No one said these Olympics would be easy. Not even watching them.
Midway through the first week of the Tokyo Games, even the most cautiously optimistic viewer of Friday’s opening ceremony is now likely to be rubbing their eyes: With shocking upsets, unexpected exits, a 16-hour time difference and a thicket of broadcast, cable and streaming options, the most tumultuous Olympics in years are starting to catch up with the NBC stable of networks, which hold the lucrative U.S. television rights to the two-week event.
Times television editor Matt Brennan, senior writer Greg Braxton and digital editor Tracy Brown have been keeping an eye on the Games from the comfort of their homes. Read on for their discussion of the difficulties facing the Olympics and its American broadcasters and a few of the silver linings that have emerged so far.
Back To School Giveaway | V101 5
iheart.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from iheart.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
USA vs Qatar, 2021 Gold Cup semifinals: What to watch for
starsandstripesfc.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from starsandstripesfc.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Tokyo Olympics are turning into NBC s worst nightmare
sfgate.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from sfgate.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.