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Democratic FCC commissioner blasts probe of ABC broadcast licenses
A Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is blasting the department for kicking off an early review process targeting several Disney-owned broadcast stations for license renewal. Commissioner Anna M. Gomez, a frequent critic of FCC…
FCC orders early review of ABC broadcast licenses after latest Trump-Kimmel clash
The FCC has ordered an early review of the broadcast licenses for eight local stations owned by ABC. The move comes after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump demanded ABC fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Ed O'Keefe reports.
FCC ordering review of Disney broadcast station licenses
The FCC is ordering an early review of the broadcast licenses of several local television stations owned and operated by Disney, the sprawling media and entertainment conglomerate that owns ABC. In a filing made on Tuesday, the department confirmed…
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SPNI and LIV Golf forge new broadcast partnership for 2026 season
LIV Golf has announced a new broadcast partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India for the 2026 LIV Golf League season. Under the agreement, Sony will provide live coverage of the tournament across the Sony Sports Network and streaming platform…
First Amendment advocates blast the FCC's early review of ABC broadcast licenses
Free speech advocates sounded the alarm Tuesday over the Federal Communications Commission's challenge to ABC's broadcast licenses, with some decrying the move as a threat to the First Amendment and a clear example of federal overreach. “The…
FCC's Jimmy Kimmel-Triggered Review Of ABC Station Licenses Criticized By Top Broadcast Trade Group
The National Association of Broadcasters is criticizing Donald Trump -appointed FCC Chairman Brendan Carr for its scrutiny of Disney and ABC over a joke by Jimmy Kimmel. In a statement Wednesday, the head of the top industry trade group said Carr's…
Ted Cruz Rips FCC Over ABC Broadcast License Review Following Kimmel Joke: 'It Is Not Government's Job to Censor Speech'
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas is a MAGA loyalist, but he thinks the Republican-controlled FCC stepped over the line in accelerating the renewal process for broadcast licenses of Disney's eight ABC-owned local TV stations — seemingly in response to…
YouTube TV in major broadcasting change for NFL Sunday Ticket viewers
NFL FANS are set to get full freedom to create the exact multiview layouts on YouTube TV. YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced on social media that YouTube TV would now include a fully customizable multiview feature, allowing viewers to pick and choose…
FCC orders review of ABC's broadcast licenses
The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday ordered an accelerated review of ABC's local station broadcast licenses as it investigates whether those stations violated the FCC's rules that are meant to prevent 'unlawful discrimination' related…
John Garrett, All-Star NHL goalie and longtime broadcaster, dead at 74
John Garrett, beloved hockey broadcaster and former NHL goalie, died at the age of 74, the Canucks announced Tuesday. Garrett was part of the Sportsnet broadcast team that was working the first-round playoff series between the Golden Knights and…
National Association of Broadcasters Lambasts FCC's Move Against ABC Amid Kimmel Trump Controversy
The National Association of Broadcasters slammed the FCC's move to target ABC with an early license renewal in the wake of Jimmy Kimmel and Donald Trump's latest controversy. The NAB – an advocacy association for America's broadcasters that…
FCC Commissioner Urges ABC To 'Stand Up And Stand Firm' In Face Of Brendan Carr's Review Of Broadcast Licenses
Anna Gomez, the sole Democrat on the FCC, chided the agency for launching an early review of ABC stations' broadcast licenses, calling it a politically motivated attempt to stifle speech. Earlier on Tuesday, the FCC under Chairman Brendan Carr…
Ex-Rangers star lands major World Cup broadcast gig
REPRESENTING your country at the World Cup is one of, if not the, greatest honour a footballer can enjoy. The next best thing might be commentating on one. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories…
As Angel Reese returns to Chicago with Dream, Sky work to re-imagine their future
CHICAGO — Billboards of Angel Reese still loom throughout the city. One showing her modeling for Victoria's Secret's latest global ad campaign, the words “The Summer of Angel” taking up a quarter of a city block near LaSalle…
The CW making its live sports available via ESPN's direct-to-consumer app
ESPN and The CW have agreed to a deal that will put the broadcast network's sports offerings on ESPN's app through its Unlimited service. The CW sports programming includes 800 hours of live action featuring ACC, Pac-12 and Mountain West college…
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