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Is Putin dead? Pay attention when Russia starts broadcasting 'Swan Lake'
Vladimir Putin's enemies are keeping a close eye on a bird in pointe shoes, because a broadcast of 'Swan Lake' may reveal his demise. The ballet—a more-than-century-old staple of our own highbrow culture—is one of Russia's most famous…

Bally Sports Florida to Broadcast Extended Panthers Postgame Shows
by Bally Sports Florida @BallyPanthers / BallySports.com SUNRISE, Fla. - Bally Sports Florida, the television home of the Florida Panthers, announced that it will produce and broadcast hour-long Panthers LIVE postgame shows throughout the team's…

Possum prompts evacuation of Twins' broadcast booth during A's game
An unwanted guest made a surprise appearance at RingCentral Coliseum on Monday during the Oakland Athletics and Minnesota Twins game. Dick Bremer, the Twins' longtime play-by-play broadcaster, tweeted that a possum had entered the booth and he had…

Carlos Beltran on broadcasting, his future and Brian Cashman's Astros comments
BALTIMORE — Carlos Beltran remains the only player punished for his role in the Astros' sign-stealing scandal during their 2017 World Series championship run. His role in Houston cost him the job as the manager of the Mets and tarnished his…

CABSAT 2022 addresses the future of satellite, broadcast and content industry
DUBAI - H.H. Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Director General of Dubai Department of Information, officially opened CABSAT 2022 - the region's leading satellite, broadcast, and content event – at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) today.

NASCAR's Michael Waltrip on beers, broadcasting and making others happy
BRISTOL, Va. — Sitting at a table against a light gray brick wall, a patron grabbed a fork to scoop up the last remnants of his cheesy fries with a hamburger appetizer. Off to the side watching intently stood Michael Waltrip, and the retired…

Kevin Harlan 'furious' over viral Odell Beckham Jr. moment during NBA broadcast
There's more to this Kevin Harlan story than a seconds-long soundbite. In an interview with USA Today, the broadcaster opened up about a now-viral moment that occurred during a Mavericks-Suns playoff game this month, when viewers seemingly believed…

Kevin Burkhardt Is Broadcasting's Most Unlikely Success Story
There is always something appealing about the 50-75% off rack in a clothing store. It is the hope against hope I can find a shirt in my size that doesn't look like a 1980's Bill Cosby sweater and a velour tracksuit had a baby. That is not where FOX…

Spanish Broadcasting System First Quarter Revenues Rise
SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM consolidated net revenue for first quarter 2022 rose 64% year-over-year to $40.4 million, with radio up 75% top $38 million, 12% ahead of pre-pandemic levels, and television slipping 18% to $2.4 million. Adjusted OIBDA…

On a Russian talk show, a retired colonel stuns his colleagues by pointing out that the invasion isn't going well.
A military analyst on one of Russian state television's most popular networks left his fellow panelists in stunned silence on Monday when he said that the conflict in Ukraine was deteriorating for Russia, giving the kind of honest assessment that…

Disney & ESPN strike exclusive multiyear deal to broadcast XFL games
The Walt Disney Company and ESPN announced Tuesday that they have reached an exclusive multiyear agreement to broadcast the latest version of the XFL's regular-season and playoff games. The third iteration of the XFL, which is now owned by a group…

XFL Announces Broadcast Partnership With ESPN, 2023 Season Start Date
The XFL will be kicking off a whole new season next year, and has announced an official broadcast partnership with ESPN ! Things have been brewing for the new league as following a second attempt at bringing it back, Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia…

Scripps, Google Partner To Bring More Journalists To Broadcasting
The E.W. Scripps Co. and Google are partnering on a multi-year initiative to transition experienced journalists with primarily print news backgrounds into broadcast news careers. Google has made a financial commitment to Scripps to underwrite the…

China pledges support to tech companies after market rout
Beijing's top economic official holds meetings with executives and industry experts on Tuesday Receive free Technology sector updates We'll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Technology sector news every morning. China's top…

Pat McAfee: Sean McVay Isn't Ready For A Broadcasting Career
Sean McVay was among those rumored to be potentially on the move to the broadcast booth this offseason, but ultimately the head coach of the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams decided to stay put. He was reportedly offered a mega-contract from…
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