Christopher Harris

Christopher Harris

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Since launching World Soccer Talk in 2005, Harris has played an influential role in shaping how broadcasters deliver the sport by providing in-depth analysis and reviews of the soccer TV coverage. He has interviewed virtually all media executives at the different media giants to stay apprised of changes in OTT and broadcast television while also keeping up with the latest reports and breaking news about key soccer rights acquisitions and the media landscape. Christopher is a member of the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR). He's the recipient of 18 WebAwards from the Web Marketing Association. Prior to World Soccer Talk, Chris wrote for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel as well as The Palm Beach Post and Palm Beach Illustrated.

latest articles by Christopher Harris

Leagues: EPL

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Cardiff Say Defeat Against Crystal Palace Should Not Stand; Send Formal Complaint to Premier League

Cardiff City have sent a 5-page formal complaint to the Premier League to argue that the club's 3-0 loss against Crystal Palace should not stand because the Cardiff team line-up was leaked to Palace manager Tony Pulis before kick-off, according to BBC Sport. The text message allegedly read: "Straight from Gunnarsson their line up is […]

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona, Man City vs Sunderland & Everton vs Crystal Palace: Open Thread

It's another chock-a-block day of world soccer today with three big games in Europe featuring el Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona to decide who will win the 2014 Copa del Rey trophy. Plus there are two matches in the Premier League where we have battles at the top and bottom of the league. Manchester […]

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NBC Sports Announces TV Coverage Plans for Premier League Season Finale

NBC Sports has announced its TV coverage plans for the final day of the 2013/14 Premier League season, which will occur on Sunday, May 11 when all twenty teams play in the same time window — 10am-Noon ET. The 10 Premier League matches will be shown on the following NBC Universal networks: NBC NBCSN USA […]
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Manchester United Confident of Securing Southampton Left-Back Luke Shaw for £30m: Daily Soccer Report

Manchester United are confident of signing Southampton left back Luke Shaw, according to press reports in the UK. United are understood to be ready to secure a £30million deal for the highly-rated defender, but Chelsea are also chasing the player. According to The Daily Telegraph, "United are pressing ahead with attempts to recruit the players […]

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'Hillsborough' Documentary, Live On ESPN At 8pm ET Tonight: Open Thread

TV viewers in the United States will have a rare opportunity tonight to watch a stunning new documentary about the true story of what happened at the Hillsborough Disaster. Be sure to watch what I consider the most important soccer film ever made, live on ESPN tonight beginning at 8pm ET. The public in the […]

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/ 4392 days ago

Arsenal vs West Ham United, Premier League Gameweek 34: Open Thread

After the 120 minutes of action plus penalties against Wigan Athletic on Saturday in the FA Cup semi-final, Arsenal's footballers may be a little more tired than usual when they come up against a West Ham United side that hasn't played for 11 days. With a victory, Arsenal will leapfrog Everton into fourth place. Here […]

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WATCH Roberto Martinez's Emotional Speech at Hillsborough Memorial Service [VIDEO]

Everton manager Roberto Martinez gave an emotional speech today at the Hillsborough Memorial Service at Anfield, the home of cross-town rivals Liverpool Football Club. "I know I don't have to tell you that Everton are with you. You know that," said Martinez. "We are with you today at Goodison Park with the fans are gathering […]

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ESPN Announce Hosts For Its World Cup 2014 Coverage

ESPN has announced its hosts for the network's coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Mike Tirico and Bob Ley return as hosts, and will be joined by newcomer Lynsey Hipgrave of BT Sport. The trio will anchor ESPN studio shows – SportsCenter, World Cup Tonight, pre-match, halftime and post-match shows, and other FIFA World […]

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/ 4393 days ago

Review of ESPN’s Explosive ‘Hillsborough’ Documentary

Twenty five years after the Hillsborough Disaster, there are still people who question who was to blame for the tragedy that killed 96 fans. With Tuesday's premiere of 'Hillsborough,' a brand new documentary that will air on ESPN at 8pm ET, the myth that Liverpool fans were to blame can unequivocally be ruled out. In […]

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/ 4394 days ago

Swansea vs Chelsea & Hull City vs Sheffield United, Premier League Sunday & FA Cup Semi-Final: Open Thread

After an incredibly entertaining day featuring the Liverpool against Manchester City match, there are two more must-see games today in Britain — the Premier League match between Swansea City and Chelsea, and the FA Cup semi-final between Hull City and Sheffield United. Here is today’s TV/Internet schedule for the rest of the matches being shown […]

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Liverpool vs Manchester City, 25th Anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster: Open Thread

It's going to be an emotional day on Merseyside today and around the world as soccer fans come together to share their respect and remembrance for the 96 innocent soccer fans who died at the Hillsborough Disaster 25 years ago. Plus, there's an English football match to be played as Liverpool takes on Manchester City […]

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NBCSN Will Air Special Tribute About Hillsborough Disaster Before Liverpool-Man City Game

The Premier League's biggest match of the season kicks off on Sunday morning between Liverpool and Manchester City. A win for either club will significantly boost its chances of edging closer to the Premier League title. A loss could rock the team's chances and their confidence in the remaining weeks of the season. As well […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 4395 days ago

Premier League & FA Cup Semi-Final Saturday: Open Thread

As a mark of respect and remembrance for the 96 Liverpool fans who died as a result of the Hillsborough Disaster 25 years ago, all English football matches this weekend will kick off 7 minutes after the hour (the Liverpool-Nottingham Forest game was stopped at 3:06pm). Here is today’s TV/Internet schedule for matches being shown […]

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Commentators for NBC’s Premier League Matches This Weekend: Gameweek 34

The commentators have been announced for this weekend’s Premier League matches on US television. Saturday, April 12: Fulham vs Norwich, 10:07am, NBCSN; Gary Taphouse & Tony Gale Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa, 10:07am, Premier League Extra Time; Joe Speight & Dean Sturridge West Brom vs Tottenham, 10:07am, Premier League Extra Time; Daniel Mann & Trevor Francis […]

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England Tickets Now On Sale For Miami Friendlies Against Ecuador and Honduras

It's been 9 long years since the England national team played a game in the United States, but soccer fans in the States will get a chance to see two England games this summer when the Three Lions play Ecuador and Honduras in World Cup warmup matches in Miami in early June. Just as England […]