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Zlatan Ibrahimović announced he will not return to Fox Sports after covering the 2026 World Cup Final, signaling the end of his brief broadcasting stint on US TV and indicating he won’t be back for 2030.
Manchester United has not played a Saturday 3pm fixture since October 4, due to scheduling changes influenced by TV broadcasting and other competitions, with their next such game potentially on 14 March, though subject to fixture adjustments. The club's schedule is more flexible than others due to lack of European commitments, and recent fixture changes are also affected by Crystal Palace's play-off matches.
WKOW will broadcast the 2024 WIAA State Individual Wrestling Championships on February 24 at 5 p.m., available on Catchy Comedy (27.2) or via the 27 News Now app. Viewers can access the full wrestling brackets and additional information about the event.
Greg Olsen will no longer be Fox's No. 1 NFL analyst as Tom Brady takes over, prompting Olsen to explore opportunities with Fox and other networks while expressing gratitude for Fox's support. Contract details may affect his options, but the possibility of another network acquiring Olsen is not out of the question given his performance.
Mehdi Hasan, a prominent Muslim voice on American television, has resigned from MSNBC after his show was canceled. The decision came after the network reduced the roles of Hasan and two other Muslim broadcasters following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Hasan's departure follows his interview with Mark Regev, an adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where they discussed the conflict in the Middle East.
Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith has announced a bold new TV plan for the team, bringing Jazz games back to over-the-air broadcasts on local channel KJZZ and launching a streaming service called Jazz+. This move aims to provide wider reach to fans and eliminate the complexities of blackouts and cable subscriptions. While revenue payments from regional sports network (RSN) deals will be lost, the Jazz believe they can regain that level of revenue in the medium term through their new broadcasting model. The creation of Jazz+ offers fans the option to purchase individual games, monthly subscriptions, or yearly subscriptions, with additional behind-the-scenes content. This move by the Jazz and the Phoenix Suns shifting their games to local television highlights the changing landscape of sports broadcasting.
Boston-based digital TV station WWOO is conducting the first US test of 5G television broadcasting, with approval from the FCC. The test involves transmitting NASA TV to custom-made 5G phones, showcasing the potential for smartphones to receive free broadcasts over the air. 5G TV broadcasting would allow multiple users to tune into the same show without generating separate data streams, reducing network burden. The 5G broadcast signal will use different frequencies to ensure it doesn't interfere with standard 5G voice and data services. WWOO also plans to test the transmission of encrypted emergency data to first responders. If successful, compatible smartphones could reach consumers in about a year.
The Jacksonville Jaguars will face the Dallas Cowboys in their preseason opener, with Trevor Lawrence and the starters expected to play. Fans can watch the game on various local channels such as WJAX (CBS 47) in Jacksonville and streaming platforms like NFL+ (out-of-market only), YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV. The radio broadcast will be available on WJXL-AM 1010 / FM 92.5 (English) and WFXJ-AM 930 / FM 97.3 (Spanish), as well as SiriusXM Channel 381.
NBC has announced that the final hour of this year's coverage of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship will be uninterrupted, marking the first time that the tournament will feature a final round with no commercials. Instead of commercials, on-screen graphics highlighting prominent brands from Callaway will be featured. Ad-free final hours should be the norm for golf telecasts going forward, even if it means more ads during early rounds of the tournament.
Neil Everett, a popular anchor of ESPN's "SportsCenter," is reportedly leaving the network after 23 years. The 61-year-old Everett, who joined ESPN in July 2000, is the latest on-air talent to depart the network. ESPN budget cuts are part of the overall Disney budget slashing that has seen the company attempt to shed 7,000 jobs. The reason for Everett's departure is unclear, with one source saying he was offered a new deal at a reduced salary, but turned it down, while another said his contract was not renewed.
The NCAA Tournament game between Kansas State and Michigan State was almost ruined by formula-driven TV broadcasting, which focused on crowd shots instead of the game. Meanwhile, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant received a standing ovation upon his return from suspension, despite his misbehavior. The Miami Dolphins traded for Jalen Ramsey, a talented but controversial player, in the hopes of winning a championship. Finally, a YouTube video of Nolan Ryan's fifth no-hitter shows how baseball terminology has evolved over the years.