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theguardian.com - Matt Hughes - Apple TV eyes US broadcast rights to the Open as foray into sports broadcasting continues
Apple TV eyes US broadcast rights to the Open as foray into sports broadcasting continues
The Guardian

Apple TV has joined the battle to win US rights to golf's Open Championship in the streaming platform's latest move into sport. The Guardian has learned that Apple has had preliminary discussions with the R&A about bidding for the Open, whose…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - ISD Director John Tse visits Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union to boost long-term collab
ISD Director John Tse visits Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union to boost long-term collab
The Standard

John Tse Chun-chung, Director of Information Services, visited the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) in Kuala Lumpur to boost long-term cooperation and extended invitations for the ABU to host large-scale events and media workshops in Hong…

awfulannouncing.com - Tyler Lauletta - Apple TV reportedly set to make bid on Open Championship broadcast rights
Apple TV reportedly set to make bid on Open Championship broadcast rights
Awful Announcing

Apple TV is apparently poised to potentially make another big addition to its sports broadcasting portfolio. According to a report by Matt Hughes at The Guardian, Apple TV “has had preliminary discussions with the R&A about bidding for The…

odt.co.nz - Australian broadcaster to buy MediaWorks
Australian broadcaster to buy MediaWorks
Otago Daily Times Online News

Australian-listed Sports Entertainment Group Limited (SEG) has agreed to buy MediaWorks in a deal valuing the New Zealand radio and digital audio business at $130 million. The company, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, said it had…

breitbart.com - Paul Bois - Roku Unveils Channel Dedicated to 24/7 Broadcast of AI Slop
Roku Unveils Channel Dedicated to 24/7 Broadcast of AI Slop
Breitbart

Roku has unveiled a new channel dedicated to a 24/7 broadcast of creative AI slop, complete with AI-generated ads. The new free Fairground AI comes available on channel 300 through The Roku Channel, per Cord Cutter News, offering content generated…

thedesk.net - Matthew Keys - Newsmax preps lawsuit over FCC broadcast TV ownership vote
Newsmax preps lawsuit over FCC broadcast TV ownership vote
TheDesk.net

Newsmax is preparing to sue the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over a recent vote to eliminate a long-standing rule that limits the number of broadcast television stations a company may own, the cable network's chief executive confirmed on…

thedesk.net - Matthew Keys - Low-power TV advocates want voluntary transmission to 5G broadcast standard
Low-power TV advocates want voluntary transmission to 5G broadcast standard
TheDesk.net

A consortium of advocates for the low-power television (LPTV) industry have asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to consider a voluntary transition that will allow them to use their broadcast spectrum for 5G wireless data and video…

awfulannouncing.com - Tyler Lauletta - Jim Ross lays out one big goal for the end of his legendary broadcasting career
Jim Ross lays out one big goal for the end of his legendary broadcasting career
Awful Announcing

Jim Ross has spent decades as one of the most authoritative voices in all of professional wrestling. Ross has provided commentary for the biggest wrestling matches all across the world and across every promotion imaginable. He was the defining…

rnz.co.nz - RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa - Australian broadcaster to buy MediaWorks in $130m deal
Australian broadcaster to buy MediaWorks in $130m deal
RNZ News

The Australian-listed company says the deal will create a larger trans-Tasman audio, digital and entertainment business. Australian-listed Sports Entertainment Group Limited (SEG) has agreed to buy MediaWorks in a deal valuing the New Zealand radio…

tvtechnology.com - Phil Kurz - Mediagenix To Feature DTV+ Assistance For Brazilian Broadcasters At SET Expo 2026
Mediagenix To Feature DTV+ Assistance For Brazilian Broadcasters At SET Expo 2026
TV Tech

BRUSSELS, Belgium —Mediagenix will showcase how media companies can prepare for Brazil's transition to DTV+ (TV 3.0) during SET Expo 2026, Aug. 17-20, at the Distrito Anhembi Convention Center in São Paulo, Brazil. The rollout of DTV+…

theguardian.com - Guardian staff reporter - CBS Sports chief says 'no timetable' on Tony Romo's future after OWI arrest
CBS Sports chief says 'no timetable' on Tony Romo's future after OWI arrest
The Guardian

CBS Sports president David Berson said Tuesday he does not have a timeline for a decision about Tony Romo's future. Romo, the network's lead NFL analyst, is on leave following his arrest last month in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle…

espn.com - CBS president: 'No timetable' on future of Romo after arrest
CBS president: 'No timetable' on future of Romo after arrest
ESPN

The future of NFL analyst Tony Romo at CBS remains in flux following his arrest on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence, CBS Sports president David Berson said on Tuesday. 'It's an evolving situation and we are still…

yahoo.com - Associated Press - CBS Sports president says there's no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo's future
CBS Sports president says there's no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo's future
Yahoo!

NEW YORK (AP) — CBS Sports president David Berson said Tuesday he does not have a timeline for a decision about Tony Romo 's future. Romo, the network's lead NFL analyst, is on leave following his arrest last month in Wisconsin on suspicion…

independent.co.uk - Joe Sommerlad - F-16 intercepts plane over Trump's Patriot Games in latest airspace violation
F-16 intercepts plane over Trump's Patriot Games in latest airspace violation
The Independent

An F-16 fighter jet was forced to intercept a civilian plane over Geneva, Ohio, as President Donald Trump attended the Patriot Games, the second such incident in a week. North American Aerospace Defense Command said in a statement its jet had fired…

express.co.uk - Angie Quinn - Emmerdale and Coronation Street are not airing tonight in latest ITV schedule change
Emmerdale and Coronation Street are not airing tonight in latest ITV schedule change
Daily Express

Football is airing on ITV and ITVX tonight (August 12), meaning Emmerdale and Coronation Street have been dropped from the schedule. The long-running soaps are both missing once more from Wednesday's ITV schedule to accommodate a live football…

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