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The battle between the UK's World Cup broadcasters: Have ITV narrowed the ratings gap to the BBC?
Spain and Argentina contest the 104th and final game of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday. It is the only game of the tournament being shown in the United Kingdom on both the BBC and ITV, with the two broadcasters going head to head. The BBC is expected…
John Strong and Stu Holden enjoy 'wonderfully chaotic' experience as Fox' lead World Cup broadcasters
By their own calculations and tallies, John Strong and Stu Holden have each flown 20 times during the World Cup, covering nearly 30,000 miles. As Fox' lead broadcast team during the tournament, they have called 21 matches in five weeks, wrapping it…
Three-day Broadcast, Media, Cinema Expo inaugurated in Chennai
Cinematographer P.C. Sreeram inaugurated the Broadcast, Media and Cinema Expo here at the Chennai Trade Centre in Chennai on Friday. Cinematographer and chairman, Tamil Nadu MGR Government Film and Television Institute, Manoj Parmahamsa, R.
FCC Head Carr Moves To Reshape TV Ownership Rules, Save Local Broadcasting From Being 'Mouthpieces
The Federal Communications Commission is preparing to scrap longstanding national limits on television station ownership - a regulatory overhaul that Chairman Brendan Carr says will give local outlets critical breathing room to compete and invest…
FIFA apology after ex-model's low-cut dress 'broke' broadcasting guidelines
FIFA were previously forced to issue an apology for a presenter's glamorous outfit during the draw for the 2014 World Cup. The host's low-cut dress was claimed to have broken a country's broadcasting guidelines. The latest edition of the World Cup…
TV network halts broadcast as Trump U-turn on Strait of Hormuz makes breaking news
Sean Fletcher and James Matthews discussed Donald Trump's latest move on Sky News Sky News presenter Sean Fletcher interrupted regular programming to deliver a breaking news update after Donald Trump abruptly reversed course on tariffs the…
Future of hydration breaks undecided - FIFA's Arsène Wenger
Hydration breaks first used at the 2026 World Cup did not affect the flow of play and had no impact on results of matches but their future remains to be decided, Arsène Wenger, FIFA global football development chief, said on Saturday. The…
Why does American coverage of the World Cup not sound very American?
As an English journalist covering the Word Cup in the USA, there were plenty of unfamiliar and, dare I say it, very American elements to the whole experience. The size of everything, from food portions to cars. The colossal billboards by the side…
Co-productions and regional collaborations are the future of Ugandan content
For many years, conversations about the future of Ugandan film and television have centred on funding. We have often asked where the money will come from, who will invest and how local creators can compete with content from larger markets like…
How Denny Hamlin's Idea Became NASCAR's Summer Success
SONOMA, CA - JUNE 27: Fans pose in front of a display for the NASCAR In-Season Challenge in the Fan Zone prior to the Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race on June 27, 2026, at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, CA. (Photo by Jeff…
C-SPAN Broadcast of My Statements Following President Trump's Election Integrity Address
These are my statements from Friday, broadcast by C-SPAN, following President Trump's address to the nation on election integrity. Newly released documents pertaining to election integrity have been published to WhiteHouse.gov HERE, and I strongly…
President Trump Says Networks That Didn't Air His Speech Should Have Their Broadcast Licenses Revoked
President Donald Trump said on July 16 that U.S. television networks that did not air his primetime address on election integrity should have their licenses revoked. President Trump said during his address that both NBC and ABC News had said they…
Spain vs. Argentina-World Cup Final: Preview, Predictions and Lineups
After five weeks and 103 matches, the 2026 World Cup final has arrived at last as Spain and Argentina prepare to battle for the fabled golden trophy this Sunday. Contrasting styles will be on show at MetLife Stadium when international titans…
Inside TNT's Strategy To Win NASCAR Fans After Prime
The TNT pre and post race lineup for 2026. TM & © 2026 Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. For NASCAR fans, this summer of 2025 marked the dawn of an entirely new era when it came to the way they watched races. No longer were races shown only on…
Why Dana White thinks much more of UFC's future will be Power Slap and boxing
Based on global growth, social media traffic and advertising momentum, Power Slap may become as big as UFC's flagship mixed martial arts fighting, UFC president and CEO Dana White said at the Game Plan conference in New York City. 'The numbers are…
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