Greece At Impasse Over Broadcaster ERT; Coalition Government Under Threat Greek officials failed to reach an agreement on the status of public broadcaster ERT on Thursday night, throwing the coalition government into further disarray. Following the abrupt closure of the broadcaster by Prime Minister Antonis Samaras on June 11, the Council of State earlier this week ordered ERT back on air until a restructured service is established. But Samaras and his coalition ...
June 21, 2013 - Deadline Hollywood
Greece’s Coalition Government Teeters Over Broadcaster Impasse Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras may be set to lose a coalition partner over his closure of the country’s state broadcaster ERT, heightening concern about his government’s stability.
June 21, 2013 - Bloomberg
Punter, broadcaster Dave Jennings dies at 61 Dave Jennings, a four-time Pro Bowl punter who played for the Giants and Jets and became a broadcaster for both teams after his playing career ended, has died at the age of 61. Jennings, who had suffered from Parkinson’s disease since 1996, died at his home this morning, the Giants have announced. “Dave Jennings was…
June 19, 2013 - NBC Sports: ProFootballTalk
Dick Ebersol in USA Today He was a great driver and a terrific broadcaster, but above anything else he was a kind and generous human being,NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol said. "His character and his spirit will define how he is remembered by all of us."
Frank McCourt in SI.com Joe Torre is one of the most respected men in the game of baseball,Dodgers owner Frank McCourt said. "As a player, a broadcaster, a manager and in his life off the field, Joe is a winner through and through."