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thehill.com - Dominick Mastrangelo - NFL faces pressure at House hearing over rising cost of televised games
NFL faces pressure at House hearing over rising cost of televised games
The Hill

Lawmakers in both parties on Wednesday blasted the NFL over the rising costs for watching televised games, arguing their constituents are being hurt as a result of the league's new streaming deals. Republicans and Democrats alike during a House…

ladbible.com - Claire Reid - 90s TV star Sarah Cawood reflects on TV career and industry 'misogyny
90s TV star Sarah Cawood reflects on TV career and industry 'misogyny
LADbible

TV star Sarah Cawood has called out industry ‘misogyny' as she took fans on a look back at her career. The 90s star, who fronted TV shows including Live and Kicking, Top of the Pops and Night Fever, took to Instagram at the weekend where she…

nytimes.com - Jack Lang - When the World Cup opening day was overshadowed by O.J. Simpson: 'We were all glued to the TV'
When the World Cup opening day was overshadowed by O.J. Simpson: 'We were all glued to the TV'
The New York Times

It was 13 minutes after 2pm on the first day of the 1994 World Cup. A colourful, optimistic, slightly chaotic opening ceremony at Soldier Field in Chicago had given way to Germany vs Bolivia, the first fixture of 52 scheduled to take place over the…

standard.co.uk - Arthur Ferridge - Mexico vs South Africa: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, odds
Mexico vs South Africa: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, odds
Evening Standard

After years of build-up, the 2026 World Cup will finally get underway this evening as Mexico host South Africa at the Estadio Azteca. It is a repeat of the 2010 curtain-raiser, which ended level at 1-1 at Soccer City, and will do well to produce a…

bloomberg.com - Bloomberg Surveillance TV: June 10th, 2026
Bloomberg Surveillance TV: June 10th, 2026
Bloomberg

The economy and the markets are 'under surveillance' as we cover the latest in finance, economics and investment. Listen to Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern for the top interviews from Bloomberg Surveillance Television. And join…

mirror.co.uk - Abbie Meehan - World Cup matches today - kick-off times, TV channels and all tonight's fixtures
World Cup matches today - kick-off times, TV channels and all tonight's fixtures
Daily Mirror

Mexico vs South Africa kick-off time: The tournament opener is scheduled to begin at 8pm UK time on Thursday, June 11. This translates to 1pm local time in Mexico and 3pm ET or 12pm PT for viewers watching in the United States. Location: The match…

mirror.co.uk - Abbie Meehan - Portugal vs Nigeria TV channel, live stream and kick-off time
Portugal vs Nigeria TV channel, live stream and kick-off time
Daily Mirror

Kick-off time: The match between Portugal and Nigeria is planned for Wednesday, June 10. The game will kick off at 8.45pm, serving as a vital final warm-up game before the World Cup tournament begins. Match location: The game will be hosted in…

rollingstone.com - Tim Chan - Viewing Hack: These 4K TV Antennas Let You Watch the World Cup on TV Without Cable
Viewing Hack: These 4K TV Antennas Let You Watch the World Cup on TV Without Cable
Rolling Stone

With everything moving to streaming services right now, live TV might seem like it's an archaic thing of the past. But don't count it out just yet — there's still programming, like sporting events and award shows — that aren't easy to…

independent.co.uk - Brendan Rascius - Trump uses clip from 'West Wing' TV show to explain his latest military strikes
Trump uses clip from 'West Wing' TV show to explain his latest military strikes
The Independent

President Donald Trump appeared to explain the U.S. military's renewed strikes on Iran by invoking a scene from the television drama “The West Wing.” The Republican president shared the clip on Truth Social on Tuesday, the same day…

mirror.co.uk - Jake Hackney  - Best TVs for the World Cup hand-picked from LG, Sky and more
Best TVs for the World Cup hand-picked from LG, Sky and more
Daily Mirror

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here, and there's more action than ever on the way from Canada, Mexico and the USA. For the first time, the tournament has been expanded to include 48 teams, meaning there's a total of 104 games to enjoy from June…

variety.com - Angelique Jackson - Tracy Morgan to Receive Inaugural Flip Wilson Award at AAFCA TV Honors Ceremony (EXCLUSIVE)
Tracy Morgan to Receive Inaugural Flip Wilson Award at AAFCA TV Honors Ceremony (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety

Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Tracy Morgan will receive the inaugural Flip Wilson Award at the 8th annual AAFCA TV Honors ceremony. The new prize, a press release explains, recognizes individuals whose “comedic artistry and cultural…

variety.com - Michael Schneider - How 'The Pitt' Is Making Us So Nostalgic for the Way TV Used to Get Made
How 'The Pitt' Is Making Us So Nostalgic for the Way TV Used to Get Made
Variety

One of the hottest trends to come out of the network upfronts this year was the return of pilot season. NBC ordered a total of eight pilots this year — ordering half of them to series. Primetime's back, baby! Well, OK, let's curb our…

broadbandtvnews.com - Julian Clover - NEM Dubrovnik: Local content remains key as industry debates TV's future
NEM Dubrovnik: Local content remains key as industry debates TV's future
Broadband TV News

Local content remains the strongest weapon against global streaming competition, according to executives speaking on the second day of NEM Dubrovnik 2026, as industry leaders debated the future of television distribution and changing viewer habits.

stltoday.com - Dan Caesar | Post-Dispatch - Fox set to televise mammoth, and irritating to some, World Cup starting Thursday: Media Views
Fox set to televise mammoth, and irritating to some, World Cup starting Thursday: Media Views
STLtoday.com

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theguardian.com - Matt Hughes - TV rights holders frustrated over World Cup final half-time show delay
TV rights holders frustrated over World Cup final half-time show delay
The Guardian

World Cup TV rights holders are growing increasingly frustrated at Fifa's failure to confirm the length of the half-time show at next month's final. Madonna, Shakira and the K-pop boyband BTS have been booked to perform at the MetLife Stadium in…

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