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Broadcasters too reliant on vox pop interviews and failing to challenge politicians, says study

Researchers also question whether UK’s impartiality rules allow for proper scrutiny in era of multiparty politics

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May 20 • 12:01 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
René Cárdenas, longtime Dodgers Spanish-language announcer, dies

Cárdenas with Dodgers in 1958 was first full-time Spanish-language broadcaster in MLB history

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May 11 • 9:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Obit Cardenas Baseball

FILE - Longtime Spanish radio broadcaster René Cárdenas waves to the crowd as he is inducted into the Houston Astros Hall of Fame Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP

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May 11 • 1:22 PM EDT • Entertainment • gazettextra.com
NBC Sports' Full WNBA Broadcast Team, Explained: Play-By-Play, Commentators & More

With the WNBA returning to NBC and debuting on Peacock for the 2026 season, here's NBC Sports' all-star roster of broadcasters, analysts and commentators.

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May 8 • 11:41 AM EDT • Sports • nbc.com
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Martin Brundle reacts as Sky Sports extends F1 deal until 2034

Martin Brundle has praised Sky Sports’ renewed F1 deal as a major responsibility and proof of the broadcaster’s long-term commitment to the championship

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May 8 • 4:36 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
David Attenborough Has Inspired Countless Scientists. To Mark His 100th Birthday, Here Are Ten Living Things They've Named After Him

Researchers around the planet grew up watching documentaries hosted by the English broadcaster and naturalist, which sparked their love of the natural world. Now, their discoveries become tributes to his legacy

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May 7 • 4:07 PM EDT • Science • smithsonianmag.com
What was your favorite John Sterling home run call?

What was your favorite call from the beloved broadcaster?

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May 6 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tributes pour in for Yankees broadcaster who dies at 87

John Sterling, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Yankees on radio, has died. He was 87. Sterling called Yankees games on the radio for 36 years in all. He worked 5,060 games in a row at one point,…

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May 4 • 9:11 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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John Sterling, legendary Yankees broadcaster, dead at 87

John Sterling served as the Yankees' radio announcer for 36 years.

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May 4 • 8:36 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Student athlete, sports broadcaster powers Seton Hall with leadership on air, on court

The Voice of the Seton Hall Community.

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May 1 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • thesetonian.com
DAZN targets local sports and US expansion with ‘US$100m’ ViewLift takeover

Broadcaster DAZN can offer end-to-end technical and distribution support to major league teams swapping cable for streaming.

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May 1 • 7:45 AM EDT • Sports • sportspro.com
Fox Sports reveals full lineup of 2026 World Cup match broadcasters

Fox Sports has announced its full lineup of match commentators, reporters and rules analysts for the 2026 World Cup.

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Apr 29 • 12:16 PM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
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Fox Sports unveils its World Cup commentating team as Landon Donovan returns to network

The American broadcaster is set to air a record 70 World Cup games, doubling the 35 aired during the previous iteration in Qatar.

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Apr 29 • 12:15 PM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
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CBC's Barb Williams to Keynote THR Women in Entertainment Canada

The veteran broadcast exec wrapped a 40-year career by retiring from the CBC, the country’s public broadcaster.

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Apr 29 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • hollywoodreporter.com
King Charles steps into political storm during high-stakes US trip

Royal broadcaster Neil Sean joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to break down King Charles’ Washington visit, efforts to repair U.S.-U.K. ties, and the latest royal drama involving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

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Apr 27 • 1:27 PM EDT • Politics • foxbusiness.com
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Japan’s Nippon TV Bolsters U.S. Unscripted Business With Nick Ower Hire

EXCLUSIVE: Nippon TV, the Japanese broadcaster, is stepping up its unscripted business in the U.S. and has hired former ITV America exec Nick Ower to help. Ower joins as director of development and sa...

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Apr 27 • 11:30 AM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
John Baylor continues to inspire and propel the younger generation

Nebraska Volleyball play-by-play broadcaster, John Baylor, continues to inspire and propel the younger generations.

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Apr 27 • 1:00 AM EDT • Sports • dailynebraskan.com
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Politics Friday: Will Michele Tafoya's public profile transfer to politics?

