The RSN is dying. What's next for sports broadcasting?

Sep 9, 2024
A new deal between Comcast and Diamond Sports Group isn’t enough to keep teams from pursuing new streaming alternatives.
Baseball broadcast booths have been in limbo with ongoing broadcast disputes with RSNs.
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The NFL goes to Brazil as part of global push

Sep 6, 2024
The Philadelphia Eagles will face the Green Bay Packers in São Paulo, Brazil — the NFL’s first regular season game played in South America.
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The 2024 Paralympic Games are seeing a wave of investment

Aug 30, 2024
The advent of social media has expanded the pool of sponsorship dollars. A record number of networks will cover this year’s events.
Athletes from Kazakhstan and France compete in sitting volleyball during the 2024 Paralympic Games. Paralympic ad sales are up 60% over the Tokyo games in 2021, NBC reported.
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What cash prizes do Paralympians win if they medal?

Aug 28, 2024
Paralympians recently started receiving as much as Olympians for each gold, silver and bronze. That extra amount helps these athletes, who have to pay a lot of money for training and equipment.
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For some athletes, winning an Olympic medal comes with a cash prize

Aug 6, 2024
Here's what winning gold is worth for U.S. athletes — and who's paying.
In the U.S., athletes get nearly $38,000 tax-free per gold medal won.
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A community fencing project breaks down barriers for Muslim girls

Aug 2, 2024
Muslim Girls Fence is trying to overcome the stereotypes of who fences, often seen as an elite sport.
A group of fencing students at Sandringham elementary school in east London.
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How economics impact Olympic achievement

Aug 1, 2024
A country's athletic infrastructure as well as subsidies and citizens' health influence medal counts. Economist Veronika Dolar weighs in.
Big-picture data like GDP and population can hint at a country's Olympic success. But subtler issues play a role as well, Pace University's Veronika Dolar explains. Above, champion swimmer Katie Ledecky.
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Paris 2024: The AI-powered Olympics

Jul 26, 2024
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games officially begins today — and this year's tournament will use artificial intelligence more than any other.
The International Olympic Committee is creating a sort of chatbot for competing athletes to have their questions answered.
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“Horses blink”: An equestrian sports journalist unwinds memories of 35-millimeter film

Jul 24, 2024
L.A. Berry, a longtime equestrian sports journalist, remembers the attire, hassles and camaraderie of the pre-digital age.
L.A. Berry, wearing a fishing vest while reporting on an equestrian event circa 1995.
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