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Telegraph
a day ago
- Sport
- Telegraph
BBC must be brave and start a pay-per-view sports channel
What an amazing summer of sport we've had with Test matches, international football, motor racing and the rest. I found myself concentrating on Wimbledon and then The Open golf championship. You will no doubt have spotted that the BBC has recently been under the cosh for various reasons so they will have been mightily relieved that their coverage of the Wimbledon Championships passed without much criticism. Amongst the large cast of performers that the Beeb managed to attract, once again John McEnroe was the star, as he always has been and I was imagining how the young McEnroe, long before the eyebrows turned grey, might have dealt with the errors made by the new electronic line judging – probably down on his knees pulling it to pieces, I would imagine. Of course in these days of social media there is always a little bit of flak flying around, something the late commentator Dan Maskell would not have had to cope with. Nowadays his pronunciation of the word match (metch in Dan English) would probably attract some stick. Then it was on to The Open golf championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. Sky's coverage seems to be exceptionally good although I have to say that when it comes to golf I do miss the commentary of Peter Alliss. I knew Peter a little and as far as I could detect he had little self-doubt, but he was superb at communicating his sport. He was outstanding at spotting the unusual and making a mock of it but he could be a harsh critic as when the Frenchman Jean van de Velde infamously threw away The Open at Carnoustie some years ago. The veteran Ewen Murray leads the accomplished Sky commentary team and they are joined from time to time by six-time grand slam winner Sir Nick Faldo, an able broadcaster these days. They have the brand The BBC does offer a highlights show but it only serves to show that they are also-rans. If they are to compete as serious contenders for big-time sport, they will have to form a separate sports channel and that means pay-per-view. They have the brand. I used to say that working for the BBC was not a job, it was a cause. In many ways that is still true but as time has gone by and the sports department continues a constant battle to hang on to the contracts it has, the relationship with Wimbledon will be in jeopardy as the competition continues to show ambitions in that direction. The only way to compete is to find the money to do so. Unless the BBC is content to cover only minor sports they will have to get out into the marketplace. To do this, the kind of money involved means the funding must come from a source other than the licence fee and that means pay-per-view. Whenever a major sport leaves the BBC it is usually with regret. They know how valuable it is to be a BBC product. If there is someone at the corporation who agrees with me and has the courage to fight for that cause I mentioned, get ready to summon up the blood, disguise fair nature and prepare for the incoming rage.
Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Insurity Unveils Agenda for Excellence in Insurance, Equipping Insurers to Navigate AI, Compliance Demands, Catastrophe Risk, and Core Modernization with Confidence
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software for property and casualty (P&C) insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, today announced that the full agenda for its annual Excellence in Insurance conference is now available. With a focus on equipping insurers to meet today's most pressing challenges head-on, the event features a diverse lineup of sessions addressing the real operational and strategic friction points holding insurers back and how to overcome them. During the conference, attendees will immerse themselves in a dynamic lineup of experiences, featuring user group sessions, interactive hands-on training, inspiring main-stage keynotes, and engaging breakout discussions. The agenda is packed with timely and impactful topics, including cutting-edge artificial intelligence applications in insurance, innovative strategies for managing catastrophic risks, modern techniques for hiring and retaining top talent, and breakthrough methods for intelligent auditing and automation. 'For so long, insurer focus has been on differentiation using technology or introducing compelling products, but the time has come to turn the insurance model on its head,' said Sylvester Mathis, Chief Revenue and Insurance Officer at Insurity. 'Specialization in real-time is increasingly challenging standard markets, and the Excellence in Insurance initiative aims to address these realities. Each session concentrates on resolving current issues insurers face, whether it's implementing AI, managing complex risks differently, or preparing for the future workforce.' This announcement follows Insurity's recent news that tennis legend, philanthropist, musician, pop culture icon, and #1 New York Times bestselling author John McEnroe will headline the conference as the keynote speaker. Excellence in Insurance is an exclusive forum that brings together the brightest minds in P&C insurance to exchange ideas, explore new strategies, and address the industry's most significant challenges. The conference will take place October 29-31 in Carlsbad, California, bringing together top insurance and MGA executives, thought leaders, and innovators from across the property and casualty industry. To learn more about the Excellence in Insurance conference, please contact About Insurity Insurity is a leading provider of cloud-based software for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs. Insurity is trusted by 22 of the top 25 P&C carriers and 7 of the top 10 MGAs in the US and has over 400 cloud-based deployments. Through its best-in-class digital platform and with unrivaled industry experience and the industry's most robust analytics offerings, Insurity is uniquely positioned to deliver exceptional value, empowering customers to focus on their core businesses, optimize their operations, and provide superior policyholder experiences. Insurity is a portfolio company of GI Partners and TA Associates. For more information, visit
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'70s Tennis Icon, 69, Looks Ageless At Wimbledon: 'My High School Crush'