It has been 20 years since Republicans last won a statewide race in Minnesota. Friday at noon, former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya makes her case for why she can prevail in the U.S. Senate race.

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Apr 24 • 1:00 PM EDT • Politics • mprnews.org
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Slovenia TV says it won't air Eurovision song contest after pulling out

Slovenia’s national broadcaster RTV Slovenia won’t air the Eurovision Song Contest this year after the small European country previously pulled out of the event over Israel’s participation | Talk 1370

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Apr 23 • 9:35 AM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
Slovenia TV says it won't air Eurovision song contest after pulling out

Slovenia’s national broadcaster RTV Slovenia won’t air the Eurovision Song Contest this year after the small European country previously pulled out of the event over Israel’s participation | WWL

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Apr 23 • 9:35 AM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
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MLB Broadcaster Defends AI Usage After Internet Pile on Following Health Struggles

MLB broadcaster Angie Mentink defended her use of AI after a viral video showed her asking for questions to ask after a 'tough loss' on Thursday, April 16. Mentink has suffered a stroke two months prior.

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Apr 17 • 1:45 PM EDT • Health • people.com
Sony Electronics to Showcase Technologies to Transform Media and Entertainment at NAB Show 2026

/PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics will return to NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Show 2026, a leading event for the media and entertainment industry....

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Apr 16 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • prnewswire.com
Former All-Star closer Brad Lidge is now an archaeologist

Some retired MLB players become coaches. Some retired MLB players become broadcasters. The former Phillies star chose a different path.

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Apr 14 • 9:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Legendary basketball coach, broadcaster Dick Vitale reveals health status

The basketball world has come together to support one of its most legendary figures. Former NCAA and NBA coach and current broadcaster Dick Vitale has faced challenges larger than basketball. Recent reports revealed that Vitale has been dealing with numerous…

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Apr 11 • 8:05 PM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
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Dick Vitale releases update on latest health battle: 'Hope & pray for good results'

Legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale shared an update on his latest health battle. Here's what he said.

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Apr 10 • 6:51 PM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
Talk back: Tech deal promotes conversations between journalists and those who follow their stories

A media deal is offering a peek into a future where journalists have more than just a one-way conversation with the people following the news. British broadcaster Sky News is leasing technology from...

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Apr 10 • 8:01 AM EDT • Entertainment • nhregister.com
NBC Sports Broadcaster Mike Tirico ’88 to Speak at Commencement

The ‘Sunday Night Football’ play-by-play voice and NBC Olympics primetime host, who began his broadcasting career at Syracuse University's own WAER-FM, will address graduates May 10.

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Apr 9 • 2:03 PM EDT • Sports • news.syr.edu
NFL publicly defends media deal amid reports of DOJ investigation

The league said its "distribution model is the most fan and broadcaster-friendly in the entire sports and entertainment industry."

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Apr 9 • 12:32 PM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
Dick Vitale's tests show 'abnormalities' as ESPN legend gives latest health update

ESPN Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale shared that "some abnormalities" were found after a series of routine scans last week.

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Apr 8 • 5:38 PM EDT • Health • nypost.com
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Blues broadcaster FanDuel Sports Network Midwest to wind down after first round of playoffs
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Apr 7 • 8:18 AM EDT • Sports • ksdk.com
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Why Scripps Is All In On Women’s Sports

Scripps CRO Brian Norris on why the broadcaster is leaning into women’s and local sports – and how that shift is reshaping the media plan.

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Mar 31 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • adexchanger.com
Larry Price, former UH football coach and longtime broadcaster, dies

Larry Price, a one-of-a-kind homegrown talent who helped shape University of Hawaii football and local sports media for decades, has died.

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Mar 28 • 12:03 AM EDT • Sports • hawaiinewsnow.com
Broadcasters navigate scale, complexity of 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is poised to be the most expansive and logistically complex broadcast operation the sport has ever seen, as media companies prepare to cover a record number of matches across three host countries while tailoring coverage for a wide range of audiences.

