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A planned NBCUniversal spin to standalone status could sap NBC's leverage in NFL rights negotiations, as the league pushes for higher fees and to remove opt-out clauses; if a change-of-control provision is triggered, the NFL could move Sunday Night Football to the open market, pressuring NBC to concede, especially as the broader shift away from linear TV narrows options.
Fox’s 2026 World Cup deal underscores the high-stakes market for U.S. rights, and the 2030 World Cup rights are expected to attract big bids just as the NFL’s next broadcast deals loom, with Netflix already holding Women’s World Cup rights for 2027/2031. The result could be simultaneous bid battles that reshape sports media budgeting and pricing in the years ahead.
June 27 closes the 2026 World Cup group stage with six matches featuring Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as Argentina and Portugal vie to top their groups. The games are Panama–England and Croatia–Ghana at 5:00 p.m. ET, Colombia–Portugal and DR Congo–Uzbekistan at 7:30 p.m. ET, and Jordan–Argentina and Algeria–Austria at 10:00 p.m. ET. U.S. coverage is on Fox/FS1 (Fox One) with Peacock offering Spanish-language streams; additional live-TV options and international VPN streams are noted for broader viewing.
Across a decade of games, the author contrasts today’s analytics-driven coaching with older decision-making (e.g., the famous Fifth Down) and shows how the balance between conference titles and national championships has shifted. Tech and broadcasting have brought sharper graphics and tighter reviews, but some elements endure—like unpredictable kickers, enduring team identities in uniforms, and the social drama surrounding star QBs.
Today's World Cup slate features Argentina vs. Austria at 1 p.m. ET, France vs. Iraq at 5 p.m. ET, Norway vs. Senegal at 8 p.m. ET, and Jordan vs. Algeria at 11 p.m. ET, with FOX/FS1 carrying the main broadcasts and Peacock providing Spanish-language coverage. Viewers can also stream via YouTube TV, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV, and VPN-access to international feeds offers additional viewing options.
Netflix, in its first year of a roughly $50 million-per-year MLB broadcast deal, is removing the Home Run Derby clock for the first time since 2014. Hitters will have fixed swing limits—20 swings in the first round and 15 in each of the final two rounds—with the option to swing until an out if they homer on the last swing of a round. Ties in round one will be broken by the longest homer, and in rounds two and three by a three-swing playoff. Netflix aims to emphasize the on-field product after mixed feedback, with this year’s Derby set for July 13 at Citizens Bank Park.
MLB's Home Run Derby swaps the clock for a swing-based format: 20 swings in the first round, 15 in the semis and final, with hitters allowed to swing again after a homer on the last attempt until they record an out. Ties are decided by the longest homer in round 1, then by three extra swings in later rounds. Eight players start, four advance to round 2 (which is head‑to‑head), and two reach the final. The change aims to improve the viewing experience as Netflix takes over the broadcast for the July 13 event at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia; ESPN previously aired the derby.
Today’s World Cup 2026 lineup features Group A/B clashes: Czechia vs South Africa, Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada vs Qatar, and Mexico vs South Korea. The piece lists kickoff times and venues, how to watch (US Fox/Telemundo, Canada TSN, UK ITV, Australia SBS) and includes match previews, players to watch, and links to related team guides and reads.
The James Beard Foundation announced the 2026 Media Awards winners across Book, Broadcast, and Journalism categories in Chicago, with Sallie Ann Robinson inducted into the Book Awards Hall of Fame; the Restaurant and Chef Awards will be held June 15, also in Chicago.
Virgil van Dijk joined critics of FIFA's three-minute hydration breaks at the World Cup, arguing the pauses frustrate viewers by enabling commercials and delaying restarts, with fans and players expressing dissatisfaction and ongoing questions about FIFA’s broadcasting and match management.
The 2026 World Cup opens with three ceremonies in Mexico City (June 11), Toronto (June 12), and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles (June 12), ahead of Mexico vs. South Africa, Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, and USA vs. Paraguay. Broadcast is on FOX networks (FOX/FS1) with FOX One streaming; Tubi will simulcast the Mexico and USA ceremonies and their opening matches.
Longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl, 84, inked a two-year contract with CBS News, ensuring she’ll remain on the beleaguered program alongside Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim as the network contends with staff upheaval and works to repair its reputation.
ESPN’s new lead NBA broadcast crew barely discussed De’Aaron Fox’s late-game layup decision in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, with the moment not replayed or analyzed on-air until postgame; social media backlash followed, and a later review highlighted the missed analysis, marking a notable gap in coverage by ABC/ESPN during a game-changing play.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opens with three ceremonies in Mexico City (June 11, 1:30 p.m. ET), Toronto (June 12, 1:30 p.m. ET) and Los Angeles (June 12, 7:30 p.m. ET) ahead of Mexico vs South Africa, Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the USA vs Paraguay. U.S. broadcasts are on FOX networks with FOX One streaming; Tubi will simulcast the Mexico and USA ceremonies. Mexico’s lineup includes Maná, Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Tyla, Burna Boy, J Balvin, Shakira and Danny Ocean; Canada’s features Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé, Nora Fatehi, William Prince, Elyanna, Sanjoy and Vegedream; the U.S. show includes Katy Perry, LISA, Rema, Anitta and Future.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs June 11–July 19 across 16 host cities in the US, Canada, and Mexico—the first World Cup staged in three countries—with 48 teams and opening ceremonies in Mexico City, Toronto and Los Angeles. English coverage is on Fox/FS1 and Spanish on Telemundo, with streaming options including Fox One, Peacock Premium, DirecTV MySports, FuboTV, and YouTube TV to watch all 104 games.