Olympics 2008 live streaming sites - US, UK, India, Canada
Live streaming sites:
Here are few options for those who want to watch summer Olympics 2008 on their PCs. NBAOlympics has a video section on their site for all US visitors to watch the games live or on demand. YouTube "Olympics" channel is available to more than 60 countries including India.
List of all streaming options:
US:
NBC
itsgametime.tv
Watch Olympics
TVTonic
http://www.cctvolympics.com/
COX
77 territories, including South Korea, India and Nigeria
YOUTUBE
UK:
BBC
Australia:
Yahoo
Canada:
CBC
P2P streaming info :
SopCast
Sopcast download Download this sopcast , Install and log in as anonymous and you will find atleast one channel streaming the game on game day.Have patience the buffering takes a while.
If you are using Mozilla FireFox (sopcast doesn't work in Firefox), use Internet Explorer browser to view the match
If you can't see sopcast player in the site, then you need to download and install sopcast.
AFTER STARTING SOPCAST PLAYER, WAIT TILL THE BUFFERING IS DONE.
TVU Player
Click me for TVU player download
After downloading and installing TVU player browse through the channels and you will sure find one channel that has 'Olympics'.
Labels: 2008 Summer Olympics, events, Internet Explorer, live, Mozilla FireFox, Olympic Games, Olympics, sopcast, Sports, streaming, US, watch online
written by Kalyan @ 1:11 AM,
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TV Channels showing 2008 Olympics Beijing -- USA, UK, Canada, India
Image via WikipediaUSA -- NBC TV Channel numbers with dates and times: For 17-day sporting event, NBC is spending $894 million to get exclusive broadcasting rights to the Beijing 2008 Olympic games. The timngs are a big concern for US viewers as most games start at night and continue to the early mornings.
MSNBC (Soccer & Basketball) , CNBC (Boxing, Softball) , USA (Basketball, Soccer, Baseball Gold medal game) are the channels where these games can be watched if you live in US. Comcast, Direct TV and Dish Network channel line up is required for their respective channel numbers.
| Comcast | DirectTV | Dish Network | |
| MSNBC | 60 | 356 | 209 |
| CNBC | 58 | 355 | 208 |
| Telemundo | 18 | 407 | 836 |
| USA | 42 | 242 | 105 |
| Oxygen | 73 | 251 | 127 |
Here is the program guide ( the below one is for US central time -- change it to your local zip code to get the times and the events dateails for your place)
UK -- BBC TV Channel numbers with dates and times:
In the UK, the BBC bought the TV rights to telecast 2008 Olympics.
BBC ONE and BBC TWO will bring you 300 hours of extensive coverage from the Games.
We will be broadcasting from approximately 0200 to 1800 BST each day (some events such as the equestrian start earlier than 0200) and we will screen live coverage of the day's best sport.
Canada -- CBC and TSN Television Schedule:
Wiki's list of all Summer Olympics 2008 international broadcasters:
Wiki article covered all international broadcasters list here though finding the schedule for each broadcaster is not made easy.
Here is the table form Wiki .. I'll try to edit the channel link to point them to their individual channel schedule page.
Labels: 2008 Summer Olympics, BBC ONE, Beijing, Beijing 2008 Olympic, Olympic Games, Olympics, Sports, Summer Olympic Games
written by Kalyan @ 5:30 PM,
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Kevin Pietersen Switch-hit sixes Video
Image via WikipediaKP -- Kevin Pietersen Switch-hit sixes have been the talk of 1st ODI between England and New Zealand. KP mastered the shot and creating trend that I believe will change the game of cricket. If every one can play this kind of shot I doubt it.What is a Switch-Hit ? Pietersen turned left handed though he is a right-handed batsman when hitting this shot -- switch-shot -- he hit New Zealand's Scott Styris twice for six using this Switch-Hit.
Kevin Pietersen Switch-shot sixers Video here:
Ricky Ponting himself noted that he would not play the shot himself or encourages his team the same citing the shot's legality.
MCC confirmed that shot is legal
Kevin Pietersen will be allowed to carry on playing his extraordinary 'reverse slog-sweep' after MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club), cricket's rule-makers, announced they would not be outlawing the 'switch-hit'.
"MCC believes that the 'switch-hit' stroke is exciting for the game of cricket," said a statement issued by MCC following a meeting at it's Lord's headquarters in London on Tuesday.
"Indeed, the stroke conforms to the Laws of Cricket and will not be legislated against."