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Mar 26 • 4:26 PM EDT • Sports • sportsbusinessjournal.com
FOX Sports Assembles Top-Tier Roster for 2026 MLB Regular Season Coverage

After an enthralling World Baseball Classic, FOX Sports returns to the 2026 Major League Baseball season with a dynamic roster of broadcasters.

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Mar 25 • 6:14 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
The Trump FCC is leveraging public trust for political gain

Tom Wheeler discusses FCC Chairman Carr's recent threat against broadcasters and the broader implications for democracy.

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Mar 24 • 4:55 PM EDT • Politics • brookings.edu
How Mizzou is helping mentor the next generation of sports broadcasters

This semester, John Anderson is sharing his industry insights, connections and experience in play-by-play announcing and sports broadcasting with Missouri School of Journalism students.

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Mar 16 • 10:24 AM EDT • Sports • showme.missouri.edu
FCC chair threatens licenses of broadcasters over Iran coverage

Carr's threat, targeting unspecified broadcasters, amplified Donald Trump's criticism of coverage by The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

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Mar 14 • 8:48 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
FCC chair threatens broadcasters over Iran war coverage

FCC Chair Brendan Carr said news broadcasters coverage of Iran war could impact their license renewal.

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Mar 14 • 2:37 PM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
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Danica Patrick absent from Sky Sports F1 team as 2026 coverage changes revealed

Sky Sports has confirmed its Formula 1 coverage plans for the 2026 season, revealing changes to its broadcast presentation and its on-screen team, with Danica Patrick absent from the published line-up. The broadcaster released a full list of presenters, analysts and commentators alongside new production features that will appear during the upcoming championship.

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Mar 4 • 11:47 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
MPs back UK broadcasters in push to expand sport’s free-to-air ‘crown jewels’

Public service broadcasters are making renewed attempts to persuade the government to expand the list of televised sport’s free-to-air ‘crown jewels’

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Feb 25 • 9:30 AM EST • Sports • theguardian.com
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John Sterling goes on the air to clarify recent health issue

On Sunday, legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling went on WFAN radio with Rickie Ricardo to talk about a recent personal health issue.

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Feb 22 • 7:48 PM EST • Health • northjersey.com
Gravity Media, Green Couch Entertainment Partner to Create Original Programming for International Broadcasters

Gravity Media and Los Angeles-based Green Couch Entertainment announce a strategic partnership to develop and produce premium unscripted formats for international broadcasters and streaming platforms. Unveiled ahead of MIP London...

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Feb 20 • 5:15 AM EST • Entertainment • sportsvideo.org
Italian state broadcaster's sports boss quits after Olympic commentary backlash

Paolo Petrecca has resigned as head of the sports division of Italian state broadcaster RAI, the company said on Thursday, two weeks after his error-ridden commentary at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony triggered a revolt among its journalists.

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Feb 19 • 6:39 AM EST • Sports • reuters.com
Producer of hit Israeli TV series 'Tehran' dies suddenly in Greece

Israeli producer Dana Eden, best known for co-creating the Emmy-winning drama “Tehran,” has died suddenly in Greece. Israeli broadcaster KAN reported Eden's death on Monday. It said Eden was in

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Feb 16 • 7:38 AM EST • Entertainment • lancasteronline.com
Lindsey Vonn injury footage: How do sports broadcasters cover serious accidents?

When competitors suffer horrific, or even life-threatening, injuries, broadcasters are faced with making difficult ethical choices

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Feb 13 • 12:13 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
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2026 NBA All-Star Weekend Broadcasters & Commentators: What to Know

Get to know the NBA on NBC's broadcast team of commentators and analysts for 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend spanning February 13-15 on NBC and Peacock.

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Feb 12 • 3:03 PM EST • Sports • nbc.com
Italy’s Top Sports Journalists Plan to Strike Over Anchor’s Olympics Gaffes

Paolo Petrecca made numerous gaffes while commentating on the Olympics opening ceremonies for Italy’s public broadcaster. Journalists are incensed.

