#sports-broadcasting

#sports-broadcasting

Disney and YouTube TV reached a new deal to bring channels like ABC and ESPN back to the Google-owned livestreaming platform Friday, ending a blackout for customers that dragged on for over two weeks. "As part of the new deal, Disney's full suite of networks and stations - including ESPN and ABC - have already begun to be restored to YouTube TV subscribers," The Walt Disney Co. said in a statement.

"As part of the new deal, Disney's full suite of networks and stations -- including ESPN and ABC -- have already begun to be restored to YouTube TV subscribers," The Walt Disney Co. said in a statement. "We are pleased that our networks have been restored in time for fans to enjoy the many great programming options this weekend, including college football."

There has always been a strong note of pranking to Terry Bradshaw's work as a NFL studio analyst at Fox. Bradshaw's role is mostly that of a Vibes Guy, the most off-kilter and least self-serious participant in a show that is mostly some guys in suits going "haw haw haw" and saying "the National Football League" during breaks in Sunday's NFL programming, while an enormous animated football robot glowers or heaves or does The Dougie behind them.

My family and I have been watching post-season baseball, and I think I have to lie down. We've seen so many ads for drugs prescribed to treat plaque psoriasis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis that I'm sure I've developed a rash, nausea, joint pain and dizziness. Just by watching. iSpot, the TV ad news site, says drug companies bought 895.8 million dollars worth of ads in sports programming last year.

If you've read Defector over the past few years, you know that the NBA arm of this company long ago identified Eric Collins as the most grating local play-by-play guy in that league, if not the whole of human history. Being primarily a football fan, I rarely had to worry about encountering Collins's work out in the wild because I'm not a diehard Hornets fan (no one is), and because I foolishly assumed that Collins only plied his trade in basketball.

Over the previous six months for 162 games you know who will be calling your games when you tune in that night, by and large. Yes, you'll run into an occasional national TV game with a crew that lacks the day-in and day-out knowledge of your team, but you can get through one regular season game with a subpar announcing crew.

The first thing I do when I come to the ballpark, and I kid you not, is I gawk, Cosell told amNewYork. I pull in and I gawk at this ballpark, because the excitement is never wasted on me that my voice fills a major league ballpark. There are 30 of these on the planet, and only 30, and my voice fills one of them.

The following announcers will work alongside analyst Tim Ryan on 49ers outlets (KNBR-680 and 104.5 FM, KSAN 107.7 The Bone, KSFO-810 AM) when the regular season begins Sept. 7 on the road against the Seattle Seahawks. With announcers beholden to their own schedules with other duties, five were identified as fill-ins for the 2025 season: Guy Haberman: Served as the 49ers preseason television play-by-play with Ryan and was identified as the primary fill-in.

La Liga has secured a significant new TV deal in the UK and Republic of Ireland, adding weekly coverage to Disney+ alongside Premier Sports' more extensive rights.

Weigel Broadcasting Co. and Chicago Sports Network announced a partnership for CW25 to simulcast three White Sox home games this season, enhancing local sports viewership.

Kevin Harlan, Ian Eagle, and Stan Van Gundy are moving from TNT to Prime Video for its inaugural NBA coverage, joined by Cassidy Hubbarth from ESPN.

I told Jerry, 'If you'll have me back, I'll come,' Rooney said this week. 'I'll take off and come. That would mean a lot.' And sure enough, I got the invitation, and I'm so honored by that.

The Tour de France will kick off this year on July 5 in the northern French city of Lille, with riders set to cross the finish line on Paris's Champs-Élysées on July 27.

Our goal with this process was to find transformational partnerships for the new Pac-12, and throughout our discussions... it became clear that a partnership with CBS Sports would be just that.

RTÉ's introduction of a pay-per-view platform, in partnership with the GAA, has led to a significant decline in free-to-air matches, alienating many fans.

ESPN's decision to remove beloved analysts Van Gundy and Jackson led to a decline in broadcasting quality, disrupting the once perfect blend of entertainment and analysis.

As the first female presenter of Sunday Sport, Jacqui Hurley reflects on her journey and the changes she's witnessed in sports broadcasting.

For many basketball fans, Jim's unique and recognizable voice immediately conjures a deep sense of nostalgia for a special time in NBA history.

The Tour de Romandie, running from April 29 to May 4, features top riders and crucial stages including mountain climbs and a decisive time trial.

Jim Lampley realized his true calling as a boxing commentator after a rocky start in 1986, leading to an illustrious career spanning three decades.

La Vuelta Femenina 2025 marks the first Grand Tour of the women's cycling calendar, showcasing top cyclists racing from Barcelona to Cotobello.

When you listen to a game on the radio, all you have is the noise.

Vin Scully's journey began at age eight, when he realized his passion for sports broadcasting—a path leading to a legendary 67-year career with the Dodgers.

That's actually a pretty good move, Wiley Ballard responded after being challenged to secure a fan's number during a Braves broadcast.

Giancarlo Stanton appears to be progressing in his recovery from injuries to both elbows, with Aaron Boone noting that Stanton has been hitting off high-speed Trajekt machines.