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CP Communications worked with Gravity Media to bring Gravity’s SMARThead robotic camera technology to the U.S. for the first time at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. Two SMARThead+
The Chicago native has emerged as a leader at Marquette’s student-run production operation, directing broadcasts, mentoring peers, and building toward a career in live sports The future of live sports
Gen.G beat LYON 3-0 in Allen, Texas, removing North America's last team from Worlds 2026. The LCK top seed are now one series from a first Worlds final, with a revived Invictus Gaming in the way.
The following article "WNBA has most-watched playoffs since inaugural season" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Capped by the first Game 7 in its history, the WNBA had its most-watched postseason since its inaugural year. The 2026 WNBA Playoffs averaged 1.49 million viewers across…
More than 100 Pac-12 and Atlantic 10 games will feature Ross XPression graphics, advanced statistical analysis, and studio coverage from Englewood Cliffs USA Sports is preparing for a busy college
Gravity Media recently teamed with event technical design business, Vibanti at the 2026 IMF and World Bank Annual meetings which were held in Bangkok, Thailand, in October. The production brought
Verizon, an official NFL partner since 2010, has outlined its network and connected-technology work for the 2026 NFL season, spanning officiating, coach communications and stadium connectivity for fans. Since the
Invictus Gaming knocked out fellow LPL side Top Esports in the opening quarter-final of Worlds 2026 in Allen, Texas. The result guarantees China a semi-final place after the LPL's 0-4 start in the Swiss Stage.
The following article "WNBA Finals Game 7 among league’s most-watched games" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. The WNBA Finals ended with one of the league’s largest audiences and delivered cable’s top sports audience of a college football Saturday. Saturday’s Dream-Valkyries WNBA Finals…
Monumental Sports Network (MNMT), the local media rights holder for the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards and WNBA’s Washington Mystics, has announced updates to its Monumental+ (M+) streaming app.
Stephen Arnold Music has developed the original musical theme and sonic branding package for Gray Media and Raycom Sports’ new slate of Atlanta Hawks broadcasts on WANF (Atlanta News First)
Gravity Media has deployed its fully IP-based OB truck, Nova 110, in Belgium for the first time. It made its operational debut supporting a UEFA Europa League match between Union
DAZN has secured an exclusive option on the global streaming rights to the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, according to the Guardian. The deal extends the streaming platform’s relationship with football’s world governing body. DAZN paid $1bn (£745m) for the global rights to the first 32-team Club World…
Production strategy includes remote control rooms in Los Angeles and Charlotte, Big Ten Network resources, and scalable camera complements for marquee matchups Rome is not exactly a traditional place to
Second year of regular-season coverage features 82 games, expanded emphasis on remote production, and mobile units from NEP and Live Media Group Although TNT Sports has been a home to
Cloud-based replay technology, Viz Libero telestration, new Haivision X4 encoders, new graphics package highlight production plans for 2026-27 season The bulk of the college basketball season tips off today, and
Behind The Mic provides a roundup of recent news regarding on-air talent, including new deals, departures, and assignments compiled from press releases and reports around the industry. In this week’s
Tubi and Major League Soccer will stream two Decision Day matches live and free on Saturday, Nov. 7, in the U.S. The games are Inter Miami CF vs. Charlotte FC
The following article "Weekday matinee WNBA Finals Game 6 audience on par with primetime games" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Despite starting at 12:30 PM ET on a weekday, Game 6 of the WNBA Finals averaged an audience in line with the primetime games earlier in the series. Thursday’s…
The following article "WNBA Finals nears Game 5 high, but viewership takes hit from competition" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Facing its toughest competition yet, the WNBA Finals viewership held up about as well as one could expect Monday night. Monday’s Dream-Valkyries WNBA Finals…