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Feb 10 • 12:29 PM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
Broadcasters prepare for 850 hours of winter sports action

The majority of the International Olympic Committee’s revenues come from broadcast rights and sponsorship deals

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Feb 7 • 12:00 AM EST • Sports • ft.com
The multimillion dollar business of sports ceremonies

Balich Wonder Studio is leading an event that represents a significant investment for sponsors and broadcasters

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Feb 6 • 12:00 AM EST • Sports • ft.com
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FULL THROTTLE TO HISTORY: FOX SPORTS RACES INTO RECORD BOOKS WITH UNPARALLELED 23RD DAYTONA 500 BROADCAST ON FOX - Fox Sports Press Pass

FOX NASCAR Announces Broadcaster Lineup for 2026 Daytona Speedweeks and 26th Consecutive Season of NASCAR Coverage FS1’s FIRST THINGS FIRST Live from Daytona Thursday and Friday FOX Sports Celebrates Its 30th Season of ARCA Menards Series Coverage, Beginning with Season Opener […]

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Feb 2 • 10:52 AM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
FOX SPORTS PRESENTS HISTORIC 150th WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA PRO PLAN JANUARY 31, FEBRUARY 2–3 - Fox Sports Press Pass

FOX Sports and Westminster Kennel Club Offer Multiplatform Coverage of Landmark Anniversary Including 13th Annual Masters Agility Championship January 31 on FOX and Best In Show February 3 on FS1 Milestone Year Features Veteran Broadcaster Lineup Special Celebrity Voiceovers From […]

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Jan 26 • 4:55 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Sports Broadcasting Legend Bob Costas Returns to NBC for Sunday Night Baseball (DETAILS)

The celebrated broadcaster Bob Costas brings his decades of experience to NBC Sports' baseball coverage.

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Jan 22 • 2:29 PM EST • Sports • nbc.com
“We Are Kidnapped by the Films”: Joachim Trier, Oliver Laxe, Mascha Schilinski and Jafar Panahi on Intuition, Trauma and the Politics of Cinema

The directors behind four of the year’s most acclaimed films confront politics, violence and the limits of neutrality at the European Cinema Roundtable: “European Cinema on the Edge,” a collaboration between The Hollywood Reporter, German broadcaster DW and the European Film Academy.

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Jan 21 • 4:33 PM EST • Politics • hollywoodreporter.com
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Former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya to enter Minnesota U.S. Senate race

Michele Tafoya filed campaign paperwork Tuesday for a U.S. Senate seat could vault Minnesota into the national picture of competitive races. She’s competing for the Republican nomination.

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Jan 20 • 9:08 PM EST • Sports • mprnews.org
Legendary Sells $150 Million Stake to Japanese Broadcast Giant TBS in Strategic Tie-Up

The broadcaster and 'Alice in Borderland' producer has ambitions to adapt Japanese IP for global audiences.

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Jan 15 • 5:28 PM EST • Entertainment • hollywoodreporter.com
Online Event: Latest on Dealmaking in Media & Entertainment

Many of the biggest names in media and advertising, from broadcasters to cable networks to Hollywood studios to broadband providers to advertising holding companies, are grappling with major strategic…

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Jan 13 • 12:41 PM EST • Entertainment • wi-broadcasters.org
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Joe Starkey returns to TribLive as sports columnist

Veteran sports columnist and broadcaster Joe Starkey is joining TribLive, the company announced Tuesday, adding one of the most respected voices in Western Pennsylvania to its sports coverage of Pittsburgh’s professional and college teams. Starkey, who worked at the Trib earlier in his career, is an award-winning sportscaster, radio host

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Jan 13 • 11:12 AM EST • Sports • triblive.com
Tamika Catchings becomes Pacers Sports & Entertainment ambassador

Pacers Sports & Entertainment has hired former WNBA star and current ESPN broadcaster Tamika Catchings as an official ambassador, where she will accentuate business initiatives and be a public presence for the Fever, Pacers and G League Noblesville Boom.

