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BBC ordered to Delhi High Court over Modi documentary
BBC ordered to Delhi High Court over Modi documentary
The documentary focused on the prime minister's role in anti-Muslim violence in Gujarat in 2002.
2023-05-22 23:28
JPMorgan says Dimon never had discussions with former executive over Epstein
JPMorgan says Dimon never had discussions with former executive over Epstein
JPMorgan Chase & Co said on Wednesday Chief Executive Jamie Dimon never had discussions with Jes Staley, a
2023-05-31 21:50
Turkish warplanes hit Kurdish militia targets in northern Syria after US downed Turkish armed drone
Turkish warplanes hit Kurdish militia targets in northern Syria after US downed Turkish armed drone
Turkish warplanes have carried out airstrikes on sites believed to be used by U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters in northern Syria
2023-10-07 00:57
University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders might have to have his left foot amputated
University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders might have to have his left foot amputated
New University of Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders faces the possibility of having his left foot amputated as a result of continuing bloodflow issues
2023-06-17 05:47
Gavin Rossdale celebrates 3 decades of Bush songs with a greatest hits album, 'Loaded'
Gavin Rossdale celebrates 3 decades of Bush songs with a greatest hits album, 'Loaded'
Putting together a collection of Bush’s greatest hits was relatively easy
2023-11-09 11:25
West Virginia Public Broadcasting chief steps down in latest shakeup at news outlet
West Virginia Public Broadcasting chief steps down in latest shakeup at news outlet
The executive director of West Virginia Public Broadcasting has stepped down after one year
2023-08-16 05:27
F1 Kids broadcast an admirable idea – but a reminder that all children want to be is grown up
F1 Kids broadcast an admirable idea – but a reminder that all children want to be is grown up
“Now it’s time to cross over to our F1 Juniors,” said Sky’s lead presenter Simon Lazenby, in a feel which became familiar throughout the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend. Often the broadcaster striving for new avenues, never afraid of the status quo, Sky Sports took their television trials to a different avenue this weekend with the first-ever Formula 1 broadcast for children. An admirable experiment, it gave three teenagers a few days to savour as they started their summer holidays in Budapest alongside broadcasters Radzi Chinyanganya and Harry Benjamin. For Braydon, Scarlett and Zak – the latter a go-karter at junior level, the former duo presenters on Sky’s BAFTA-winning kids show FYI – it presented opportunities of a lifetime with interviews, quizzes and predictions with the best drivers and pundits in the paddock. And it provided some indisputably heartwarming moments. Like the segment where Zak met Lewis Hamilton and spoke to his hero about how inspiring the Mercedes star has been to black kids around the world, before then sitting in his Mercedes car. Or Scarlett and Braydon quizzing the “terrible trio” of George Russell, Lando Norris and Alex Albon about what ice cream they’d describe themselves as. “Vanilla”, Norris quipped, pointing at Russell. There’s something about the involvement of adolescents in a press environment which can bring some much-needed lightheartedness to what can sometimes be a sterile process for all involved. For example, who can forget the young boy, in awe of his sporting icon, who asked Roger Federer at the US Open in 2017: “Switzerland is really cool, right? There isn’t too much livestock. So why do they call you the GOAT [greatest of all time]?” Yet, away from one-on-ones with drivers, the core aspect to the alternative broadcast was the informal race coverage, live on free-to-air Sky Showcase, which presented an F1 race in an entirely different format. There were bright, 3D-augmented graphics throughout, with a colour-coordinated leaderboard which, frankly, seemed clearer than the usual feed at times. Explainers popped up at various points, defining key F1-focused terms for younger viewers. The use of avatars for each driver was a cute touch, though obviously best kept for this experiment. Overall, it provided something completely unique and distinctive for a 70-lap race which provided a common routine in the obligatory Max Verstappen victory. Sure, nobody was asking for an F1-kids broadcast. And inevitably, naysayers online will have been quick to roll their eyes at the initiative. It was notable that both Sky F1 and Benjamin turned off replies to their tweets involving F1 Juniors over the weekend. Less an indication of the general reaction to the initiative and more a sign of the times – and the highly-charged, often-abusive nature of social media. But that is not the point. F1 has for a while been a step ahead of other sports in the intuitiveness and creativity of its product, to the stage now where it is in the midst of a period of unprecedented worldwide popularity. The most obvious is the fly-on-the-wall nature of Drive to Survive on Netflix, a format only now being followed by the professional tennis and golf tours in search of extra eyeballs. It is a fine balancing act, though. During practice and the qualifying show, there were regular interspersions on the main feed to the Juniors, a process which may well have irritated petrolheads and fans of a sterner generation. While Sky like to push boundaries, their executives will be all too aware of trying to avoid alienating their core viewership. The one-off nature of F1 Juniors, at least this season, means this is unlikely to materialise. And there were moments of awkwardness. Like cutting to Christian Horner on the pit wall, seemingly in a baffled daze, who bluntly said: “Can we come back and do this in another 10 laps or so?” Like a selfie in the commentary booth with Danica Patrick, who had earlier stated the nature of sport “is masculine and aggressive” as she spoke about the lack of female racing drivers. There were obviously a few mistakes here and there – and it wasn’t completely crisp and clear-cut. But then it wasn’t meant to be. And, frankly, nor is David Croft and Martin Brundle’s expert commentary always error-free. In a sport as technical and fast-paced as F1, perfection is near-on impossible. Of course, unless you’re Verstappen at the moment. But the underlying takeaway is this: as a child, all you want to be is treated as a grown-up. The best way of learning about the intricacies of a sport like Formula 1 is to immerse yourself in the usual feed on a regular basis, creating a curiosity gap to discover more. As a one-off, F1 Juniors was worthwhile and undoubtedly a commendable initiative. For intrigued parents, showing their children an F1 race for the first time, who knows how many may have flicked on the coverage? Who knows how many might now flick on an F1 race in the future on a Sunday afternoon? Something different is not to be something dismissed. 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2023-09-16 20:15
The Australian climate protesters cast as extremists
The Australian climate protesters cast as extremists
Activists say they're being labelled as threats to public safety to justify heavy-handed policing.
2023-07-19 23:53
Athletics complete their first series sweep with 8-6 victory over Brewers
Athletics complete their first series sweep with 8-6 victory over Brewers
Seth Brown and Brent Rooker hit back-to-back homers in the fourth inning to help the Oakland Athletics complete their first series sweep of the season with an 8-6 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday
2023-06-12 06:48
Arizona State seeks to snap a 7-game skid vs. FBS teams when the Sun Devils visit Cal
Arizona State seeks to snap a 7-game skid vs. FBS teams when the Sun Devils visit Cal
Arizona State visits California looking to snap a seven-game losing streak against FBS opponents
2023-09-29 00:19
No. 9 USC hopes to show finishing touch on offense hosting Arizona
No. 9 USC hopes to show finishing touch on offense hosting Arizona
The ninth-ranked Southern California Trojans had to hold on in closer than expected road wins at Arizona State and Colorado the past two weeks, in part because of struggles running the ball in the second half to protect their lead
2023-10-06 02:24
Where is Christine Quinn now? 'Selling Sunset' star focussing on crypto real estate company
Where is Christine Quinn now? 'Selling Sunset' star focussing on crypto real estate company
Christine Quinn became very popular among fans for the drama she stirred up
2023-05-19 13:57