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TBS lost their Capitals-Canadiens feed for 30 minutes, switched to Sportsnet’s

TNT Sports' Capitals-Canadiens feed was out for 30 minutes, leading to them switching to the Sportsnet feed.

Power outage takes PGA Tour event on CBS, Golf Channel off the air

The technical difficulties could bode well for the LPGA and LIV Golf, both of which are also airing tournaments.

Rockies TV experienced multiple random black screen cuts

"It's brutal!"

MLB.tv crashes on Opening Day, subscribers outraged

"We pay $150 to get a non-functional @MLBTV app on #OpeningDay, and they wonder why baseball isn't the 'national pastime' anymore."

Altitude apologizes for ‘software malfunction’ that caused Avalanche fans with Xfinity to miss Nathan MacKinnon milestone

"Due to a software malfunction, a programming error occurred that ended the live broadcast early for some viewers."

ESPN+ offers UFC 313 replay after PPV-buying issues, but no rebates for ‘pissed-off people’ Dana White mentioned

ESPN's logic is that those who couldn't buy the PPV weren't charged, but that ignores what they paid for ESPN+.

ESPN+ roasted for UFC 313 PPV streaming issues, adding to talk of the promotion leaving the broadcaster

The UFC 313 PPV, exclusive to ESPN+, couldn't be purchased by many subscribers. That added to criticisms of that soon-expiring broadcast deal.

ABC missed most of the second half of Auburn-Kentucky due to technical difficulties

The Tigers' historic first win in Rupp Arena since 1988 saw most of its second half not televised.

Justin Jefferson’s NFL Honors speech dedicated to Randy Moss disrupted by teleprompter malfunction

"I'm sorry guys, the prompter..."

Peacock blasted for feed crash around late Liverpool goals

The two stoppage-time goals in Liverpool-Brentford Saturday weren't seen by many watching on Peacock.

Tigers-Astros ESPN on ABC broadcast hit major audio issues with both sound and sync

A lot of audio problems showed up for many trying to watch Tigers-Astros on ABC.

Under-fire Bally Sports sees repeated app crashes across several markets

Users across multiple markets flooded the @BallySportsHelps account's mentions, and they didn't have much help to offer.

ESPNU’s Boise State-Georgia Southern broadcast suffered technical difficulties

"I now have an irrational hatred of Pittsburgh."

ESPNU viewers frustrated after broadcast misses Arkansas score

An Arkansas touchdown was overshadowed by the dreaded black screen on ESPNU's broadcast.

NESN 360 kept jumping to an old game during Sunday’s Red Sox-Orioles clash

Sunday's Red Sox-Orioles broadcast on NESN 360 kept jumping back to Friday's game feed.

WNBA broadcast featured overlapping English and Spanish audio on several ABC affiliates

Viewers around the country reported the English and Spanish audio overlapping during the Storm-Fever broadcast.

FS1 technical issues silence announcers, drop scorebug in Rays-Rangers game

The Rangers-Rays game doesn't have any announcers …This should be an SAP-like option for every single televised sporting event."

Caitlin Clark’s record was missed on Fox Buffalo affiliate WUTV, which froze for 4:47 and came back to her halftime interview

This was not ideal for those hoping to watch Clark set the record live on WUTV.

ESPN experiences severe technical difficulties during Lakers-Nuggets telecast

ESPN suffered multiple minutes of silence as the mics went out in their NBA broadcast booth thanks to technical difficulties.

Paramount+ problems highlight how unserious the idea of a streaming-only Super Bowl is

An antenna would have made for a more enjoyable experience.

The lights went out on CBS’s halftime show during Chiefs-Ravens

"Let there be light!"

NBC Grand Rapids meteorologist explains Lions signal loss: ‘The timing on this issue literally could not have been worse’

"We are just as upset as you are for missing part of the game."

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