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Approximately 10 million YouTube TV subscribers missed many Week 10 college football games due to a carriage dispute between Google and Disney, leading to a blackout of Disney's networks on the platform and prompting fans to seek alternative viewing options.
Nexstar and Sinclair have restored Jimmy Kimmel's show to their local TV stations after a suspension caused by controversial remarks he made about the killing of Charlie Kirk, highlighting ongoing tensions over free speech and political influence in media.
NBCUniversal may pull its networks from YouTube TV due to unresolved contract negotiations, risking a blackout of major channels including NBC, Telemundo, and others, as the current agreement expires on September 30. This dispute is part of broader tensions between streaming services and traditional content providers over terms and compensation, reflecting ongoing challenges in the evolving media landscape.
The 2024 Indianapolis 500, delayed by rain, is now set to start at 4:44 p.m. ET with pre-race activities beginning at 3:30 p.m. The local TV blackout has been lifted, and the Snake Pit music festival area has reopened. The race must reach 101 laps to be considered complete, and it will end by 8:15 p.m. due to safety concerns. Kyle Larson will stay in Indianapolis for his Indy 500 debut, despite the potential conflict with the NASCAR Cup's Coke 600.
Despite selling 345,000 tickets for the 108th Indianapolis 500, IMS will maintain the local TV blackout due to 5,000 unsold grandstand seats. The blackout, in place since 1951 to boost attendance, was lifted only in 2016, 2020, and 2021. Weather concerns may affect ticket sales and race scheduling, with potential Monday postponement impacting NBC's broadcast plans. Fans can still listen to the race live on the radio.
The Premier League match between Liverpool and Aston Villa will not be shown live on TV in the UK due to scheduling conflicts and broadcast rights limitations. The game was initially scheduled for Saturday during the TV blackout period, but was moved to Sunday because of Aston Villa's Europa Conference League qualifier. Broadcasters are only allowed to show a limited number of matches throughout the season, and Liverpool vs Aston Villa was not selected. However, the match will be available for overseas viewers.
The Indianapolis 500 has not been broadcast live on local TV for decades, in an effort to encourage residents to attend the race. For locals, going to the race or listening on the radio and then watching the evening replay have become part of the fabric of the Indy 500. This year, the race was available to locals on NBC’s streaming service, Peacock, but the network now has the technology to broadcast the race nationwide but prevent it from reaching the Indianapolis area. The blackout is just part of the scenery in Indianapolis, and protecting the sanctity of the spectacle is at the heart of the blackout.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has threatened European broadcasters with a TV blackout of this summer's Women's World Cup if they continue to offer relatively meager fees for the 2023 tournament. However, FIFA's own historical neglect of women's soccer is a primary reason the offers are so low. Infantino is essentially looking for immediate returns on investment, even before the impact of FIFA's investment materializes on Women's World Cup fields and TV screens.