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Marlins announce 'Thank You Tommy Day' to honor retiring broadcaster Tommy Hutton
MIAMI -- From the Marlins' first World Series championship to the countless games that followed, Tommy Hutton has been behind the microphone to tell the story. Now, as his final season approaches its stretch run, the Marlins are preparing to tell…
Sophie Cunningham steals spotlight with surprise appearance during Wings-Dream broadcast | Sporting News
Sophie Cunningham traded her Indiana Fever uniform for a microphone Wednesday night, and the veteran guard looked completely comfortable in her newest role. Less than 24 hours after helping the Fever secure a 105-95 victory over the Seattle Storm…
A broadcast channel tool promises significantly higher open rates and bypasses the algorithm entirely, and the one thing no subscriber can do publicly once they are inside changes what community actually means
Every creator on Instagram has heard the same complaint for years: the algorithm buries your posts, and your most loyal followers never even see them. So when Meta rolled out a feature promising to drop your messages straight into every…
Future looking droughtful' and 'Dinghy flotilla
Several papers lead with declarations of drought across the UK, the third in five years. 'Future looking droughtful for baking Britain', says the Metro, which reports that dry weather has impacted 'more than half of the country', with millions more…
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Gen Z insights from the NEET protest and what that means for brands
CASE FILE: JANTAR MANTAR, NEW DELHI A leaked exam paper became a generation's proof-of-concept. What started as anger over NEET irregularities turned into one of India's largest youth movements, powered by Gen Z students and young professionals…
Netflix edges past the BBC in latest UK audience survey
Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, has published its annual report into the country's media habits. One of the most eye-catching statistics from this year is, for the first time, Brits are more likely to opt for Netflix than the BBC.
FIFA's Private Equity Plan Sparks Battle Over World Cup's Future
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 19: U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino hold the FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy before handing over to captain Rodri #16 of Spain at the award ceremony following the FIFA World Cup 2026…
How Old Extreme Weather Playbooks Can Save Us From Future Heat
BATANGAS PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES - 2020 JANUARY 12: The evening sky with volcanic lightning, the eruption of Taal Volcano as seen from the nearby province of Quezon. The eruption has sent a kilometer plume above the crater, according to the…
The Games of the Future 2026 Opens in Astana
Fusing elite physical sport with cutting-edge esports, the Games of the Future showcases the next evolution of sport, where physical performance and digital mastery combine on one global stage. Clubs and athletes will compete across eight…
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KBC's pitch to advertisers: Trust, scale and business outcomes - not just TRPs
Twenty-six years after it first changed the face of Indian television, Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) is set to return with its 18th season on August 10. This season of the Amitabh Bachchan-hosted quiz show will launch with more than 20 sponsors for…
Yankees, Knicks moving regional TV streaming distribution from Gotham app to DAZN
The broadcast homes of the New York Knicks and Yankees and five other area pro sports teams will stream their games exclusively at a new location. MSG Networks and YES Network announced that starting with this upcoming NBA and NHL season, they will…
Netflix Is Paying $200 Million for 2027 Women's World Cup
Netflix Inc. is dishing out $200 million for broadcast rights to next year's FIFA Women's World Cup, according to people familiar with the deal who weren't authorized to speak publicly about the details. The streaming service had already announced…
Liga F's €55 million bet: Can private equity accelerate Spanish women's soccer?
Five years after La Liga approved its $2.4 billion private equity partnership with CVC Capital Partners, Spain's women's league are following a similar playbook. On June 29, 12 of 16 clubs in Liga F voted to approve a $64.5 million (€55…
College Football Fans Slam ESPN Over Latest SEC Strength of Schedule Rankings
One of the most discussed changes entering the 2026 college football season is the SEC's movement from eight to nine conference games. When Oklahoma and Texas joined the league in 2024, it had to drop the SEC East and West divisions for scheduling…
Sky Adds Hayu To Its Platform From Today At No Extra Cost
This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. British broadcaster Sky has fully integrated the Hayu reality TV service into its content offerings, now free for eligible Sky Ultimate TV…
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