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How Eurovision pioneered transnational broadcasting
As fans around the world prepare for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, a new exhibition charts the history of the technical innovations that helped make the competition a global phenomenon. Essentially an experiment in transnational live…
The NFL keeps spotlight on Sunday broadcasts as it creates more windows on other days
The NFL schedule traditionally gets plenty of attention. Government officials usually check it to see when the Washington Commanders or their favorite team are playing. However, there has been scrutiny as the league has carved out games for…
CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil barred from broadcasting at Taiwan hotel in latest Asia trip snag
“CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil said he was barred from broadcasting from his Taiwan hotel after the owner frowned on his coverage — one of several snags the journo encountered during his jaunt to cover President…
FIFA reaches 2026 World Cup broadcast deal with China
China Media Group (CMG), the parent body of China's state broadcaster, said on Friday that it has reached an agreement with FIFA for broadcasting the 2026 World Cup with less than a month left for the start of the tournament. The World Cup is set…
Upfronts 2026: The Year That Scripted Series Made A Broadcast Comeback
To periphrase the famous musical title, a funny thing happened on the way to the upfronts this year. One by one, the four major broadcast network announced their 2026-27 lineups, and each of them featured more scripted series than the current…
China's state broadcaster secures FIFA World Cup rights after protracted negotiations
China Media Group (CMG), the parent organization of state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV), has reached an agreement with world football governing body FIFA to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup in China, CCTV reported Friday, ending…
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Tom Brady's Return to Patriots' Gillette Stadium as Broadcaster Revealed During NFL Schedule Release
Tom Brady will return to Gillette Stadium for the first time as a broadcaster during the 2026 NFL season. The legendary quarterback, who now calls games for FOX Sports, will return to the home of the New England Patriots in Week 9 for the Green Bay…
Reliance-Disney's JioStar launches legal battle against Zee over unauthorised Bollywood film broadcasts
NEW DELHI: India's JioStar, the TV and online entertainment venture of Reliance and Walt Disney, has initiated legal measures against rival Zee Entertainment for alleged unauthorised broadcast of Bollywood films it has the rights to…
BBC loses highlights of iconic event after TV rights go to rival broadcaster
Channel 5 has struck a Commonwealth Games highlights agreement, marking the conclusion of the BBC's 72-year broadcasting legacy of the event. The sporting spectacle was most recently staged in Birmingham in 2022. Glasgow, Scotland, will play host…
All Six Buffalo Bills' Primetime Games Plus Xmas: Dates, Matchups & Broadcast Info
To no surprise, the Buffalo Bills earned the maximum number of six primetime exposures on their 2026 schedule. In somewhat of a surprise, Buffalo was given a seventh standalone game on Christmas Day. It means that the Bills, who have avoided major…
NFL Network's Steve Wyche remembers mentor, friend, and HBCU broadcasting pioneer Charlie Neal
The late Charlie Neal was a broadcasting pioneer and a legendary voice for historically Black colleges and universities. Neal passed away on Wednesday at age 80. For fans of HBCUs such as Mississippi Valley State, Jackson State, Alcorn State, and…
CBS Anchor Tony Dokoupil's Broadcast From Wrong City Ends in Chaos
Article continues below advertisement The CBS Evening News broadcast on Wednesday, May 13, anchored by Tony Dokoupil, ended in chaos after their cameraman suffered a medical emergency live on air in Taipei, Taiwan. During the final segment of the…
PGA Championship 2026 live updates: Round 2 latest including tee times, predictions, how to watch
Follow live from Round 2 of the 2026 PGA Championship with Scheffler among the clubhouse leaders It's always a busy time in the sports world, but May is one of the busiest months. There is playoff action in the NBA and NHL, while it is crunch time…
RTÉ paid Ray D'Arcy and Claire Byrne combined €97k after they stopped working for broadcaster
RTÉ DIRECTOR GENERAL Kevin Bakhurst has defended paying a combined total of €97,000 to Claire Byrne and Ray D'Arcy after the duo stopped working for the broadcaster towards the end of year. Byrne announced last August that she would…
JioStar files legal action against Zee over Bollywood film broadcast rights
India's JioStar, the TV and online entertainment venture of Reliance and Walt Disney, has initiated legal measures against rival Zee Entertainment for alleged unauthorised broadcast of Bollywood films it has the rights to, documents…
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