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ESPN will have 3 separate NFL Draft broadcasts: Pick your go-to
There likely won't be much drama with the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, but fans will tune in to watch anyway. Ethan Miller / Getty Images Now that NFL Network is officially part of ESPN, there will be three separate ESPN-powered NFL Draft…
Broadcasters embrace global streaming platforms to survive
When MBC's 'Perfect Crown' premiered on April 10, two very different audiences tuned in simultaneously — those who switched on their television sets the traditional way, and others who pressed play on Disney+. The series, featuring two…
Are local, over-the-air networks the future of regional sports broadcasting?
With the shutdown of the FanDuel-branded regional sports networks, the age of cable-based local sports networks is coming to an end. And to the delight of many fans, teams across the NHL and NBA have turned to over-the-air networks to broadcast…
Nigeria tightens broadcast rules ahead of 2027 election
Nigeria's broadcast regulator has tightened the rules for radio and TV stations ahead of the West African nation's 2027 general election, warning presenters against airing personal opinions, “bullying” guests, and broadcasting…
Billionaire Connie Ballmer just donated $80 million to support NPR after Trump cut $1.1 billion from public broadcasting
After an exceptionally tough year for public media, Connie Ballmer, billionaire philanthropist and wife of former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, donated $80 million to support NPR 's future. “We need fact-based journalism, and we need local…
NBC Sports' Jon Miller: Broadcast Is 'Having a Moment'
Although the current U.S. sports TV market is more fluid than ever — with sports rights getting more expensive and more leagues moving onto streaming platforms — the state of broadcast sports has never been stronger. That was the…
AccuWeather Taps Amagi Managed Services to Upgrade Broadcasting Operations
NEW YORK—Amagi has announced that AccuWeather has successfully completed a major upgrade of its broadcast ecosystem. As part of the upgrade, AccuWeather moved from traditional broadcast infrastructure to a cloud-based, internet-driven system…
Castanet Launches Hybrid ATSC 3.0 and 5G Broadcast Internet Pilot Network in Vegas
LAS VEGAS —Castanet Corporation has announced that it has launched a commercial-ready hybrid ATSC 3.0 and 5G Broadcast Internet pilot network in Las Vegas, during the 2026 NAB Show. The deployment by Castanet and its spectrum partners…
Exclusive | Gayle King's CBS contract length is revealed after broadcaster insisted she had a 'long future'
Gayle King's “very long future” at CBS News may not be as long as it seemed. We hear the “CBS This Morning” co-host only signed a one-year contract with the network, despite a spokesperson previously telling us…
Billy Corgan's National Wrestling Alliance Inks New Broadcast TV Deal
Billy Corgan, frontman of The Smashing Pumpkins and president/owner of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), has announced a new broadcast television deal for the wrestling operation. NWA Powerrr, the promotion's flagship program running since its…
Victor Wembanyama's latest alien feat, plus LIV's existential hope
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic' s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Do something fishy today. Inside: 👽 Wemby's stuns 🥅 Sabres the story ⛳…
Wife of LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer steps in to save NPR's future with $80M gift
NPR received its largest-ever donation from a living donor this week when billionaire philanthropist Connie Ballmer gave $80 million to the media organization. Ballmer — a former member of the NPR Foundation's board told the Wall Street…
Judge orders Nexstar-Tegna to pause merger
A U.S. district judge on Friday issued a preliminary injunction requiring Nexstar and Tegna to remain separate, despite closing their $6.2 billion megamerger last month. Why it matters: The ruling significantly dampens the consolidation outlook for…
Szoboszlai admits Liverpool contract talks have stalled in update on future
Dominik Szoboszlai has hinted that he sees his long-term future lying at Liverpool, but conceded that contract negotiations have stalled behind closed doors. Szoboszlai's EM Sports representatives have been in talks with the Anfield hierarchy over…
Japan tsunami alert issued following powerful earthquake off northern coast - follow latest
People in affected areas urged to evacuate as quake registering 7.5 magniture occurred off the coast of Sanriku Mon 20 Apr 2026 04.47 EDTFirst published on Mon 20 Apr 2026 04.36 EDT There are no nuclear power plants currently in operation in…
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