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sportsnet.ca - @Sportsnet - Legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling dies at 87
Legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling dies at 87
Sportsnet.ca

John Sterling, the voice of the New York Yankees across 36 seasons, died Monday at 87 years old. Sterling's death was announced by WFAN Sports Radio, based in New York. Sterling, who grew up in Manhattan, began calling Yankees games on radio in…

independent.co.uk - Aditya Kalra - Fifa faces World Cup broadcast crisis as blackout fears grow in India and China
Fifa faces World Cup broadcast crisis as blackout fears grow in India and China
The Independent

Millions of football fans across India and China face the prospect of missing out on next month's World Cup, as broadcast rights remain unresolved in both of the world's most populous nations. In India, a joint venture between Reliance and Disney…

rediff.com - Aadharsh A. V. - FIFA World Cup on the brink: India, China yet to secure broadcast deal
FIFA World Cup on the brink: India, China yet to secure broadcast deal
Rediff.com

Reliance-Disney, which has spent billions on cricket broadcast rights, believes the World Cup will have lower viewership as most matches will air past midnight in India. Football fans in India and China face uncertainty over watching the 2026 FIFA…

the-sun.com - James Graham - NBC broadcaster misses Kentucky Derby after suffering medical emergency on air
NBC broadcaster misses Kentucky Derby after suffering medical emergency on air
The US Sun

HALL of Fame ex-jockey Jerry Bailey was rushed to hospital during NBC's Kentucky Derby coverage on Saturday. It's reported that the legendary rider was suffering with kidney stones and had to leave the studio before returning later on. Your info…

thebiglead.com - J.P. Hoornstra - Tributes pour in for Yankees broadcaster who dies at 87
Tributes pour in for Yankees broadcaster who dies at 87
The Big Lead

John Sterling, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Yankees on radio, has died. He was 87. Sterling called Yankees games on the radio for 36 years in all. He worked 5,060 games in a row at one point, a streak that began in 1989 and ended…

heavy.com - Erik Anderson - Pistons-Magic: How To Watch Game 7 After Latest Broadcast News
Pistons-Magic: How To Watch Game 7 After Latest Broadcast News
Heavy

The Detroit Pistons ' first Game 7 in the city limits of Detroit will not be simple for every fan to watch. The Pistons host the Orlando Magic at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 3, at Little Caesars Arena, with the winner advancing to the second round…

dailymail.com - Jimmy Briggs - Tributes pour in as beloved sports broadcaster and ABC star dies
Tributes pour in as beloved sports broadcaster and ABC star dies
Mail Online

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com.au The Australian broadcasting industry is in mourning following the death of veteran sports presenter Clarke Hansen on April 30, aged 84. Hansen had a long and celebrated career in the industry…

bbc.co.uk - Ciaran Varley - Predicting the future of football: 'Premflix' and fans paying more
Predicting the future of football: 'Premflix' and fans paying more
BBC

Ciaran Varley BBC Sport Journalist 'If this is the future of football, you can stuff it.' A clip from 1994 showing experts making predictions for where football would be in 10 years recently resurfaced on social media, and fans online cannot…

straitstimes.com - FIFA faces World Cup broadcast crisis as India's Reliance offers $20 million, China deal unannounced
FIFA faces World Cup broadcast crisis as India's Reliance offers $20 million, China deal unannounced
The Straits Times

NEW DELHI, May 4 - Millions of soccer fans in the world's two most populous nations may not be able to watch the World Cup that starts next month, due to a deadlock over broadcast rights in India and no official decision in China. In India, a…

awfulannouncing.com - Drew Lerner - DAZN confirms intentions to become NBA local broadcast hub, continues to court former FanDuel teams
DAZN confirms intentions to become NBA local broadcast hub, continues to court former FanDuel teams
Awful Announcing

London-based streaming service DAZN remains committed to breaking into the American market. The company hopes to accomplish that by making an aggressive play for local NBA broadcast rights, both in the short-term and long-term. As has been…

yardbarker.com - Ernesto Cova - Steve Kerr may already have a new job as Warriors future is in doubt
Steve Kerr may already have a new job as Warriors future is in doubt
Yardbarker

The Golden State Warriors fell short of a trip to the playoffs, and for the first time in a decade, it looks like this might actually be the end of the dynasty. Steve Kerr 's future with the organization is in doubt, and Draymond Green admitted he…

nytimes.com - Lukas Weese - Canadiens vs. Lightning live updates: 2026 NHL playoffs Game 7 start time, picks and predictions
Canadiens vs. Lightning live updates: 2026 NHL playoffs Game 7 start time, picks and predictions
The New York Times

Follow our live coverage of tonight's Game 7 between Montreal and Tampa Bay The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning square off in the lone Game 7 of the first round in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Buffalo Sabres await the winner in the…

mirror.co.uk - Joshua Smith - Bruno Fernandes opens up on Man Utd future as Barcelona out of transfer race
Bruno Fernandes opens up on Man Utd future as Barcelona out of transfer race
The Mirror

Manchester United face another major summer of change at Old Trafford. The club have had a turbulent season following a dismal run of form under previous manager Ruben Amorim. Results have picked up, however, following the interim appointment of…

huffpost.com - Reuters - Millions Could Miss Watching World Cup In India And China Amid FIFA Broadcast Crisis
Millions Could Miss Watching World Cup In India And China Amid FIFA Broadcast Crisis
HuffPost

NEW DELHI, May 4 (Reuters) - Millions of soccer fans in the world's two most populous nations may not be able to watch the World Cup that starts next month, due to a deadlock over broadcast rights in India and no official decision in China. In…

nytimes.com - Steven Louis Goldstein - How to watch the 2026 WNBA season: New channels and key dates on ABC, NBC, Prime Video
How to watch the 2026 WNBA season: New channels and key dates on ABC, NBC, Prime Video
The New York Times

The WNBA's 30th season will set a league record for national broadcasts. It befits a campaign of deep narrative intrigue. Fresh off a new collective bargaining agreement, the W looks both galvanized and wide open. A'ja Wilson's Las Vegas Aces are…

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