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nytimes.com - Devon Henderson - Congress asks NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to testify about league's broadcast deals
Congress asks NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to testify about league's broadcast deals
The New York Times

Congress has requested NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to attend a hearing and testify about the current structure of the league's broadcast contracts and whether they are outdated and now harming consumers. According to a letter released Monday on…

espn.com - Dan Murphy - Congress asks Roger Goodell to testify about NFL's broadcast deals
Congress asks Roger Goodell to testify about NFL's broadcast deals
ESPN

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has been summoned by Congress to testify about the league's broadcast contracts and whether they are harming American consumers, according to a letter obtained by ESPN. Rep. Jim Jordan, chairman of the House Judiciary…

bloomberg.com - Aryan Gupta - India's Zee Clinches Rights to Broadcast FIFA Football World Cup
India's Zee Clinches Rights to Broadcast FIFA Football World Cup
Bloomberg

Sign up for the daily India Edition newsletter by Menaka Doshi – an insider's guide to the emerging economic powerhouse, and the billionaires and businesses behind its rise. India's Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. won the rights to…

rediff.com - Harish Kotian - Zee To Broadcast 2026 Football World Cup In India
Zee To Broadcast 2026 Football World Cup In India
Rediff.com

FIFA had initially sought about $100 million for the India package covering the 2026 and 2030 World Cups before slashing its asking price to $60 million. India's dominant sports broadcaster JioStar had offered about $20 million for the rights.

foxnews.com - Armando Salguero - Congress targets NFL's $110B broadcast model as Jim Jordan requests Goodell testify at June 10 hearing
Congress targets NFL's $110B broadcast model as Jim Jordan requests Goodell testify at June 10 hearing
Fox News

The House Judiciary Committee on Monday requested NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell testify at a hearing that will examine whether the Sports Broadcast Act of 1961 has been used by sports leagues 'to harm consumers,' according to a letter obtained by…

independent.co.uk - Munsif Vengattil - Fifa strikes last-minute World Cup broadcasting deal with India to avoid blackout
Fifa strikes last-minute World Cup broadcasting deal with India to avoid blackout
The Independent

Fifa has finally secured a broadcasting deal for the 2026 World Cup in India, partnering with Zee Entertainment after months of negotiations. The agreement resolves the availability of the tournament in one of the last major markets where rights…

nbcdfw.com - David Goins - FIFA opens International Broadcast Center in Dallas
FIFA opens International Broadcast Center in Dallas
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

The broadcast hub for the upcoming World Cup is officially operational in downtown Dallas, with the opening of the International Broadcast Center inside the city's convention center. The center will serve as the home for hundreds of journalists…

nbcdfw.com - David Goins - Inside look at FIFA International Broadcast Center in Dallas
Inside look at FIFA International Broadcast Center in Dallas
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

The International Broadcast Center in Dallas for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now open. NBC 5's David Goins gives us an inside look.

nypost.com - Ariel Zilber - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell asked to testify to Congress about league's broadcast deals
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell asked to testify to Congress about league's broadcast deals
New York Post

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was asked Monday to testify before Congress about his league's broadcast deals, the latest step in Washington to bring more scrutiny to the skyrocketing costs of watching a game. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim…

si.com - Austin Jacobsen - Nebraska Softball Sets Record for Most-Watched WCWS Opening Thursday Broadcast
Nebraska Softball Sets Record for Most-Watched WCWS Opening Thursday Broadcast
Sports Illustrated

Nebraska softball's gritty walk-off win to open its Women's College World Series run has continued to earn more accolades for the program. The Huskers and Razorbacks late-night battle on Thursday broke new records for ESPN, as the company released…

adweek.com - Mark Mwachiro - Week of May 18 Morning News Ratings: CBS Mornings Only Broadcast to Record Week-to-Week Growth
Week of May 18 Morning News Ratings: CBS Mornings Only Broadcast to Record Week-to-Week Growth
ADWEEK

Cannes Lions is where the biggest ideas take center stage. Join ADWEEK for must-see conversations, top industry leaders, and the moments everyone will be talking about. CBS Mornings entered the Memorial Day holiday weekend in a favorable position…

express.co.uk - Amos Murphy - BBC commentator dies suddenly just hours after appearing on broadcast
BBC commentator dies suddenly just hours after appearing on broadcast
Daily Express

John Kear has passed away aged 71 Beloved rugby league icon John Kear has passed away aged 71. The former coach had featured on the BBC's coverage of the Challenge Cup Finals on Saturday, but died suddenly on Sunday afternoon. During his playing…

the-sun.com - Ryan Sanudo - Russell Wilson in major retirement move with star 'finalizing' broadcast deal
Russell Wilson in major retirement move with star 'finalizing' broadcast deal
The US Sun

RUSSELL Wilson has made a major decision regarding his future. The Super Bowl-winning quarterback is set to be a broadcaster with CBS Sports for the upcoming season. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive…

republicworld.com - Anirban Sarkar - India Finally Gets FIFA World Cup Broadcaster, Zee Secures Much-Anticipated Telecast Rights
India Finally Gets FIFA World Cup Broadcaster, Zee Secures Much-Anticipated Telecast Rights
Republic World

The FIFA World Cup Trophy | Image: Associated Press Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd has bagged the telecast rights for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, the company has confirmed. ZEE has signed an eight-year deal which will also grant them…

heraldscotland.com - Scott Wright - Scottish broadcaster STV gets green light for controversial change to news show
Scottish broadcaster STV gets green light for controversial change to news show
The Herald

The shake-up is part of plans announced by STV in September to cut costs by a further £3 million per year in response to deteriorating conditions in the advertising and commissioning markets. The changes, which STV says have been driven by…

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