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MLS Goes All-iPhone: Live Broadcast Captured End-to-End on iPhone 17 Pro
technology4 days ago

MLS Goes All-iPhone: Live Broadcast Captured End-to-End on iPhone 17 Pro

Apple and MLS will stream a Major League Soccer match (LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo) entirely with iPhone 17 Pro cameras, marking the first major pro sports broadcast filmed end-to-end on iPhone. The May 23 game at Dignity Health Sports Park will include pre-game, player intros, and in-game angles, with iPhones positioned around the stadium to capture crowds and atmosphere. This follows prior iPhone use in Friday Night Baseball, and comes as the league wraps before the 2026 World Cup. Kickoff is 10:30 PM ET (7:30 PM PT); Apple TV subscribers can watch for free.

via PetaPixel|
#apple#broadcasting#mls
Titans Reveal 2026 Radio Broadcast Team for Nissan Stadium Farewell
sports5 days ago

Titans Reveal 2026 Radio Broadcast Team for Nissan Stadium Farewell

The Tennessee Titans unveiled their 2026 Titans Radio lineup, naming Ramon Foster as color analyst alongside play-by-play voice Taylor Zarzour, plus a rotating cast of Titans alumni for sideline coverage during the Farewell Season at Nissan Stadium; Amie Wells has departed, Will Boling is named Gameday Host, Rhett Bryan remains executive producer, and more talent will be announced.

via Tennessee Titans|
#broadcasting#nfl#nissan-stadium
Lions snag eight national TV slots, four primetime games in 2026 schedule
sports8 days ago

Lions snag eight national TV slots, four primetime games in 2026 schedule

Detroit will have eight national TV windows in 2026, including four primetime games, as broadcast partners leaned into the Lions thanks to strong ratings and playoff relevance. The slate includes a Week 2 Thursday Night Football game against the Bills, a Week 4 Sunday Night Football in Carolina, a Week 10 international game in Munich against the Patriots, and a Thanksgiving Day matinee vs. the Bears, with additional primetime slots to close the season.

via Awful Announcing|
#broadcasting#lions#nfl
MetLife Field to Host 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show, Possible Extended Interval
sports12 days ago

MetLife Field to Host 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show, Possible Extended Interval

FIFA plans to stage the 2026 World Cup final halftime show on the MetLife Stadium field, potentially pushing the interval well beyond the usual 15 minutes; last year’s Club World Cup used a stand-alone stage to protect the turf. The lineup is expected to be announced May 14, with Coldplay’s Chris Martin curating in partnership with Global Citizen and possible Shakira involvement. A field-based halftime mirrors Super Bowl production and could affect players, coaches, and broadcasters.

via The New York Times|
#broadcasting#fifa#halftime-show
Netflix Nears Five NFL Games as YouTube Risks Getting Nothing in Rights Shuffle
business17 days ago

Netflix Nears Five NFL Games as YouTube Risks Getting Nothing in Rights Shuffle

Netflix is reportedly close to a five-game NFL package for next season, including the two Christmas games already under contract plus a Week 1 Australia game and a Thanksgiving Eve game; a Week 18 Saturday game is also in play. YouTube’s planned five-game package remains uncertain, with reports that the two games it was set to receive are being shopped to traditional broadcasters, raising the possibility that YouTube winds up with nothing as the NFL shifts sales to CBS, NBC, ESPN and Fox. The situation remains fluid ahead of the 2026 schedule release.

via Awful Announcing|
#broadcasting#business#media-rights
Debate Heats Up Over John Sterling's Monument Park Honor
sports19 days ago

Debate Heats Up Over John Sterling's Monument Park Honor

Following John Sterling's death, the Yankees honored him with season-long patches and hats, while a debate emerged about whether the longtime broadcaster should be enshrined in Monument Park. Many peers and former players, including Suzyn Waldman, Marv Albert, Dave Sims and Derek Jeter, argue Sterling belongs in the same esteemed company as Mel Allen and Bob Sheppard, citing his 5,651 Yankees broadcasts and his iconic “Theeeee Yankees win!” calls. Others, like Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, contend the honor should go only to players, managers or executives who helped win games. Ultimately, owner Hal Steinbrenner will decide, but the case for Sterling’s inclusion is strong given his lasting influence as “The Voice of the Yankees.”