'70s Tennis Icon, 69, Looks Ageless At Wimbledon: 'My High School Crush' originally appeared on Parade. Tennis legend Björn Borg, 69, made a rare appearance at Wimbledon Thursday to take in Iga Swiatek's match against Clara Tauson. The Swedish tennis ace is a five-time Wimbledon champion, having won the men's singles title five consecutive times from 1976 to 1980. A teen tennis sensation in the 1970s, Borg won 66 singles titles during his career and is largely credited with helping propel tennis' rise in popularity during that era. His rivalries with John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors are the stuff of legends, becoming cultural milestones that defined the 1970s and early '80s. Borg unexpectedly retired from tennis at the age of 25, though he staged a brief comeback in 1991 at the age of legendary tennis player turned entrepreneur has been seen accompanying his son Leo, a professional tennis player, at tournaments. But it was Borg's ageless appearance at Wimbledon Thursday that had fans doing a double take. Wearing a crisp navy blue suit, Borg was ever the dapper silver fox, inspiring fans to celebrate his timeless good looks. On a post shared to Wimbledon's official social media account, fans volleyed compliments for Borg's youthful glow one after the next.'Björn has aged well,' wrote one fan, with another adding, 'He's still pin-up material.' 'He was the total package to a young viewer — and his legs weren't bad looking either. Thank you, Björn!' shared one starstruck fan. Another lobbed, 'I had such a huge crush on him in his playing days!' 'My high school crush. And still so handsome!' confessed another fan. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 '70s Tennis Icon, 69, Looks Ageless At Wimbledon: 'My High School Crush' first appeared on Parade on Jul 11, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 11, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tennis Legend, 66, Makes Bold Admission About His Life Falling Apart
Tennis Legend, 66, Makes Bold Admission About His Life Falling Apart originally appeared on Parade. Tennis legend John McEnroe, 66, is pulling no punches when discussing his legendary temper tantrums, and the simultaneous end to his marriage and professional tennis career. In a conversation with In Depth with Graham Bensinger host Graham Bensinger, McEnroe gets real about the collapse of everything he a tennis court as a backdrop, McEnroe and Bensinger sat down for an emotional conversation about retiring from tennis in 1992 at the same time his marriage to actress Tatum O'Neal collapsed. The iconic athlete and commentator said, 'I [was] losing a part of my identity, which was tennis, or so I thought. It turns out I was still a lot more involved than I thought I would be at the time. What I basically thought I was stopping for in a way was so to allow my ex-wife to sort of have the opportunity to go out and do her thing. And then take care of the kids which I thought, 'Hey that's not a bad thing. They're young and that would be a good thing.' So then to have neither one of those things, the end of the marriage and the end of the career, that was a lot to handle. That seemed a bit overwhelming.' Bensinger continues to probe, asking McEnroe about the emotional end to his professional tennis career. McEnroe said, 'I shouldn't have been on the court. I felt like I was sort of obligated to sort of finish. I mean I guess I didn't have to. I guess I was lucky in a way that they—I played with my brother so, you know, I had some support systems. Patrick was with me. Davis Cup meant a lot to me around that time because I was around people that are supporting me, and my kids were there, and so I was at least getting by—by the skin of my teeth.' McEnroe later went on to marry rocker Patty Smyth in 1997. The couple shares two daughters together. McEnroe also has three children with O'Neal, and Smyth has a daughter from her previous his retirement from tennis in 1992, McEnroe stepped into the broadcast booth as a commentator for ESPN. His often controversial takes are as legendary as the game-day tantrums he was known for as a professional athlete. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Tennis Legend, 66, Makes Bold Admission About His Life Falling Apart first appeared on Parade on Jul 16, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Insurity Announces Tennis Legend, Musician, Philanthropist, Pop Culture Icon, and #1 New York Times Bestselling Author John McEnroe as Keynote Speaker for Excellence in Insurance 2025
HARTFORD, Conn., July 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, today announced that tennis legend, musician, philanthropist, pop culture icon, and #1 New York Times bestselling author John McEnroe will serve as the keynote speaker at its annual Excellence in Insurance conference. The event will take place October 29-31 in Carlsbad, California, bringing together top insurance and MGA executives, thought leaders, and innovators from across the property and casualty industry. John McEnroe is widely recognized for his accomplishments both on and off the tennis court. The only male player to achieve a world No. 1 ranking in both singles and doubles, he remains one of the most accomplished figures in the history of tennis. Following his athletic career, McEnroe has continued to stay at the forefront of sports and entertainment as a bestselling author, television commentator, and founder of several philanthropic and arts-focused initiatives, including the Johnny Mac Tennis Project and the John McEnroe Tennis Academy. "John McEnroe's boldness, drive, and versatility mirror the spirit of innovation and leadership that defines the P&C industry today," said Sylvester Mathis, Chief Insurance and Revenue Officer at Insurity. "His story of excellence, reinvention, and staying power resonates far beyond tennis, and we're thrilled to welcome him to the Excellence in Insurance stage." Excellence in Insurance is an exclusive forum that brings together the brightest minds in P&C insurance to exchange ideas, explore new strategies, and address the industry's most significant challenges. Through high-impact sessions, real-world insights, and peer networking, the event equips attendees with the tools to thrive in an increasingly complex and fast-moving market. To learn more about the Excellence in Insurance conference, please contact About Insurity Insurity is a leading provider of cloud-based software for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs. Insurity is trusted by 22 of the top 25 P&C carriers and 7 of the top 10 MGAs in the US and has over 400 cloud-based deployments. Through its best-in-class digital platform and with unrivaled industry experience and the industry's most robust analytics offerings, Insurity is uniquely positioned to deliver exceptional value, empowering customers to focus on their core businesses, optimize their operations, and provide superior policyholder experiences. Insurity is a portfolio company of GI Partners and TA Associates. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