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Jan 13 • 8:58 AM EST • Entertainment • sportsbusinessjournal.com
Nine MLB teams’ TV money in jeopardy as FanDuel networks continue to struggle

The troubled broadcaster is trying to renegotiate its payments to nine MLB teams, and recently missed a payment to the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Jan 7 • 5:30 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
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Texas Matters: Pass The Politics, Pappy

W. Lee “Pappy” O’Daniel was a flour salesman turned broadcaster who mastered early mass media to build a political machine. As host of a hugely popular radio show featuring his Hillbilly Boys band, he blended homespun entertainment with relentless self-promotion. He converted his audience into votes, winning the Texas governorship in 1938 and later a U.S. Senate seat. O’Daniel’s radio fame let him bypass party elites and critics, turning airtime into personal power and profit.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 9:53 AM EST • Politics • tpr.org
‘We won, the president lost,’ Jimmy Kimmel says in Christmas message

Jimmy Kimmel gave a Christmas address on British broadcaster Channel 4 poking fun at the state of America under President Trump.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 11:56 PM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
Who are the announcers for the NFL Christmas games? Netflix, Amazon full list

The NFL is featuring a tripleheader of games on Christmas. Here's a look at the full list of broadcasters on Netflix and Amazon for each game.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 6:02 AM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
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Japan brewer Sapporo to sell real estate business to KKR-PAG group for $2.6 billion, NHK reports

Japan's Sapporo Holdings will sell its real estate business to an investor group made up of private equity firms KKR and PAG for more than 400 billion yen ($2.57 billion), public broadcaster NHK said on Wednesday.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:25 PM EST • Business • reuters.com
FanDuel SN channels could be sold as broadcaster scrambles for funds

If a sale falls through, Main Street Sports Group could ultimately be shut down following the current NBA and NHL seasons.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 10:15 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
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Iconic broadcaster Cantor previews biggest-ever World Cup
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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:32 AM EST • Sports • cnn.com
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A new era for sports communication at UNC Hussman  | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

