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newsweek.com - Cole Sullivan - Bijan Robinson issues apology for 'insensitive' comments on TNF broadcast
Bijan Robinson issues apology for 'insensitive' comments on TNF broadcast
Newsweek

The Atlanta Falcons trailed 28-14 midway through the fourth quarter of Thursday night's matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but thanks to a strong offensive push and a few key defensive stops, they escaped Tampa with a 29-28 win on a…

people.com - Simon Perry - King Charles to Share Personal Cancer Message During Major TV Broadcast
King Charles to Share Personal Cancer Message During Major TV Broadcast
PEOPLE

King Charles is to give a personal message about his cancer on Friday, Dec. 12 The message, filmed at Clarence House in London a couple of weeks ago, will go out as part of the Stand Up To Cancer charity telethon in the U.K. Charles, 77, hopes it…

si.com - Patricia Traina - Giants Radio Broadcast Duo Lands in Bottom Third of New Fan Poll
Giants Radio Broadcast Duo Lands in Bottom Third of New Fan Poll
Sports Illustrated

Not only has it been a rough year for the New York Giants as a team as far as weekly power ranking polls are concerned, but now their radio broadcast duo of Bob Papa and Carl Banks find themselves in the bottom third of a new fan-based poll…

tvtechnology.com - Malik Khan - FCC Advances Spectrum Auction: What's Next for Broadcast?
FCC Advances Spectrum Auction: What's Next for Broadcast?
TV Tech

Last month, the FCC voted unanimously to move forward with proposed rules that would underpin the auction of at least 100 MHz, and potentially up to 180 MHz, of Upper C-band spectrum for 5G and 6G services. The direction of travel is clear: an…

espn.com - David Purdum - NFL 'troubled' by rise of sports prediction markets
NFL 'troubled' by rise of sports prediction markets
ESPN

The NFL expressed its concern about the rise of prediction markets to a congressional committee Thursday, stating that the league is particularly troubled by sports contracts being offered in states where traditional betting has not been legalized.

tvtechnology.com - George Winslow - ATVA Says Verizon May Lose Mission Broadcasting Stations in Retrans Dispute
ATVA Says Verizon May Lose Mission Broadcasting Stations in Retrans Dispute
TV Tech

WASHINGTON —In the runup to what could be another blackout of broadcast TV stations, the American Television Alliance (ATVA) has released a statement complaining that a retransmission dispute between Mission Broadcasting and Verizon might…

totalprosports.com - Arnab Mondal - Robert Griffin III Takes Massive Step Up In NFL Broadcasting Career With Significant Promotion
Robert Griffin III Takes Massive Step Up In NFL Broadcasting Career With Significant Promotion
TotalProSports

Robert Griffin III got some good news. FOX chose him to serve as the color commentator for the Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints game this weekend. He'll be in the booth with Jason Benetti during the late broadcast. This is a major step for…

broadcastnow.co.uk - Jake Bickerton - Broadcast Sport Summit returns in 2026 after sold-out events
Broadcast Sport Summit returns in 2026 after sold-out events
Broadcast

Industry professionals can now register their interest for the 2026 event The Broadcast Sport Summit will return in 2026, following three consecutive years of sold out Broadcast Sport Summit events. The Broadcast Sport Summit brings together…

talksport.com - Jack Johnson - Darts star forced broadcaster into apology over X-rated reaction to wasp sting
Darts star forced broadcaster into apology over X-rated reaction to wasp sting
talkSPORT

The first night of Luke Littler's world title defence was gatecrashed by the famous Ally Pally wasp on Thursday night. The world no.1 was forced to dodge the pesky intruder in his post-round interview with Sky Sports after beating Darius…

bostonherald.com - Sandra Kent - Tanel: Pass bill to equip farmers for the future
Tanel: Pass bill to equip farmers for the future
Boston Herald

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, right, films a social media post on a combine with farm owner Tyler Everett during a farm tour in Lebanon, Ind. in October. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) America's farmers are innovators by necessity.

mirror.co.uk - Lucas Hill-Paul - Best thriller of the decade' with A-list cast gets exciting update on future
Best thriller of the decade' with A-list cast gets exciting update on future
The Mirror

Apple TV's acclaimed crime drama Down Cemetery Road has been officially renewed for a second season. Adapted from Mick Herron's 2003 novel (the author behind Slow Horses), the eight-episode series was crafted by writer Morwenna Banks and debuted to…

nytimes.com - Jordy Fee-Platt - Bijan Robinson apologizes for using homophobic phrase on TNF postgame show
Bijan Robinson apologizes for using homophobic phrase on TNF postgame show
The New York Times

Bijan Robinson apologized on social media for his remarks on the postgame show. Kim Klement Neitzel / USA Today Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson apologized for using a homophobic phrase on the “Thursday Night Football…

decrypt.co - Andrew Hayward - Phantom Crypto Wallet Adds Kalshi Prediction Markets for Over 20 Million Users
Phantom Crypto Wallet Adds Kalshi Prediction Markets for Over 20 Million Users
Decrypt

Crypto wallet Phantom, which claims over 20 million users, said Friday that it has teamed with prediction market platform Kalshi to directly integrate its markets within the wallet app. This integration will allow users to trade on trending topics…

standard.co.uk - Laura Elston - Q&A: King's latest update on his cancer as he delivers message to nation
Q&A: King's latest update on his cancer as he delivers message to nation
Evening Standard

The King has given an update on his cancer recovery, announcing the “good news” that his schedule of treatment is being reduced in the New Year. Charles, 77, who has been receiving treatment for the disease for nearly two years…

wbur.org - Willis Ryder Arnold - The once and future dictionary
The once and future dictionary
WBUR

The quest to define and canonize new words in American English is as old as the country itself. In the new book 'Unabridged: the thrill of (and threat to) the modern dictionary,' author Stefan Fatsis explores how that quest has changed in the age…

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