via The New York Times|
#baseball#broadcasting#john-sterling
Ted Turner, Media Trailblazer Behind CNN, Dies at 87
business19 days ago

Ted Turner, Media Trailblazer Behind CNN, Dies at 87

Ted Turner, a brash American media mogul who launched CNN in 1980 and transformed news with 24-hour programming, died at 87. He built a global media empire, owned the Atlanta Braves, accumulated millions of acres of land, and donated billions to United Nations charities, while also courting controversy with his outspoken persona. Turner’s legacy includes reshaping how audiences consume news, expanding cable networks, and funding humanitarian causes, though he later faced health issues and saw CNN evolve in a changing media landscape.

via PBS|
#broadcasting#business#cnn
Kay Tried to Talk Sterling Back to the Booth, But Retirement Held Fast
sports19 days ago

Kay Tried to Talk Sterling Back to the Booth, But Retirement Held Fast

Michael Kay said on The Show that he tried to persuade John Sterling, the Yankees’ longtime broadcaster who retired in 2024 at 85 after 64 years on the mic, to stay in broadcasting. He cited Sterling’s frustration with the lack of physical newspapers on the road and his reluctance to embrace new tech, noting Sterling refused an iPad and relied on a flip phone and paper contacts. Even with the Yankees’ efforts to accommodate travel, Sterling’s health and the toll of the walk from car to booth contributed to his retirement. Sterling died Monday morning, and Kay and others paid tribute to his historic tenure.

via Awful Announcing|
#broadcasting#john-sterling#michael-kay
Suzyn Waldman honors John Sterling, longtime Yankees broadcaster
sports21 days ago

Suzyn Waldman honors John Sterling, longtime Yankees broadcaster

Suzyn Waldman reflects on John Sterling’s life and 64-year broadcasting career after his death at 87 from heart surgery complications, noting his unmatched longevity (5,060 consecutive games) and the authentic, heartfelt calls that defined his Yankees tenure, including Waldman’s favorite moment—the tearful Jeter’s 3,000th hit call.

via Awful Announcing|
#broadcasting#jeters-3000th-hit#john-sterling
NHL maps out 2026 playoff second-round TV slate
sports23 days ago

NHL maps out 2026 playoff second-round TV slate

The NHL released the broadcast and start times for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs’ second round, lining up the Eastern matchups Hurricanes vs. Flyers and the Sabres against the Montreal–Tampa Bay winner, and the Western matchups Avalanche vs. Wild and Golden Knights vs. Ducks; games will be shown on ESPN/ABC and TNT/truTV (also available on HBO Max), with full game-by-game dates, times, networks, and notes for potential Games 5–7.

via Awful Announcing|
#broadcasting#nhl#playoffs
NHL Announces May 3 Playoff Start Times for Canadiens–Lightning Game 7 and Wild–Avalanche Opener
sports24 days ago

NHL Announces May 3 Playoff Start Times for Canadiens–Lightning Game 7 and Wild–Avalanche Opener

The NHL announced May 3 playoff start times: Game 7 of the First Round between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning at 6:00 p.m. ET in Tampa (US TV: TNT, truTV, HBO Max; Canada: Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports) and Game 1 of the Second Round between the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche at 9:00 p.m. ET in Denver (US TV: TNT, truTV, HBO Max; Canada: Sportsnet, SN360, CBC, TVA Sports).

via NHL.com|
#broadcasting#hockey#nhl
NCAA Expands March Madness to 76 Teams, Redesigning Opening Rounds and Revenue
sports27 days ago

NCAA Expands March Madness to 76 Teams, Redesigning Opening Rounds and Revenue

The NCAA plans to expand both the men’s and women’s March Madness to 76 teams in the near future, adding 24 at-large bids to 52 automatic bids, replacing the First Four with a larger 12-game opening round, and overhauling the TV/broadcast setup to accommodate the bigger field. Approval from multiple NCAA committees is still required, with proponents arguing it boosts access and revenue and opponents worrying about diminishing regular-season importance.

via CBS Sports|
#broadcasting#college-basketball#march-madness