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nytimes.com - Matt Slater - Paramount set to win Champions League broadcast rights in UK and Ireland
Paramount set to win Champions League broadcast rights in UK and Ireland
The New York Times

Paramount is set to win the rights to broadcast the majority of Champions League games in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Sources briefed on the bidding process indicate the streaming giant — which already holds the rights to…

nytimes.com - Steven Louis Goldstein - Bills at Texans on TNF: Josh Allen's MVP push, C.J. Stroud's absence, broadcast props
Bills at Texans on TNF: Josh Allen's MVP push, C.J. Stroud's absence, broadcast props
The New York Times

The 7-3 Buffalo Bills pull up wearing white-on-white, their “stormtrooper” look befitting enemy status in a glowing glass complex. The 5-5 Houston Texans welcome them under the lights in all-red “candy paint” threads.

independent.co.uk - Michael Jones - TNT Sports set to lose Champions League broadcast rights
TNT Sports set to lose Champions League broadcast rights
The Independent

TNT Sports has reportedly lost the television broadcast rights to the Champions League with Paramount+ set to takeover the airing of the European competition from 2027. The American-owned streaming platform is in pole position to win the bidding…

independent.co.uk - Michael Jones - Champions League set to head to new broadcaster after bidding war
Champions League set to head to new broadcaster after bidding war
The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. TNT Sports is reportedly set to lose the television broadcast rights for the Champions League in the UK. Paramount+ is in a strong position to secure the rights from 2027, having submitted a…

rt.com - RT - RT INDIA UNVEILS NATIONWIDE AD CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF BROADCAST LAUNCH
RT INDIA UNVEILS NATIONWIDE AD CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF BROADCAST LAUNCH
RT International

MOSCOW, NOVEMBER 20, 2025 — RT India has unveiled a pan-India ad blitz across out-of-home (OOH), digital and print platforms. The integrated campaign celebrates the strength and legacy of deep and historic ties between Russia and India. The…

thehindubusinessline.com - TRAI send notices to broadcasters over ad duration data
TRAI send notices to broadcasters over ad duration data
BusinessLine

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has served showcause notices to many major broadcasters for failure for submission of data related to advertisement duration telecasted per hour on their channels, according to sources. Industry…

reason.com - Jacob Sullum - A reporter's unwelcome questions provoke yet another Trump threat to yank broadcast licenses
A reporter's unwelcome questions provoke yet another Trump threat to yank broadcast licenses
Reason Magazine - Free Minds and Free Markets

'I think the license should be taken away from ABC because your news is so fake and it's so wrong,' President Donald Trump told Mary Bruce, the network's chief White House correspondent, on Tuesday. That comment is just the latest example of…

cbssports.com - Mike Axisa - MLB finalizes national TV broadcast deals with ESPN, NBC, Netflix for tentpole events
MLB finalizes national TV broadcast deals with ESPN, NBC, Netflix for tentpole events
CBS Sports

Major League Baseball announced new national television deals for the 2026-28 seasons with ESPN, NBC, and Netflix on Wednesday. NBC/Peacock will be the new home of Sunday Night Baseball and the first round of the postseason, and return as the host…

radiotoday.co.uk - Roy Martin - Eastbourne Youth Radio marks milestone broadcast year
Eastbourne Youth Radio marks milestone broadcast year
RadioToday

Eastbourne Youth Radio is marking twenty five years on air with a four day RSL broadcast featuring programmes created by local young people. Run by Eastbourne Education Business Partnership and hosted by East Sussex College Eastbourne, the annual…

the-sun.com - Ryan Sanudo - MLB announces major multi-billion broadcasting deal with ESPN, NBC, and Netflix
MLB announces major multi-billion broadcasting deal with ESPN, NBC, and Netflix
The US Sun

MAJOR League Baseball announced new national television deals with ESPN, NBC, and Netflix on Wednesday. The MLB ‘s new deal will be from 2026 to 2028. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top…

thedesk.net - Matthew Keys - Through public notice, Carr signals tougher rules on broadcast networks coming
Through public notice, Carr signals tougher rules on broadcast networks coming
TheDesk.net

The FCC has opened a probe into the business relationship between broadcast networks and local affiliated stations. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is leading the investigation. Carr previously targeted ABC for perceived malfeasance in their business…

pcgamer.com - Harvey Randall - NCSoft launches MMO with terrible monetisation-puts out emergency broadcast 15 hours later, promising to fix it while its wax wings melt: 'We were complacent and unthoughtful'
NCSoft launches MMO with terrible monetisation-puts out emergency broadcast 15 hours later, promising to fix it while its wax wings melt: 'We were complacent and unthoughtful'
PC Gamer

I've seen some monetisation-related disasters in my time, but I think this one might be up there with the worst—NCSoft's Aion 2, which launched in Korea and Taiwan November 18, has caused no end of problems for the company immediately after…

nytimes.com - Ed Mackey - World Cup 2026 play-off draws live updates: Follow latest from today's two qualification draws
World Cup 2026 play-off draws live updates: Follow latest from today's two qualification draws
The New York Times

The national teams competing for the last six spots at the 2026 World Cup will find out their play-off opponents today. Both draws are taking place at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich; the first will plot the paths of the six nations that have made…

espn.com - Scotland vs. Tonga: How to watch, kick-off time, latest news
Scotland vs. Tonga: How to watch, kick-off time, latest news
ESPN

Scotland will look to bounce back from back-to-back defeats and end their November campaign on a high when Tonga visit Murrayfield this Sunday. In consecutive matches, Scotland have succumbed to second half comebacks as New Zealand and Argentina…

mirror.co.uk - Abbie Bray - All Creatures Great and Small's future confirmed as beloved characters to return
All Creatures Great and Small's future confirmed as beloved characters to return
The Mirror

All Creatures Great and Small has delivered thrilling news about the future of the Channel 5 programme and the return of the beloved cast. The cherished drama will not only return for a Christmas special next month, but bosses have today announced…

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