Broadcasting

NBC Sports has named Jason Benetti as the lead play-by-play voice for its Sunday Night Baseball coverage starting in 2026. Benetti, currently the Detroit Tigers' announcer, will debut on March 26 when the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Arizona Diamondbacks. He joins a team featuring studio host Bob Costas and analysts Joey Votto, Clayton Kershaw, and Anthony Rizzo.

February 27, 2026 Reported by AI

Netflix and Apple TV have announced a collaboration to expand Formula 1 access for U.S. audiences in 2026. Season 8 of the docuseries Drive to Survive premiered on both platforms, covering the 2025 championship. Apple TV will serve as the exclusive U.S. broadcaster for the live F1 season, while Netflix will stream the Canadian Grand Prix.

Concerns are mounting in the UK about the possible discontinuation of Freeview, the free-to-air digital TV service, by 2034. This development echoes the shift from analogue to digital broadcasting. However, a significant positive outcome may emerge from the transition.

January 29, 2026 Reported by AI

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.

Snoop Dogg made his debut as an NBA analyst during the second half of Peacock's broadcast of the Golden State Warriors-Los Angeles Clippers game on January 5, 2026, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Joining Reggie Miller and Terry Gannon, the rapper brought his unique energy to the commentary, drawing praise from players and broadcasters alike. This role highlights his expanding presence in sports media ahead of the Winter Olympics.

January 07, 2026 Reported by AI

Financial troubles at Main Street Sports Group, operator of FanDuel Sports Network, have put next season's television income for nine Major League Baseball teams at risk. The company missed a payment to the St. Louis Cardinals last month and is seeking to renegotiate deals with its partners. This uncertainty adds complications to an already slow MLB offseason.