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Washington Capitals' star Alex Ovechkin warms up before Game 4 against the Montreal Canadiens on April 27, 2025.

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.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 27, 2025 0
The Sacramento debut for the Athletics was nothing short of a disaster. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Athletics broadcast dealt with multiple significant technical issues in Sacramento opener

"Not ready for prime time."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 1, 2025 0
One of the many random black screen cuts experienced on Rockies TV during Friday's season opener against the Rays. Photo Credit: Rockies.TV

Rockies TV experienced multiple random black screen cuts

"It's brutal!"

By Michael Dixon OnMar 28, 2025 0
A MLB.TV network error image on March 27, 2025.

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."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 27, 2025 0
Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche against the Chicago Blackhawks on March 10, 2025.

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."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 11, 2025 0
A graphic for UFC 313 on ESPN+.

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+.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 9, 2025 0
An image posted to Reddit on UFC 313 streaming issues.

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.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 9, 2025 0
Peacock

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.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 18, 2025 0
James Pike.

Pit reporter James Pike called full FloRacing NASCAR Regional broadcast of South Carolina 400 after tech collapse

James Pike wound up taking on a play-by-play role due to technical issues.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 24, 2024 0
The Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros in a 2024 MLB Wild Card game.

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.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 2, 2024 0
ESPNU's technical difficulties left viewers missing the opening moments of the Boise State-Georgia Southern game.

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

"I now have an irrational hatred of Pittsburgh."

By Sam Neumann OnAug 31, 2024 1
Bally Sports Southeast had serious technical issues during Friday's Braves-Padres game, leading to some weird visuals in the first inning.

Bally broadcast has awkward video issues during Braves-Padres game

"Sorry for the technical difficulties..."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 13, 2024 0
Super Bowl blackout Columbia, S.C. Photo Credit: Mike Dojc via X/Twitter

Spectrum viewers in Columbia, SC report Super Bowl LVIII broadcast outage

"Not every channel—JUST THE SUPER BOWL! Unbelievable!"

By Arthur Weinstein OnFeb 11, 2024 0
The Pat McAfee Show and ESPN have technical issues on cable

Aaron Rodgers questioned cable outage during weekly Pat McAfee Show segment

"Aaron did text me. He was like, 'Heard we got cut off?'"

By Brandon Contes OnNov 3, 2023 1
WNBA Finals on ESPN

ESPN glitch made WNBA Finals viewers feel like it was Groundhog Day

This could have been a disaster if the technical issues lasted much longer and caused the national audience to miss any action.

By Brandon Contes OnOct 19, 2023 1
A technical difficulties graphic on Bally Sports Detroit.

35 minutes of Angels-Tigers not televised over Bally Sports production truck issues

"We apologize for the technical difficulties. We'll continue to work on that. In the meantime, we bring you baseball via radio on TV."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 25, 2023 0
NHL digital ad issues during Stars-Wild Game 4.

NHL digital ad technology continues to show its issues

This was a prominent spot for this technology to glitch, but it's far from the only glitch or wider issue it's had this season.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 24, 2023 1
YES Network experiencing technical difficulties

Brooklyn Nets and Denver Nuggets broadcasts experienced power outage for more than 30 minutes

"Our truck in the loading dock here at Barclays Center lost power."

By Brandon Contes OnMar 20, 2023 0
Sunday Ticket issues in Week 2.

NFL Sunday Ticket again hit by significant issues in Week 2

DirecTV's NFL Sunday Ticket hit major issues in Week 1, and then hit them again in Week 2 for many.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 18, 2022 0
First Things First

FS1 tech issues silenced Nick Wright’s First Things First for 30 minutes

"I would like to apologize to America and to my coworkers."

By Brandon Contes OnSep 13, 2022 2
A Sportsnet Jets-Flames tweet.

Sportsnet’s Jets-Flames broadcast lost its announcers, and that drew some interesting reactions

The Jets-Flames broadcast on Sportsnet ran into some announcer issues, but not everyone was upset with that.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 21, 2022 0
A NBA League Pass error message Wednesday, Dec. 11.

NBA League Pass experienced notable outages and issues for more than an hour Wednesday

League Pass issues and errors were widely reported across the U.S. Wednesday evening.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 11, 2019 1
Some DirecTV issues Saturday.

Several DirecTV channels have been just jumbled pixels for hours for many viewers

Channels including ESPN, NBCSN and FS1 all weren't working in high definition for many DirecTV subscribers Saturday.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 2, 2019 17
A TNT feed of APOEL - Ajax lost commentator audio for several minutes Tuesday.

TNT lost its announcing feed for several minutes during a UEFA Champions League match between APOEL and Ajax

The announcer feed went out for a few minutes, sparking some complaints.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 20, 2019 6

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