Crashing Football Broadcasts

Kirk Herbstreit’s Dog, Known for Crashing Football Broadcasts, Dies

Herbstreit’s dog, Ben, was diagnosed with leukemia and lymphoma in March.

Sports - The New York Times - November 7

Kirk Herbstreit announces the death of his service dog Ben, beloved for crashing football broadcasts

Kirk Herbstreit, chief analyst on ESPN's "College GameDay" and cohost of the NFL's "Thursday Night Football," announced the death of his golden retriever Ben.

'The Simpsons' will be part of Monday Night Football alternate broadcast on Dec. 9

Bart and Homer Simpson, meet “Monday Night Football.”

Sports - ABC News - October 28

'The Simpsons' will be part of Monday Night Football alternate broadcast on Dec. 9

Bart and Homer Simpson, meet “Monday Night Football.”

Entertainment - ABC News - October 28

MVSU football player killed, driver injured in crash after police chase

Authorities say a Mississippi Valley State football player who was a passenger in a car involved in a police chase was killed in a crash that left the driver injured

Sports - ABC News - November 11

BBC chair calls for overhaul of UK broadcasting rules

Samir Shah wants regulatory regime improved so public service broadcasters can act with ‘agility, flexibility and pace’

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Longtime Blazers broadcaster Brian Wheeler dies at 62

Former Portland Trail Blazers broadcaster Brian Wheeler, the radio voice of the team from 1998-2019, has died

Sports - ABC News - November 9

Harris Has Targeted Racism and Sexism While in Office. She Doesn’t Broadcast It.

As vice president, Kamala Harris has targeted racial and gender gaps in health care, lending and other areas. She isn’t running on that part of her record.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Saturday schedule, broadcast info for NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, Trucks at Homestead

Cup teams will practice and qualify Saturday morning before the Truck and Xfinity Series race later in the day.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Jim Donovan, Longtime Cleveland Browns Broadcaster, Dies After Cancer Battle

Donovan became the full-time voice of the team upon its return to the N.F.L. in 1999 and held the job until the start of this season when he retired for his health.

Sports - The New York Times - October 27

Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition has lost a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election Sunday

World - ABC News - October 27

Japan’s ruling coalition to lose majority in election, national broadcaster says

PM Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party faces losses amid voter anger over funding scandal and cost of living. Japan’s ruling coalition is certain to lose its majority in parliament in ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Japan’s ruling party is certain to lose a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s conservative ruling party braced for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house of parliament in Sunday’s elections.

Voters in Liechtenstein withdraw state funding from the country's public radio broadcaster

Voters in Liechtenstein have voted to withdraw state funding from the tiny country’s public radio broadcaster, a decision that leaves the station’s future in doubt

World - ABC News - October 28

Immersive entertainment company Cosm lands rights to broadcast NFL games

The immersive experience, with a 360-degree dome and giant 12K+ LED screens, allows people to feel as though they are at the game.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Bob Costas, 72, Is Retiring From Broadcasting Major League Baseball

Costas called his first M.L.B. game for NBC Sports more than 40 years ago.

Sports - The New York Times - October 31

BBC chair suggests ending 'odd' 10-year charter renewal

Samir Shah says there's a "sense of almost perpetual government review over the BBC".

Truth under siege: How broadcasters uphold democracy in a challenging election

Local television and radio stations are working to combat disinformation and ensure voters have the facts they need to make informed decisions in the upcoming election, while also investing in new ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Dave Sims replacing John Sterling as Yankees radio play-by-play broadcaster

Dave Sims is replacing John Sterling as Suzyn Waldman’s play-by-play partner on New York Yankees radio broadcasts

Sports - ABC News - November 15

Dave Sims replacing John Sterling as Yankees radio play-by-play broadcaster

Dave Sims is replacing John Sterling as Suzyn Waldman’s play-by-play partner on New York Yankees radio broadcasts

Entertainment - ABC News - November 15

Netflix’s Streaming Issues Create Concerns Over N.F.L. Broadcasts

The Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight was horrible, and so was the streaming experience for many viewers, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

ESPN to Air Mickey Mouse Broadcast for Christmas Day N.B.A. Game

The network and the league will continue the trend of presenting alternative broadcasts when the Knicks face the Spurs.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Two brothers die in Ballymoney crash

Brothers Des and Sam Holmes were travelling in a car that was involved in a collision with a lorry.

