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SiriusXM to offer audio simulcasts of FIFA World Cup matches
Coverage will span satellite radio and streaming, with games airing primarily on SiriusXM’s Fox Sports channel.
FIFA World Cup 2026
Fox Sports to offer NFL broadcasts in Mexico
Fox Sports will serve as the exclusive broadcast partner of most regular-season games aired in Mexico, the company announced on Monday.
Fox promotes Tom Fleming to EVP, Ad Sales role at local TV business
In the new position, the long-time Fox executive will lead all sales efforts tied to the company's local news operations.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Charter hires Chris Hacker to lead corporate security division
Hacker previously worked in security-focused roles at the FBI and for Delta Air Lines; Charter says he will be responsible for the physical security of the company and its employees.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Telemundo launches free streaming channel with news from southwest stations
The new channel, called Noticias Telemundo Suroeste, will aggregate news reports and other information from the company's southwestern TV stations.
Comcast’s Xfinity TV to offer 4K access to FIFA World Cup games
Comcast will support a number of features, including multi-view windows and 4K feeds, during the FIFA World Cup tournament.
FIFA World Cup 2026
Clay Travis departs OutKick as part of Fox News Digital integration
Clay Travis is leaving the online publication he founded in 2011 as the website becomes further integrated into Fox News Digital.
California, New York prepping lawsuit to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal
The lawsuit could be filed in the next few weeks, according to a report from Reuters.
Omdia: FIFA World Cup spurs higher interest in smart TVs among retailers
The soccer tournament is causing more retailers to acquire smart TVs for their store shelves, particularly in the U.S., Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region.
DATA
Weigel to FCC: NextGen TV may disrupt free access to broadcast TV
In a letter sent to regulators this week, executives at Weigel urged officials to maintain an existing simulcast requirement for broadcasters.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Broadband group wants FCC relief from foreign-made wireless router ban
The broadband industry group NCTA has asked the FCC for a waiver to some of its rules concerning foreign-made wireless routers, citing potential supply constraints.
New Jersey police officer charged with stealing journalist’s camera equipment
The state trooper was tracked using an Apple AirTag located inside a bag of expensive camera equipment, state prosecutors said.