A recent Supreme Court decision in NRA v. Vullo reinforces that government coercion to silence disfavored speech violates the First Amendment, which could impact ongoing debates about FCC pressure on broadcasters, including potential license revocations over controversial content or commentary, with legal experts noting the case's relevance to current issues involving FCC and political pressures.
The US Open has requested broadcasters to avoid highlighting crowd reactions to President Trump during the men's final, aiming to keep focus on the game amid mixed crowd reactions and political tensions.
US Open broadcasters have been instructed not to show any negative reactions to Donald Trump, who is expected to attend the men's final, with security heightened. The organizers aim to keep the focus on the tennis match between Sinner and Alcaraz, who sees Trump's presence as beneficial for tennis.
Colleagues and friends share their favorite memories of iconic Yankees broadcaster John Sterling, who recently announced his retirement after 36 years as the team's primary play-by-play announcer. From his unique on-air style to his enduring friendships, Sterling's impact on the game and those around him is celebrated as the Yankees prepare to honor him with a pregame ceremony at Yankee Stadium.
Broadcasters Brendan Burke and Wayne Randazzo paid tribute to retiring New York Yankees legend John Sterling by replicating his famous calls during recent games. Both broadcasters, who have personal connections to Sterling, honored him with their renditions of his iconic home run and goal calls. Sterling, who announced his retirement after 36 seasons as the Yankees' lead play-by-player, will be honored at Yankee Stadium. With a career spanning over 60 years, Sterling's influence on broadcasting, particularly in New York, is widely recognized and celebrated.
Pop star Taylor Swift's frequent appearances at Kansas City Chiefs games to support her boyfriend Travis Kelce have drawn both cheers and jeers, with some viewers and sports figures expressing displeasure at the amount of airtime she receives during broadcasts. However, her presence has undeniably activated an audience that wouldn't normally tune in to football games, with record-breaking ratings and a rise in female viewership. While some criticize the coverage, broadcasters have the freedom to decide how often to show Swift, and her attendance has undeniably generated buzz and interest. As the Chiefs head to the AFC Championship and potentially the Super Bowl, the debate over Swift's presence and coverage is likely to continue.
The recent streaming-only NFL playoff game on Peacock drew in 23.0 million viewers, indicating a potential shift towards more streaming-only games in the future. As sports rights fees continue to rise, broadcasters are faced with the challenge of extracting revenue from viewers who are not accustomed to paying for what they've enjoyed for free. This trend may lead to more playoff games behind paywalls, potentially impacting viewer engagement and the league's reach.
The NFL has released the announcing schedule for Week 16 of the 2023 season, featuring various broadcasters and networks. Notable matchups include New Orleans vs. LA Rams, Cincinnati vs. Pittsburgh, and Buffalo vs. LA Chargers. The schedule also includes games on Christmas Day, such as Las Vegas vs. Kansas City and NY Giants vs. Philadelphia.
Legendary broadcaster Al Michaels has been replaced by Noah Eagle in NBC's playoff coverage for the upcoming NFL playoffs. The move came as a surprise to Michaels, who believed he was still going to call the game. There has been tension between Michaels and top NBC executives, and while he will still be on the call for the final three Thursday Night Football games, Michaels will not be part of NBC's playoff roster.
Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper, beloved broadcasters for the San Francisco Giants, have been nominated for the Baseball Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award. To celebrate their contributions to the game, a glossary of their iconic sayings and phrases has been compiled, including terms like "Bettina Bunge backhand" and "both cheeks." These unique expressions have become part of the duo's broadcasting charm and have endeared them to Giants fans over the years.
The Big Ten Network has announced its broadcaster lineup for the 2023 college football season, featuring a mix of new faces and experienced voices. The lineup includes former players and NFL alumni as game analysts, a veteran group of play-by-play talent, on-field reporters, and returning rules analysts. The network's studio coverage will include the seventh season of B1G Tailgate, hosted by Rick Pizzo and featuring analysts Gerry DiNardo, Howard Griffith, and Brock Vereen. Studio coverage will also include shows like The B1G Show and The Final Drive, with a lineup of accomplished analysts. Additionally, the network's original programming will include the 12th season of The Journey: Big Ten Football and the third season of The B1G Moment.
John Sterling, the 84-year-old announcer for the New York Yankees, was hit in the face by a foul ball during a game against the Boston Red Sox but continued to call the game and didn't miss a beat. Sterling has been calling Yankees games since 1989 and is known for his signature call, "theeeeee Yankees win!"
After 14 seasons with the St. Louis Blues, broadcaster Darren Pang has announced his departure from the team. Pang expressed his gratitude towards the organization, fans, and colleagues, including his partner of 14 seasons, John Kelly. Pang reminisced about his time with the team, including the 2019 Stanley Cup win, and thanked everyone who made his time with the Blues so special.
Former Mets players Howard Johnson and Al Leiter, as well as broadcasters Gary Cohen and Howard Rose, were inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame. Public relations guru Jay Horwitz was also honored with the Mets Hall of Fame achievement award. Each of the honorees had a unique path to the organization, but all five said working for the Mets was a dream come true.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has threatened to blackout the Women's World Cup broadcast in the "Big 5" European countries over unacceptable offers of media rights for the tournament. Infantino urged broadcasters to pay a "fair" price for the media rights for the tournament, noting that broadcasters pay $100 to 200 million for the men's FIFA World Cup, but they offer only $1 to 10 million for the FIFA Women's World Cup. Negotiations between FIFA and the "Big 5" European countries are ongoing over media rights for the tournament.
