South Korean broadcaster apologizes for Olympics broadcast filled with cultural stereotypes
Examples included using a picture of the Chernobyl disaster to introduce Ukraine as well a picture of Dracula to represent Romania.
Olympics News
Tokyo Opening Ceremony director fired over Holocaust joke from 1998
Yet another in a long line of things that have gone wrong for the Tokyo Olympics.
NBCUniversal has placed $51 million worth of Olympic ads and promos since November, including 1,208 on broadcast NBC
In addition to the 1,208 ads and promos on NBC proper since November, Olympic Channel has run 18,396, while NBCSN has aired 5,834, The Golf Channel has aired 1,832, and USA has aired 1,336.
Organizers have not ruled out last-minute Tokyo Olympics cancellation as Covid numbers rise among athletes
Is this a real possibility, or just an effort to reassure the public that they're being cautious?
Toyota pulls Olympics-themed domestic ads as Japanese public opinion on Tokyo Games plummets
Toyota could be the first of many to make a similar call here.
Michael Phelps to join NBC’s Tokyo Olympics coverage
Phelps will call some swimming events with Dan Hicks and Rowdy Gaines, along with serving as a primetime correspondent.
New York Times adds editor’s note to article over reporter’s upcoming book with Michael Phelps
"If editors had been aware of the conflict, the reporter would not have been given the assignment.”
Tokyo Olympics will be held entirely without in-person spectators
Well, this is a big blow to both the Tokyo Olympics and to NBC's presentation.
Fox Sports’ Emmanuel Acho gets roasted for “legalizing weed is terribly dangerous if you throw the javelin” take
"Legalizing weed in track and field competition is terribly dangerous if you throw the javelin."
Peacock announces live Tokyo Olympics coverage, including live gymnastics, track and field, and basketball
Several highlight shows and documentaries will also be part of Peacock's Olympics content.
Mary Carillo’s Real Sports segment on skateboarder Alexis Sablone is a tremendous piece of Olympic storytelling
"By competing in the Olympics, are there going to be fellow street skateboarders who think, 'Ah, she's sold out?'" "Probably. When I was 10 years old, I probably would have thought that about myself."
After Shams Charania reported that Chris Paul “plans to commit” to Team USA, Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Paul declined
It's unusual to see the NBA's two top newsbreakers report different things on the same story. Charania eventually confirmed that Paul has indeed turned the invite down.
Bucks sideline reporter Zora Stephenson joins NBC Sports for the Olympics and more
Stephenson notes that she'll continue her work with the Bucks as well.
On ‘Last Week Tonight,’ John Oliver questions whether Tokyo Olympics should be played
"All of this is a pretty good reminder that hosting the Olympics is never a good idea for a city."
Jessica Mendoza among those heading to Tokyo as reporters for NBC Olympics coverage
More Olympic talent has been revealed by NBC.
Cari Champion and Kenny Mayne will host nightly Olympics recap on Peacock
The two never worked together at ESPN despite years of overlapping time in Bristol.
NBC rolling out 1996 Olympics features on Peacock for 25th anniversary of Atlanta games
More Olympics features are coming to Peacock.
Vince Carter, Kara Lawson, Candace Parker among NBC’s Olympics basketball broadcasters
NBC is bringing a blend of experience and new faces to their Olympics basketball coverage.
