nearly 20 years. Hosts Neil…
Boston and Providence ranked near the top of World Cup ratings among local markets
Boston and Providence scored highly in World Cup ratings: The final stats from the 2026 World Cup continue to be revealed, with the latest demonstrating New England's soccer potential. According to Fox Sports, both Boston and Providence ranked in…
6 Retail Marketing Lessons From The FIFA World Cup
Cape Verdean goalkeeper Josimar Dias's social media posts resonated with millions of World Cup viewers, sparking an unprecedented rise no one saw coming.(Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) The 2026 FIFA World Cup pulled in more than $10 billion in…
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