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Aryna Sabalenka controversy erupts as broadcaster reported and forced to release statement
Aryna Sabalenka was criticised on beIN Sports by journalist Matthieu Solier Aryna Sabalenka was called 'horrible' during live coverage of the WTA Finals before her opening match against Karolina Muchova. French journalist Matthieu Solier was…
Troy Aikman pokes fun at ESPN contract standoff during Bills-Vikings Monday Night Football broadcast
Monday Night Football has recently felt like The Troy Aikman Show as the lead analyst wrestles with ESPN for a new contract, a stalemate that has reportedly created friction with booth partner Joe Buck. Aikman nodded to the standoff during the Week…
Hampton Roads radio broadcast legend Dick Lamb dies at 88
Dick Lamb, whose voice helped define Hampton Roads radio for decades, has died at 88. Lamb passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday morning following a lengthy illness, spokesperson Chris Wilson said. Lamb was a force in Hampton Roads…
FCC nominee questioned over chairman's targeting of broadcasters
FCC nominee Danielle Thumann Severs faced questions from Senate Democrats about Chairman Brendan Carr's actions involving broadcasters and First Amendment protections. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz secured a commitment from Thumann…
UCC to investigate after student radio station broadcast hours of Russian music for second time
The Irish Examiner has been contacted by members of Cork's Ukrainian community who said Russian music had again been playing for hours exactly a week later, remaining on air into Tuesday morning. They raised concerns a lot of the music was by…
WERA 96.7 returns to full-power broadcasting in Arlington
Listeners who tune into 96.7 FM almost anywhere in Arlington can now hear broadcasts from the county's home-grown radio station. WERA has returned to broadcasting at its full authorized power out of its home base at 2300 Clarendon Blvd — a…
Tony Romo makes shock on-air return during ESPN's MNF broadcast
Tony Romo made a shock return to television during ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcast, fueling intense speculation of a bombshell move to the rival network. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback made a surprise appearance on Pat McAfee 's…
Mairi McAllan asks MSPs to back devolving broadcasting amid BBC cuts
On Tuesday, Mairi McAllan will appeal to MSPs to back plans for public service broadcasting, condemning a raft of cuts and closures affecting BBC Scotland' s output. Changes to the service come amid criticism of a disparity in licence fee…
Futures Basketball League to launch in April for U18 players
A new league backed by investments from LeBron James and Kevin Durant is aiming to reshape top-level youth basketball. The Futures League announced plans Tuesday to launch in April 2027, targeting the top 120 under-18 players in the country with…
ITV Wales plans to cut programmes and newsroom jobs
ITV Wales plans to cut two programmes and reduce the number of producer roles in its Cardiff newsroom. The broadcaster said the proposals would 'help to ease some cost pressure' and would allow its English language teams to 'work more flexibly'.
Democrats oppose plan to stack FCC with Republicans, plan probes of Chairman Carr
Senate Democrats today opposed President Trump's nominee for an open Federal Communications Commission seat, and criticized Republicans for moving to confirm a new commissioner during the period before Democrats take control of Congress in January…
IHeartMedia Shares Plunge After 3Q Political Ad Revenue Falls Short
IHeart shares were recently changing hands at 60 cents each, down 66%, after hitting a 52-week low of 59 cents earlier in the session. The stock is down about 86% this year. IHeart posted a net loss of $8.8 million, or 6 cents a share, compared…
Trump's C-SPAN call marks latest surprise post-midterm appearance
President Donald Trump called C-SPAN's new “Washington Journal Primetime” program Monday in an unannounced eight-minute appearance. The call followed a surprise White House briefing-room appearance with UFC CEO Dana White earlier…
Further BBC cuts could undermine funding model, union leader warns
Angus Cochrane Senior political journalist, BBC Scotland Further cuts to BBC Scotland could 'fundamentally undermine' the organisation's funding model, a trade union leader has warned. It comes after the corporation announced it would axe its…
Early promise fades after hot US inflation print
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