New media guru Sorrell urges Olympic sports to learn from YouTube, Pop Idol or lose fansOctober 5th, 2009 Olympics urged to learn from YouTube, Pop IdolCOPENHAGEN — The Olympic movement needs to learn from the likes of YouTube or risk losing young viewers for life, IOC members were told Monday. Communications guru Martin Sorrell advised global sports leaders to release their grip on exclusive broadcast rights and hand them over to a new generation of technology-savvy fans.
Television ratings for NFL games off to strong start this seasonOctober 1st, 2009 NFL TV ratings off to strong startNEW YORK — Television ratings for NFL games are off to a strong start this season. Fox has posted its highest average rating for the first three weeks since the network started televising the league in 1994.
3 leading media organization protest SEC credential policyAugust 20th, 2009 3 media groups protest SEC credential policyNEW YORK — Three leading media organizations sent a letter to the Southeastern Conference on Wednesday protesting new restrictions on use of sideline video and audio plus photos from college football games. Schools in the SEC include Florida, Alabama, LSU, Georgia and Tenneseee, whose football programs are usually ranked among the Top 25 teams in the country.
ESPN reporter Erin Andrews surreptitiously videotaped nude in hotel, video posted on WebJuly 21st, 2009 ESPN reporter secretly videotaped nude in hotelHARTFORD, Conn. — ESPN reporter Erin Andrews was secretly videotaped in the nude while she was alone in a hotel room, and the video was posted on the Internet, her attorney said.
MJ's kids 'turn to God, games, painting to cope with his death'July 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - King of Pop Michael Jackson's kids have reportedly turned to God, computer games and painting to live through the anguish of their father's sudden demise. The three children-Prince Michael I, 12, Paris, 11, and seven-year-old Prince Michael II, also known as Blanket, were taken to a Jehovah's Witness centre by the late icon's older sister Rebbie.
India-born Pittsburgh Pirates farmhand gets first win in Gulf Coast LeagueJuly 14th, 2009 India-born Pirates farmhand gets winLAKELAND, Fla. — Pittsburgh Pirates farmhand and reality show contestant Rinku Singh earned his first win Monday in the second game of a Gulf Coast League doubleheader.
St. Louis offers number of events tied to All-Star GameJuly 9th, 2009 Baseball events extend far beyond All-Star GameMajor League Baseball and St. Louis organizers are working on plenty of events to be enjoyed by those who don't have tickets to Tuesday's All-Star Game.
Former aspiring cricket players make pro baseball debuts after winning Indian reality showJuly 4th, 2009 Indian pitchers make pro baseball debutsMIAMI — Two former aspiring cricket players who won a reality show in India have made their professional baseball debuts. Left-hander Rinku Singh and right-hander Dinesh Patel, neither of whom had heard of baseball before appearing on "The Million Dollar Arm", each got a strikeout for the Pittsburgh Pirates' Rookie-level minor league team, the lowest level in the minor leagues.
Ronaldo and Kaka to be seen more: ESPN to share La Liga's US TV rights with GOLJune 22nd, 2009 ESPN to share La Liga's US TV rights with GOLNEW YORK — Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka will get a wider distribution platform in the United States next season. ESPN said on Monday that it will start sharing U.S.
MLB All-Star concert to feature Sheryl Crow and a $1 million donation to Stand Up to CancerJune 22nd, 2009 MLB All-Star concert to feature Sheryl CrowNEW YORK — Sheryl Crow will headline a fundraising concert during All-Star game weekend in St. Louis as part of Major League Baseball's commitment to participate in President Barack Obama's United We Serve initiative.
Joe Buck plans to include plenty of humor on new HBO show; premiere includes Favre interviewJune 15th, 2009 Joe Buck's new HBO show features Favre, comedyNEW YORK — Tim McCarver often finds himself laughing before games and between innings when he works alongside Joe Buck. Buck, Fox's lead play-by-play announcer for baseball and football, is known for a serious tone on the air.
Baseball's local television ratings hold steady as attendance declines in rough economyJune 11th, 2009 MLB TV ratings hold steady as attendance declinesNEW YORK — One bright side to all those empty seats behind home plate visible on television at the new Yankee Stadium: At least there are plenty of people seeing them from home. Viewership for the Yankees' YES Network is off to a record start.
Kate Hudson spotted cheering A-Rod at Yankee StadiumJune 7th, 2009 NEW YORK - It seems actress Kate Hudson is in no rush to end rumours that she's dating baseball star Alex Rodriguez. The actress cheered on A-Rod from the front row at Yankee Stadium, despite his team's 9-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, reports the New York Daily News.
Is Kate Hudson dating American Baseball icon?June 3rd, 2009 NEW YORK - Actress Kate Hudson has sparked rumours of dating American Baseball icon Alex Rodriguez ever since she was spotted with him in a restaurant here. "It's somewhat serious.
Hollywood star Tom Hanks throws out first pitch at baseball game in TokyoMay 9th, 2009 Tom Hanks throws out first pitch at game in TokyoTOKYO — Hollywood star Tom Hanks was in a league of his own Friday when he threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Japanese professional baseball game. Hanks, who is in Tokyo with director Ron Howard to promote their film "Angels & Demons," took a few warm-up pitches in the bullpen before heading out to the mound to throw out the first pitch at a game between the Yomiuri Giants and the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome.
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