Sports presenter Kate Scott is preparing to host the 2026 Ballon d'Or gala, her third time as host of the football award ceremony. Scott, who was born in England, currently presents UEFA Champions League coverage for CBS Sports in the United States. Her career has included work on the Bundesliga, boxing and mixed martial arts broadcasts, and a number of major football events. Scott is known for speaking English, French, German and Spanish on air. She is married to former professional boxer Malik Scott.
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman may end their 25-year partnership as NFL broadcasters after Super Bowl 61. Both have contracts expiring after this season. ESPN has reportedly agreed a new deal with Buck but has not approached Aikman. Aikman has reportedly been angry over how the situation has unfolded. Front Office Sports reported that the two argued off-air during a Monday Night Football broadcast between the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills.
ESPN is reportedly weighing replacements for Troy Aikman in the Monday Night Football booth alongside Joe Buck. Aikman is not expected to sign a new deal, while Buck has already received a contract extension. A writer ranks eight candidates, placing former linebacker Luke Kuechly at the top. Others considered include Greg Olsen, Travis Kelce, Sean McVay and Kurt Warner. The list also dismisses Tony Romo and Pat McAfee as poor fits.
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TV presenter Kate Scott is set to host her fourth Ballon d'Or ceremony in 2026, when the world's most prestigious football award will be presented. The 45-year-old has hosted the event before, including the 2014 and 2015 ceremonies. Scott is known for her language skills and has conducted live translations in English, French, German and Spanish on CBS Sports coverage of the UEFA Champions League. She has also worked for several broadcasters, including Fox, Sky Sports and CNN, and covered combat sports and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Coffs Harbour radio host Michael Moffett will leave the Triple M Coffs Coast breakfast show on Friday, 6 November. He is moving to Canberra to host Forever Classic Workdays on 2CA, starting in mid-November. He replaces Rob Duckworth, who has been filling several on-air roles across the network. Capital Radio Network content director Mike Byrne praised Moffett for his work in local radio. Local political and civic leaders, including Cowper MP Pat Conaghan and Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams, have paid tribute to him. No replacement for the Coffs Harbour breakfast spot has been named.
Viewers criticised Al Michaels after a series of mistakes during Thursday Night Football's Bears and Patriots game at Soldier Field. His call of a late first-half Patriots touchdown by Rhamondre Stevenson drew attention, as did his description of a fumble that did not happen. He also misstated the year the Cubs won the World Series and wrongly placed the 2024 draft class in 2014. Michaels has said 2026 may be his final year calling NFL games, and some fans called for his retirement.
Sir David Attenborough, now 100, is estimated to be worth £24 million, or about $A45 million. His wealth comes from his years at the BBC, media deals, streaming payouts and his own production company. He spoke of loneliness after his wife, Jane Oriel, died suddenly from a brain haemorrhage in 1997. Early in his career, a BBC memo warned executives against putting him on air, saying his teeth were too big. He later became a major television presenter and documentary maker.
CBS has made J.J. Watt its full-time top colour commentator for NFL broadcasts, working alongside Jim Nantz. Watt had been named a temporary replacement for Tony Romo, who left the network in August after an arrest in Wisconsin for drink driving. The two sides officially parted ways in early October. Watt, 37, first joined CBS in 2023 on its studio show THE NFL TODAY. CBS holds the broadcast rights for Super Bowl 62 in the 2027 season, and Watt is expected to call the game.
Carrie Bickmore and Tommy Little have announced the end of their drive radio show, which is expected to finish at the end of 2026. The pair made the announcement live on air during Wednesday's broadcast. The show began in 2017 in the 3pm to 6pm timeslot. Bickmore said she had loved every minute of the show, while Little called the news really sad. Southern Cross Austereo's Head of Broadcast Content, Matthew O'Reilly, paid tribute to the pair and said the network would celebrate their achievements before the final broadcast.
CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz was hurt during a Sunday broadcast of the Bills and Raiders game. Nantz attempted a Peanut Punch demonstration with former defensive player J.J. Watt, who was showing a technique for protecting the ball. Nantz threw a counter right hand and afterwards held his right wrist, saying his wrist was broken. Watt said he did not expect Nantz to go that hard. Nantz was later seen holding an ice pack after a commercial break.
Troy Aikman's long partnership with Joe Buck may end after the 2026 season, as Aikman is in the final year of his ESPN contract. Buck has signed an extension to call Monday Night Football, while Aikman remains a free agent. An analysis ranks possible landing spots for Aikman in 2027, including CBS alongside Jim Nantz, Amazon Prime Video with Ian Eagle, NBC with Cris Collinsworth and Fox NFL Sunday. Aikman, who turns 60 in November, may also choose to step away from work for a time.
Joe Buck has reportedly signed a six-year ESPN extension worth around $108 million, while Troy Aikman has yet to sign a new deal. Aikman's five-year, $90 million contract ends after the Super Bowl in February. Front Office Sports reports the pair had an argument before a Week 6 broadcast, which de-escalated. ESPN declined to comment, and neither Buck nor Aikman has confirmed the tension. Aikman could be among several NFL broadcasters who change networks after the 2026 season.
Police raided Türkiye's most-watched news channel, Halk TV, on Wednesday, halting broadcasts and installing a government-appointed administrator. Chairman Cafer Mahiroğlu called it a dark day for Turkey and denied allegations against him, which prosecutors say relate to bribery, rigging tenders and money laundering. Prosecutors said 11 of 17 people named in a warrant had been detained. Critics say the move is part of a wider crackdown on media seen as critical of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Press freedom groups and the opposition condemned the raid.
Perth radio station Nova 93.7 has renamed its breakfast show Nat & Shaun with Joel Creasey, dropping the Nathan and Nat name. Longtime announcer Nathan Morris has been absent from the program since early 2025. A Nova spokesperson said he remains part of the network and is on leave, with no set date for his return. Natalie Locke announced the change on Monday, saying it reflects recent changes at the station. Joel Creasey, a Perth-raised comedian, will continue his national afternoon show alongside the expanded breakfast role.
Eric Collins, renowned for his energetic NBA commentary, made his mark on NFL broadcasts during the Bengals' 31-24 victory over the Dolphins. The veteran Hornets announcer, who joined Fox's NFL coverage this season, delivered an electrifying call of Ja'Marr Chase's 45-yard touchdown reception. Collins' enthusiastic style, which has endeared him to basketball fans for over a decade, translated well to football. The Bengals improved to 3-2 with their offensive performance, while Collins will soon return to NBA action as the Hornets' season begins.
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Jason Kelce has apologised for referring to the Philadelphia Eagles as 'we' during ESPN broadcasts. The former Eagles centre, who retired in 2024, has been working as an analyst for ESPN and NFL Network. During a halftime break of a game against the Bears, Kelce accidentally called the Eagles 'we' while discussing their offensive performance. Fellow analyst Pat McAfee jokingly called him out, and Kelce apologised to Bears fans. Kelce is set to cover the Eagles' game against the Jaguars in London in Week 5.
WIN Network will stop broadcasting Network 10 channels in Mount Gambier, Riverland, Griffith and Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, citing high costs. A University of Sydney professor says maintaining regional terrestrial TV is no longer cost-effective. Network 10 encourages viewers to stream its content online. Some residents prefer streaming, while others, like seniors, will be affected by the loss of free-to-air channels.
Richard Morecroft, a veteran ABC news presenter, has died at the age of 70 after being diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. He presented the ABC’s 7pm news bulletin for nearly 20 years and later hosted SBS’s Letters and Numbers. Morecroft was remembered as a trusted presence in Australian households and a passionate environmental advocate. Tributes have poured in from colleagues and public figures, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who described him as a beloved part of Australian life.
