Acting chief of US Olympic committee leaving amid turmoil in wake of Chicago 2016 voteOctober 7th, 2009 Acting head of US Olympic Committee to step downSix months of shaky decisions and turmoil came to a head for the U.S. Olympic Committee on Wednesday when its acting CEO said she would step down, bringing more chaos to an organization that was humiliated when Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Games fell flat.
3 reasons why each 2016 bid city can win; 3 reasons why each can loseOctober 1st, 2009 3 reasons why each Olympic bid can win or loseFriday's vote by the International Olympic Committee in Copenhagen to select the host city for the 2016 Summer Games is too close to call. Any of the four candidate cities — Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo — could win.
Site of 2016 Games will play big part in USOC's future relations with IOC, own membersOctober 1st, 2009 USOC has a lot riding on Chicago 2016 winCOPENHAGEN — They shelved long-awaited plans for a TV network after only a month, and made nice with International Olympic Committee members who think they're hogging the piggy bank. They even smoothed things over with the disgruntled staffers in their own organization.
IOC awards Spanish TV rights to RTVE for 2014, 2016 Olympics for $100 millionSeptember 4th, 2009 Spanish TV secures Olympic rights for $100MLONDON — Spanish public broadcaster RTVE secured national broadcast rights for the 2014 and 2016 Olympics on Friday in a deal worth $100 million, another revenue boost for the IOC during the global recession. The International Olympic Committee said RTVE was awarded the rights across all platforms, including free television, subscription TV, radio, Internet and mobile phones.
Imus radio show moves its TV simulcast to Fox Business NetworkSeptember 3rd, 2009 Fox Business Network to simulcast ImusNEW YORK — Don Imus is moving to Fox Business Network. The young cable network, which has been struggling to find viewers, has agreed to simulcast Imus' radio show on weekdays from 6 to 9 a.m.
A&E says it plans to announce airdate soon for documentary special about Jackson familyAugust 20th, 2009 A&E to announce airdate soon for Jacksons specialNEW YORK — The A&E network says an airdate for its documentary special about members of the Jackson family will be announced soon. A&E spokesman Dan Silberman says the program focuses on brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon Jackson.
US Olympic Committee delays launch of Olympic network in face of IOC objectionsAugust 16th, 2009 USOC backs off disputed Olympic network plansBERLIN — The U.S. Olympic Committee had everything to lose and nothing to air.
With USOC Network planned, USA Gymnastics tumbles in with NBC, UniversalAugust 12th, 2009 NBC signs deal to air more live US gymnasticsDALLAS — USA Gymnastics signed a deal Wednesday to air its biggest events on NBC and cable partner Universal Sports through 2012. The agreement, combined with domestic and international contracts NBC has with swimming, skating, track and skiing, gives the networks the lion's share of the coverage of U.S.
Dish Network subsidiary to offer $1 billion in debt for general corporate purposesAugust 12th, 2009 Dish Network to launch $1B debt offeringENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Satellite-TV services provider Dish Network Corp.
Fox not among networks airing President Obama's news conferenceJuly 22nd, 2009 Fox not among outlets airing Obama news conferenceNEW YORK — The Fox network says it's skipping live coverage of President Barack Obama's prime-time news conference Wednesday night. But the session, beginning at 8 p.m.
IOC chastises US Olympic Committee for 'unilaterally' launching Olympic TV networkJuly 9th, 2009 IOC criticizes USOC for launching networkLONDON — The International Olympic Committee chastised U.S. Olympic officials on Thursday for "unilaterally" launching their own television network, warning the project could jeopardize relations with Olympic broadcaster NBC.
Clarification: Michael Jackson-TVJuly 6th, 2009 Clarification: Michael Jackson-TVNEW YORK — In a July 4 story about various television networks' coverage of the Michael Jackson memorial service, The Associated Press reported that Fox News Channel had not announced its plans. Fox communicated its plans Friday to several news organizations, not including the AP.
Several networks plan to cover Michael Jackson memorial service live from Staples CenterJuly 4th, 2009 Networks to offer live Jackson memorial coverageNEW YORK — The memorial for Michael Jackson may be a tough ticket live, but it shouldn't be hard to find it on television. ABC, CNN, MSNBC and E! Entertainment are among the networks that have already announced plans to offer live coverage of the Tuesday memorial, set for 10 a.m.
Tokyo 2016 invites Japan's crown prince to Copenhagen for Oct. 2 vote on Olympic siteJune 18th, 2009 Tokyo 2016 invites crown prince to IOC voteLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Officials of Tokyo's bid for the 2016 Olympics have invited Japan's crown prince to travel to Copenhagen for the IOC vote on Oct. 2. Tokyo Governor and bid committee president Shintaro Ishihara said Thursday that he has asked Prime Minister Tara Aso to invite Crown Prince Naruhito and Princess Masako to represent the bid at the International Olympic Committee session.
Obama says a TV network he won't name is 'entirely devoted to attacking' the White HouseJune 17th, 2009 Obama: Unnamed TV network attacks White HouseWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says one television network is "entirely devoted to attacking my administration."
Obama didn't name the network during an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, but his administration has often taken issue with Fox News. When the interviewer asked if Obama meant Fox News, the president didn't respond.
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