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nytimes.com - Steven Louis Goldstein - USMNT vs. Paraguay World Cup watch guide: Broadcast details, match time, players to know
USMNT vs. Paraguay World Cup watch guide: Broadcast details, match time, players to know
The New York Times

Amid staggering fanfare, wide-reaching controversy and growing hype comes the United States men's national team, the third 2026 World Cup host to make its group-stage debut. The Americans commence tournament play with a Friday night match versus…

mirror.co.uk - Daniel Orme - Lineker cuts off Richards live on Netflix broadcast in foul-mouthed argument
Lineker cuts off Richards live on Netflix broadcast in foul-mouthed argument
Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker jokingly told Micah Richards to “f*** off” live on TV after the pair argued about referees' role in World Cup coverage. The former England duo are currently taking part in Netflix 's version of the Rest Is Football during…

independent.co.uk - Streisand Neto - World Cup hydration breaks are lucrative opportunity for broadcasters
World Cup hydration breaks are lucrative opportunity for broadcasters
The Independent

FIFA has mandated three-minute hydration breaks in each half of all 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup across the US, Mexico, and Canada, citing player welfare due to anticipated hot weather, marking a first for the tournament. These structured…

thesun.co.uk - Emillia Hawkins - Lineker admits he ignored unwritten broadcaster rule & BBC's 'strange obsession
Lineker admits he ignored unwritten broadcaster rule & BBC's 'strange obsession
The Sun

GARY LINEKER has admitted he used to ignore requests from BBC producers to apologise for swearing while presenting for them. The 65-year-old is in the United States to cover the World Cup for Netflix. Your info will be used in accordance with our…

winnipegfreepress.com - Ken Wiebe - Streveler checks in on old team, broadcasting career, lookalike contest
Streveler checks in on old team, broadcasting career, lookalike contest
Winnipeg Free Press

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afr.com - Zoe Samios - Foxtel plots $4b bid that will split NRL television broadcast rights
Foxtel plots $4b bid that will split NRL television broadcast rights
Australian Financial Review

Foxtel has offered to purchase the NRL rights for seven years under a complex multibillion-dollar proposal that would split the free-to-air coverage of the sport between two television networks. Streaming services and television networks are in…

hollywoodreporter.com - Georg Szalai - Disney+, Dutch Public Broadcaster NPO Team on Local 'Werewolves' Adaptation 'Wolven'
Disney+, Dutch Public Broadcaster NPO Team on Local 'Werewolves' Adaptation 'Wolven'
The Hollywood Reporter

Walt Disney streamer Disney+ and Dutch public broadcasting system NPO have unveiled a collaboration that will bring the Dutch adaptation of the unscripted strategy-driven reality series Wolven: het spel van list en bedro to the Netherlands.

ladbible.com - Brenna Cooper - World Cup reporter goes viral for walking out in the middle of live TV broadcast
World Cup reporter goes viral for walking out in the middle of live TV broadcast
LADbible

An Argentinian reporter is going viral for abandoning his job to get a photo with Shakira at the World Cup opening ceremony. The Colombian singer was of course in attendance to perform her World Cup anthem, 'Dai Dai [Let's Go]', alongside Nigerian…

broadcastnow.co.uk - Marian McHugh - Disney+ strikes latest European broadcaster pact
Disney+ strikes latest European broadcaster pact
Broadcast

Deal with NPO in the Netherlands will see a local remake of Werewolves being live streamed alongside public broadcaster's transmission Source: © Homayoun Fiamor, JAAD ProductionsEnter source Disney+ has unveiled its latest windowing…

dailystar.co.uk - Carly Hacon - World Cup reporter goes viral after ditching live broadcast for Shakira selfie
World Cup reporter goes viral after ditching live broadcast for Shakira selfie
Daily Star

An overexcited football reporter left viewers in stitches after ditching a live broadcast to grab a selfie with global superstar Shakira. Argentine journalist Marcelo Benedetto was meant to be reporting from inside Mexico City's Estadio Mexico City…

si.com - Grey Whitebloom - U.S. Broadcaster Accused of 'Breaking' World Cup Rule in Mexico vs. South Africa
U.S. Broadcaster Accused of 'Breaking' World Cup Rule in Mexico vs. South Africa
Sports Illustrated

U.S. broadcaster Fox Sports have been accused of not adhering to FIFA's rules regarding the timing of in-game advertising breaks during the coverage of Mexico vs. South Africa on Thursday. After all the years of anticipation, the first game of the…

tvtechnology.com - George Winslow - Broadcasters Back NO FAKES Act
Broadcasters Back NO FAKES Act
TV Tech

State associations representing broadcasters in all 50 states as well as groups in District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico have sent a letter to Congressional leaders supporting the 'Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep…

heavy.com - Michael McDermott - Giants Broadcast Delivers Another Classic Call During Bryce Eldridge's Walk-Off Grand Slam
Giants Broadcast Delivers Another Classic Call During Bryce Eldridge's Walk-Off Grand Slam
Heavy

The San Francisco Giants ‘ legendary announcer duo of Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow have some of the greatest moments over the past 33 seasons. Their latest came on Bryce Eldridge's walk-off grand slam to defeat the Washington Nationals on…

sportingnews.com - Gabe Shumway - Landon Donovan's hair before and after: A timeline of Fox broadcaster's hair growth since playing career | Sporting News
Landon Donovan's hair before and after: A timeline of Fox broadcaster's hair growth since playing career | Sporting News
The Sporting News

Time is a cruel mistress for some, especially when it comes to hair. Whether it's turning gray or falling out, age can change a person's appearance, athletes included. Some, however, seem to tap into the fountain of youth. One example is Landon…

awfulannouncing.com - Sean Keeley - ESPN reportedly looking to Dave Pasch, Bob Wischusen to replace Chris Fowler on NFL broadcasts
ESPN reportedly looking to Dave Pasch, Bob Wischusen to replace Chris Fowler on NFL broadcasts
Awful Announcing

The Athletic's Andrew Marchand has been all over ESPN's plans for who will call their eight non-Monday Night Football games this upcoming season. In his latest report, it sounds like it's not a question of who, but which announcers. Marchand…

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