Labels: Cricket, England, Kevin Pietersen, Laws of Cricket, MCC, New Zealand, Scott Styris, Sports
written by Kalyan @ 1:01 AM,
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Canada government officially recognizes cricket now
This is good news for Canadian Cricket as reported by this news that they can now get more funds because of this recognition. More than funds the recognition puts cricket on radar in sports map for Canada.
This recognition benefits the Canadian cricket two-fold -- funding as well as psychological barrier.
Canada which has one of largest subcontinent immigrants and Cricket used to be the most popular sport until early 20th century and Ice Hockey replaced it later.
For more info on cricket in Canada check the page on wiki.
The Honourable Helena Guergis, Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs and International Trade) (Sport) and Member of Parliament (Simcoe-Grey), made the announcement at the Canadian Cricket Association's office in Toronto's Sport Alliance Centre. The Association Canadian cricket team uniform was unveiled, and the appointment of a team captain was announced.
"The Government of Canada welcomes Cricket Canada to the list of sports that are eligible to receive Government of Canada funding," said Secretary of State Guergis. "We are proud of the association's achievements and we look forward to supporting future initiatives."
This recognition benefits the Canadian cricket two-fold -- funding as well as psychological barrier.
Canada which has one of largest subcontinent immigrants and Cricket used to be the most popular sport until early 20th century and Ice Hockey replaced it later.
For more info on cricket in Canada check the page on wiki.
Labels: Canada, Cricket, Cricket Canada, Government of Canada, ICC, Ice Hockey, Secretary of State, Sports
written by Kalyan @ 7:56 PM,
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Chicago cricket players banned for playing in other leagues
Promising Chicago cricketers - Abhijit Joshi (student of Waubonsie Valley High School, Aurora, IL) and five others are banned by Midwest Cricket Conference for playing in other leagues. According to DreamCricket - MCC announced that any player turning out for any other league would be punished. Abhijit Joshi who made a name and played in recent league with his back to back centuries in Guyana is the reason for the ban.
Other banned five cricketers are part of United Cricket Club. As cricket lovers these players keeps themselves busy in plying in multiple leagues in Chicago region.
Because of this ban promising players like Abhijit Joshi who put USA team on world cricket map will miss the huge chance to play with seniors as part of MCC for Chicago. The issue at hand "Playing in multiple leagues" in Chicago has got required attention now such that American Cricket Associations ( United States of America Cricket Association (USACA) ) work on to resolve such issues and give life to USA cricket and to young players like Abhijit.
Other banned five cricketers are part of United Cricket Club. As cricket lovers these players keeps themselves busy in plying in multiple leagues in Chicago region.
"it is not Kevin Pietersen turning up to play for UK because he did not get on the South African team"
Because of this ban promising players like Abhijit Joshi who put USA team on world cricket map will miss the huge chance to play with seniors as part of MCC for Chicago. The issue at hand "Playing in multiple leagues" in Chicago has got required attention now such that American Cricket Associations ( United States of America Cricket Association (USACA) ) work on to resolve such issues and give life to USA cricket and to young players like Abhijit.
Labels: banned, Chicago, Cricket, Sports
written by Kalyan @ 8:02 AM,
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Cricket Champions League Announced
Are you ready for another IPL look alike league tournament ? Cricket fans will have another Twnety20 league coming up.
IPL success led to creation of new league - Cricket Champions League (CCL). The parties involved in this league are England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Cricket Australia , the Board for the Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket South Africa.
The structure looks very similar to IPL with eight teams and winners get a huge reward of £2.5m. Winners from each board like IPL winners Rajasthan Royals and the runners up Chennai superkings are already part of eight teams of CCL. From Australia cricket - Western Australia and Victoria teams, From South africa - the Titans and KwaZulu Natal Dolphins. ECB twenty 20 winners are yet to be decided.
Venues will be either India or Middle East. My guess is it would be india where stadiums were full for IPL thus getting ticket revenues would be easy for this new league.
IPL success led to creation of new league - Cricket Champions League (CCL). The parties involved in this league are England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Cricket Australia , the Board for the Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket South Africa.
The structure looks very similar to IPL with eight teams and winners get a huge reward of £2.5m. Winners from each board like IPL winners Rajasthan Royals and the runners up Chennai superkings are already part of eight teams of CCL. From Australia cricket - Western Australia and Victoria teams, From South africa - the Titans and KwaZulu Natal Dolphins. ECB twenty 20 winners are yet to be decided.
Venues will be either India or Middle East. My guess is it would be india where stadiums were full for IPL thus getting ticket revenues would be easy for this new league.
Labels: Cricket, England, England and Wales Cricket Board, ICC, IPL, Rajasthan Royals, Sports, Western Australia
written by Kalyan @ 1:58 PM,
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