3 dead in helicopter crash in Louisiana

Three people were killed in a helicopter crash in southwest Louisiana Friday night, according to officials.

Man dies after motorcycle crash

A man has died after a collision on the Derrylin Road, police have said.

Russell crashes heavily in Mexican Grand Prix practice

Mercedes’ George Russell sets the pace in a first practice session at the Mexico City Grand Prix punctuated by a heavy crash for Williams’ Alex Albon.

Appeals made after WW2 plane crash discovery

The crash happened on 6 August 1945, the same day United States military dropped a nuclear bomb on Hiroshima.

Tram derails and crashes into shop in central Oslo

At least four people injured including the driver in ‘surreal’ incident that caused panic in Norwegian capital. A tram has careered into a store in central Oslo after coming off its rails, in an ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Apology issued to family of man killed in train crash

A friend of Mr Evans accused the British Transport Police of failing to support the family.

A truck crashes in Ecuador's Amazon killing 10 people

Law enforcement authorities in Ecuador say 10 people were killed after the truck they were traveling in on the country's Amazon fell into a ravine

World - ABC News - November 3

Michigan semitruck crash kills four people

At least 4 people were killed and 17 more were injured when a semitruck crashed into a line of stopped traffic on a Michigan highway.

Train safety system failed before fatal crash, report says

David Tudor Evans died after the crash and four others were seriously injured.

Latest in Crashing Football Broadcasts

Kirk Herbstreit’s Dog, Known for Crashing Football Broadcasts, Dies

Kirk Herbstreit announces the death of his service dog Ben, beloved for crashing football broadcasts

'The Simpsons' will be part of Monday Night Football alternate broadcast on Dec. 9

'The Simpsons' will be part of Monday Night Football alternate broadcast on Dec. 9

MVSU football player killed, driver injured in crash after police chase

BBC chair calls for overhaul of UK broadcasting rules

Longtime Blazers broadcaster Brian Wheeler dies at 62

Harris Has Targeted Racism and Sexism While in Office. She Doesn’t Broadcast It.

Saturday schedule, broadcast info for NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, Trucks at Homestead

Jim Donovan, Longtime Cleveland Browns Broadcaster, Dies After Cancer Battle

Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty

Japan’s ruling coalition to lose majority in election, national broadcaster says

Japan’s ruling party is certain to lose a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says

Voters in Liechtenstein withdraw state funding from the country's public radio broadcaster

Immersive entertainment company Cosm lands rights to broadcast NFL games

Bob Costas, 72, Is Retiring From Broadcasting Major League Baseball

BBC chair suggests ending 'odd' 10-year charter renewal

Truth under siege: How broadcasters uphold democracy in a challenging election

Dave Sims replacing John Sterling as Yankees radio play-by-play broadcaster

Dave Sims replacing John Sterling as Yankees radio play-by-play broadcaster

Netflix’s Streaming Issues Create Concerns Over N.F.L. Broadcasts

ESPN to Air Mickey Mouse Broadcast for Christmas Day N.B.A. Game

Two brothers die in Ballymoney crash

3 dead in helicopter crash in Louisiana

Man dies after motorcycle crash

Russell crashes heavily in Mexican Grand Prix practice

Appeals made after WW2 plane crash discovery

Tram derails and crashes into shop in central Oslo

Apology issued to family of man killed in train crash

A truck crashes in Ecuador's Amazon killing 10 people

Michigan semitruck crash kills four people

Train safety system failed before fatal crash, report says

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