Broadcasting

NBC Sports is bolstering its return to Major League Baseball broadcasting by securing Joey Votto, Clayton Kershaw and Anthony Rizzo for its 2026 lineup. The network, absent from MLB coverage for 26 years, signed a three-year, $600 million deal last fall to air Sunday Night Baseball and other key games. These former stars bring extensive accolades and media appeal to the studio team.

28 января 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Longtime Seattle Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs emotionally announced that the 2026 season will be his last after 40 years with the team. At a press conference in T-Mobile Park, the 72-year-old reflected on his career and expressed optimism for the Mariners' future. Rizzs, known for his upbeat personality, plans to call all home games before retiring.

Joe Buck will handle play-by-play for ESPN's first MLB game of the season, featuring the Los Angeles Dodgers against the New York Mets on April 15. This assignment marks his second straight year in that role. Buck announced the news during an appearance on SI Media with Jimmy Traina.

6 декабря 2025 Сообщено ИИ

The 15th Telkom Radio Awards celebrated outstanding radio achievements at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on December 6, 2025. Several SABC stations and professionals received recognition for their work in various categories. The event highlighted excellence in public broadcasting across South Africa.

Major League Baseball's 'Friday Night Baseball' doubleheaders on Apple TV+ will continue into the 2026 season as part of unchanged national TV rights. The partnership, which began in 2022 with a seven-year agreement, persists despite new broadcasting deals with other networks. Apple TV+ production features innovative elements like drone cameras and player mics to enhance viewer immersion.

23 ноября 2025 Сообщено ИИ

SVT's Agenda mistakenly presented an AI-generated video as real during Sunday's broadcast. The clip depicted a New York local police officer berating an ICE agent. Responsible editor Michael Kucera has apologized and promised to review procedures.