As director of UNC Hussman’s Sports Communication Focus Program, Distinguished Associate Professor of Sports Communication Livis Freeman is building on the work of the school’s legendary Distinguished Professor for Sports Communication John Sweeney. Sweeney, who retired last year, developed one of the most respected sports communication programs in the country. Freeman, now in his 12th year at the school, is launching an ambitious expansion of the program that is transforming how UNC prepares students for careers in sports media. The most visible change came this fall with a reimagining of “MEJO 377: Sports Communication.” Previously offered as two sections with 30 students each, the course expanded to 96 students and welcomed former UNC basketball star and NBA veteran Tyler Hansbrough as the co-instructor with Freeman, bringing real world professional experience directly into the classroom every week. The course has been a huge success. Students have participated in recording a podcast with Hansbrough and learned from an impressive lineup of guest speakers. Steve Kirschner, UNC’s senior associate director of athletics for communications, was the first in the course’s guest speaker series, followed by UNC Hussman alumni including Kaitlyn Schmidt ’23 from Bleacher Report, Deaton Bell ’90 from Turner Sports and Becca Royer ’19 from the Philadelphia 76ers. Travis Tygart, CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, also shared his insights with the class. The highlight of the semester came when Roy Williams, who coached Hansbrough and the Tar Heels to a national championship in 2009, visited the classroom. Former UNC men’s basketball players Luke Maye and Marcus Ginyard showed up to support their former coach and Hansbrough, creating an unforgettable experience as Williams entertained students with stories and insights that captivated the room. Student demand has been overwhelming. The course reached capacity within two days of registration opening, with more than 40 students on the waitlist. “Students want to learn from people who have actually lived these experiences,” Freeman said. “Tyler shares insights into media relations, broadcast production and athlete communications that you simply can’t get from a textbook.” The model proved so successful that the school secured funding to continue it for the next five years, with a different former professional athlete co-teaching each fall. The school’s curriculum committee approved a proposal to expand the course to 150 to 200 students starting in fall 2026. This change will make it an introductory course accessible to students from across the University, transforming it into a showcase course for the entire campus. The course redesign represents just one piece of a broader sports communication program overhaul. This fall, the curriculum committee approved “MEJO 390: Sports Play by Play,” the first course of its kind at UNC. Limited to 10 advanced students, the course will be taught by Matt Krause, the current voice of UNC women’s basketball and an ACC Network broadcaster. Students will call actual games across multiple sports including women’s softball, soccer, volleyball, field hockey and lacrosse, as well as men’s soccer and lacrosse. They will also shadow broadcasts of men’s and women’s basketball games. “The sports broadcasting industry is exploding with streaming platforms and conference networks creating unprecedented demand,” Freeman said. The course emerged directly from student advocacy, led by Anna Laible ’26 and others who pushed for hands-on broadcasting experience. Professional equipment has been acquired, partnerships with UNC Athletics are in place and a soft launch began this semester with three experienced students calling games to test the system. The program’s growth extends into other specialized areas as well. Last spring, Stembler Professor Charlie Tuggle launched a new sports event management and hospitality course in partnership with On Location, a company that manages major sporting event experiences. The course provided students with opportunities to travel to the Super Bowl and NFL Draft, and Tuggle plans to take a group to the 2026 Milan Olympics this spring. Looking ahead to spring 2026, Associate Professor Ryan Thornburg will debut a sports data visualization course, adding another dimension to the program’s skill-building offerings. The curriculum expansion reflects the increasingly diverse career paths available in sports media, from traditional journalism and broadcasting to digital analytics and strategic communication. The program is also diving into one of college athletics’ most transformative developments: Name, Image and Likeness rights. Freeman’s “MEJO 466: Sports Marketing” class collaborated last spring with Associate Professor Gary Kayye’s “MEJO 371: Advertising Creative” class on a project with UNC’s Carolina NIL group to help rebrand their organization. That same semester, Kayye’s class envisioned Chapel Thrill, UNC football’s new pregame concert and entertainment experience. And Shaun Anderson, the school’s Knight Chair in Sports, Race and Media, continues to explore the broader implications of NIL through his research and teaching. These NIL-focused initiatives give students direct exposure to the business side of college athletics at a moment when the landscape is rapidly evolving. “Our students aren’t just learning about these changes,” Freeman said. “They’re actively helping shape how schools and athletes navigate them.” The transformation of UNC Hussman’s sports communication program reflects a broader philosophy about how to prepare students for careers in a rapidly changing industry. By bringing in professional practitioners like Hansbrough and Krause, partnering with industry leaders like On Location and ACC Network, and engaging with current issues like NIL, the program ensures students graduate with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. For alumni who remember the foundations John Sweeney built, the expansion represents an evolution rather than a departure. The program still emphasizes strong reporting, strategic communication, ethical communication and critical thinking. But now it also offers students the chance to call live games, work on real NIL campaigns and learn directly from former professional athletes. “We’re not just teaching students about sports media,” Freeman said. “We’re giving them the tools, experiences and connections to actually build careers in it.” With new courses launching, professional partnerships deepening and enrollment expanding, UNC Hussman’s sports communication program is positioning itself as a national leader in preparing the next generation of sports media professionals. For current students, the message is clear: if you’re interested in sports communication, there’s never been a better time to be at UNC Hussman. And for the hundreds of students trying to get off waitlists and into these new courses, the school is working to create more opportunities. The program John Sweeney built is growing in ways that honor his legacy while meeting the demands of a new era in sports media.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Sports • hussman.unc.edu
Korea's entertainment industry struggles as celebrity scandals derail productions

A string of personal scandals involving high-profile Korean entertainers is once again leaving broadcasters and production companies to absorb heav...

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Dec 10, 2025 • 9:19 PM EST • Entertainment • koreatimes.co.kr
Target of racist slurs accuses Farage of emboldening ‘toxic environment’ online

Party leader responsible for ‘dangerous’ culture shift, says broadcaster subject to alleged posts from Reform councillor

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Dec 6, 2025 • 7:27 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Phoenix Suns give students a lens into sports broadcasting

Opportunities to learn from national platforms are rolling for students of Grand Canyon University's new broadcasting program. The Future Broadcasters Club recently visited the Phoenix […]

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Dec 5, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Sports • news.gcu.edu
Nigel Farage denies saying anything racist ‘with malice’ as he attacks BBC

Reform UK leader launches tirade against broadcaster in latest effort to address claims of abuse from school contemporaries

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Dec 4, 2025 • 12:06 PM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Former NFL player Greg Olsen answers questions on youth sports: Should parents watch practices?

Every month, former NFL player and Fox broadcaster Greg Olsen answers reader's most pressing questions about youth sports.

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Dec 4, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
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