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Former Sportsnet broadcaster Christine Simpson shares breast cancer diagnosis
Former Sportsnet broadcaster Christine Simpson says she has breast cancer. The 61-year-old from London, Ont., shared her diagnosis on social media Wednesday. Simpson says that doctors caught the cancer early and that she'll be receiving treatment…
Amazon Prime Video to broadcast games locally for six NHL teams, including Carolina
Amazon's Prime Video will be the exclusive local streaming home of six NHL teams this season as part of a multiyear agreement announced by the league Wednesday. Defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina, Anaheim, Columbus, Dallas, Minnesota and St.
Axed BBC star slams Radio 1 after 'sacrificing his voice' for broadcaster
Axed BBC Radio 1 presenter Dean McCullough has slammed the network after six years on the show A former BBC Radio 1 star has slammed the corporation, claiming he 'sacrificed' part of his voice when he joined the network. Dean McCullough was one of…
AI drama frenzy sends Chinese broadcaster Mango's shares soaring 64%
SHANGHAI – A frenzy for AI-generated dramas is sending investors rushing into Mango Excellent Media, putting the Chinese broadcaster on track to become Asia's hottest stock this week. Shares of the firm have jumped as much as 64 per cent…
Awful Announcing's 2026 MLB local radio broadcaster rankings
A few weeks back, we asked our readers to grade the 2026 MLB local TV broadcasters. They anointed the San Diego Padres TV broadcasters as the best in the business for the second straight year. Baseball is a sport appreciated in many ways. And while…
Broadcast Tech - Autumn 2026
Click the magazine to read about the tech being used by content creators and how they build their businesses; how AI is affecting post-production and live broadcast; JFX & Outpost VFX on the future of VFX; Aria Film Studios putting North Wales on…
Two Virginia journalists killed live on air as former colleague opens fire in broadcast
Alison was gunned down in cold blood Two journalists died during a live broadcast as horrified viewers witnessed a former coworker open fire mid-interview. Reporter Alison Parker, 24, and cameraman Adam Ward, 27, were fatally shot during an…
Broadcast Sport Awards 2026 entry deadline extended
Companies now have until 11 September to enter the prestigous sport content awards The Broadcast Sport Awards 2026 has extended its entry deadline by one week to 11 September. With the high number of entries across all entries, this is to allow…
Fox News tops cable news in August, scores lead over broadcast networks in summer months
Fox News finished August as the most-watched cable news network in total day and primetime, while also outpacing several broadcast networks in weekday primetime during the summer months, according to Nielsen data shared by the network. Fox News…
AI could save gaming's past, not just shape its future
Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Discussions about artificial intelligence (AI) and gaming tend to focus on what comes next. Smarter non-player characters, more immersive worlds and increasingly personalised…
Joey Votto's Latest Elly De La Cruz Prediction Could Be Bad News for Reds
Joey Votto was fantastic in his role as a broadcaster during Sunday Night Baseball's coverage of the Reds and Cubs, earning plenty of praise for his insight and personality throughout the night. However, there was one thing Votto said during the…
New Inmarsat Maritime Safety Data Hub insights combine GMDSS distress and weather data to provide unique insight into maritime risk
Industry-first analysis combines three years of GMDSS distress call data with almost 107,000 maritime safety broadcasts, revealing how extreme weather, operational pressures and geopolitical disruption shape risk at sea Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat…
As oil tops US$97, US-Iran war escalation has markets bracing for supply risks
An overnight escalation in hostilities between the United States and Iran pushed global oil benchmark Brent futures above US$97 a barrel at one point on Wednesday, marking their highest intraday level since early June – though analysts said…
How to watch Wild games on Prime Video this season
Under a multiyear local agreement between the NHL and Prime Video announced Wednesday, Minnesota Wild fans will have many ways to watch their team's games this season. There will be dedicated channels on cable and satellite if that's how you watch…
Fans react to six NHL teams jumping to Prime Video for in-market streaming Including Stanley Cup Champs
There's never been a weirder time to watch sports on TV, and that's thanks to the fall of regional sports networks and the rise of streaming. Now, six NHL teams have announced that, for fans in their market, their games will be streamed on Amazon's…
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