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We’re nearly two weeks into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and FOX Sports’ digital team has not stopped streaming on YouTube. And it won’t until well after someone lifts the
At one time a trailblazer with the launch of the Longhorn Network, the University of Texas at Austin is now adjusting to life as a power player in college athletics’
Over Exposed provided remote production coverage of the London Mini Marathon for London Marathon Events and the BBC, deploying a nine-camera setup for the event in central London. The Mini
Gravity Media Chief RF Communications Engineer Glenn Willems uses Wisycom RF over Fiber and wireless solutions across major cycling events and international marathons, including the Tour of Italy, Tour of
The iconic London Marathon once again took to the streets of the British capital last weekend (26 April 2026). After a world record 1.13 million people applied for the ballot
At this year’s London Marathon, Sabastian Sawe made history by becoming the first person to break the two hour barrier in an official marathon. While the Kenyan sprinted over the
“We’re not chasing after innovation for the sake of innovation,” begins World Athletics head of broadcast operations Fred Sanchez. “You might think that a fancy camera shot and so on
For events as complex as major global athletics tournaments, teamwork really is the key to success. And for World Athletics, which is in the second year of a multi-year host
After last summer’s Softball National Championship victory and last week’s win at the Men’s Swimming and Diving National Championship, the University of Texas has been adding hardware to their trophy
Riedel Communications’ SimplyLive RiMotion R12 replay system is supporting Binghamton University Athletics’ live sports production program, which now produces more than 120 ESPN and regional broadcasts annually. The program is
Close-up shots of pole vaulters contorting their bodies over bars, and sprinters stretching for the finish line may be grabbing the attention of viewers during this weekend’s World Athletics Indoor
Arkona Technologies will announce a series of enhancements to its BLADE//runner platform at NAB 2026 (Booth C.1808). The updates focus on usability and workflow flexibility. BLADE//planner Leading the new releases
Grass Valley has completed an upgrade of University of Pittsburgh Athletics’ broadcast facilities, transitioning the department to a SMPTE ST 2110 IP backbone. The project was carried out in partnership
Grass Valley has expanded its long-term partnership with University of Pittsburgh Athletics by completing a major upgrade of its production infrastructure, transitioning the department’s broadcast facilities to a SMPTE ST
Texas Athletics sought to modernize its media production, enhance fan experiences, and prepare students for sports media careers. By collaborating with Dell Technologies, they aimed to achieve cutting-edge broadcast capabilities.
Grass Valley and integration partner Tab M Solutions have completed Phase 1 of a new broadcast production control room for the University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics: Fighting Illini Productions. Delivered
Live-production academic program Butler Sports Live produced a total of 40 fall-sports events in 2025-26 Today’s collegiate athletics have become the proving ground for tomorrow’s live-sports-production professionals. Launched in 2021,
The Southern Conference (SoCon) and ESPN announce a multi-year extension of their media rights agreement, continuing a longstanding relationship that will provide national linear and digital exposure for SoCon athletics
When the University of St. Thomas moved to Division I athletics, it needed an arena experience to match. Learn how Panasonic Projector & Display Americas helped power the Lee and
Binghamton University’s Division of Athletics has joined forces with longstanding New York area sports broadcast giant MSG Networks to telecast select home games during the spring semester. The partnership with
