Mary Earps has been everywhere the last few days. The Guardian published an extract of her soon-to-be available book, “All In: Football, Life and Learning to be Unapologetically Me”. Barely a broadcaster has missed a chance to speak to the former England number 1. However, things have not played out quite how Earps would like. […]
Mary Earps, and the Need for Women’s Football Media to Mature Read More »
Boxing Day football is one of my favourite Christmas traditions, but fans may be deprived of it this year, with the TV companies to blame.
Boxing Day Football Blackout Due to TV Companies [UPDATED] Read More »
Basketball season began on Tuesday. To watch NBA games in the USA, fans need to jump between ABC, NBC, Peacock, ESPN and Amazon Prime Video. Sometimes, a combination of outlets will be showing the action i.e. NBC linear TV and Peacock. Other nights, a platform has the action exclusively. I’m not denying it’s a bit
You Can Watch NBA Games in Lots of Places. Get Over it. Read More »
Apple has confirmed that it will be the exclusive home of F1 motor racing coverage in the US. It’s a big test for all concerned.
Apple F1 Deal is a Big Test For All Involved Read More »
Today is one of those extraordinary days in TV news. History is playing out live and being broadcast to millions. There are stories emerging and changing the whole time, both on television and on social media. Benjamin Netanyahu may or may not go to Egypt. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto may or may not come to
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It’s the men’s international break this weekend. There are no Premier League or Championship games in England. However, not a single WSL game has been scheduled for today. No Saturday lunchtime or late afternoon kick-offs. Nothing. It is a huge missed opportunity that shows the WSL and broadcasters have not quite worked out how to
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Obviously, I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for self-described “consistently liberal Jewish lesbian from Pittsburgh” Bari Weiss. On Monday, she officially sold her publication, The Free Press, to Paramount and took over as CBS News editor-in-chief. The deal is believed to value the Substack publication at $150 million. No, I’m not crying,
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I could tell something was up the moment I met my mum yesterday afternoon. I was going to my parents’ house and then heading to Synagogue for Neilah – the closing service of Yom Kippur. We said hello normally, then she told me about the incident in Manchester. The congregation had been informed during the
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UEFA is changing its broadcast tender process in an effort to draw in the major streamers. European football’s governing body wants these services to show top competitions like the Champions League. Per David Hellier (a former editor of mine!) for Bloomberg News: Broadcasters and streamers will now be able to bid for rights in multiple
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When Charlie Kirk was killed, the conversation was, rightly, about free speech and the ability to express views without being under threat. The same should be true following Jimmy Kimmel’s removal from the air.
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