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

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/ 4400 days ago

Tottenham to Sack Tim Sherwood at the End of the Season

Tottenham Hotspur supporters got the news this morning they had been wishing for — Tim Sherwood will be relieved of his managerial duties at the end of the season, according to Sky sources. The manager, who was handed an 18 month contract on December 23 after replacing Andre Villas-Boas, currently has a win percentage of […]

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/ 4401 days ago

Norwich City Sack Manager Chris Hughton and Appoint Neil Adams as Replacement

Norwich City have sacked manager Chris Hughton with immediate effect. The Canaries announced today that Hughton and coaches Colin Calderwood and Paul Trollope have been sacked, and that Neil Adams has been appointed as first team manager. A statement from the club explained why they made the decision: "The Norwich City Board has taken the […]
Mark Shaiken

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/ 4401 days ago

Sporting Kansas City 0-0 Real Salt Lake: Exclusive [PHOTOS]

2013 MLS Cup champions Sporting Kansas City continued its run of scoring a low number of goals at home with its 0-0 tie against Real Salt Lake at the Sporting KC Stadium on Saturday night. The key incidents in the game were the sending off of KC's Oriol Rosell in the second half, as well as […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 4401 days ago

Premier League Sunday, Gameweek 33: Open Thread

Here is today’s TV/Internet schedule for matches being shown in the US: Everton vs Arsenal, 8:30am, NBCSN West Ham United vs Liverpool, 11am, CNBC Before, during or after today’s matches, join the conversation in the comments section below with fellow soccer fans from around the world. Have a wonderful Sunday.

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/ 4401 days ago

ESPN to Broadcast Its First Live Cricket Match On US Cable Today

For the first time in its broadcast history, ESPN will televise a live cricket match and will broadcast it one of its cable networks. The cricket match will be on US television today (Sunday, April 6) on ESPN2 beginning at 9am ET, featuring the finals of the World Twenty20 between Sri Lanka and India. For […]

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/ 4402 days ago

Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders, First Cascadia Cup Of 2014 Season: Open Thread

Who: Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders When: Saturday, April 5, 2014 Where: Providence Park, Portland What time: 3pm ET on NBCSN and NBC Sports Live Extra The first Cascadia Cup of the 2014 season kicks off today with Portland Timbers hosting Seattle Sounders in MLS action. While a lot of focus will be the biggest derby […]

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/ 4402 days ago

Newcastle Fans 'Celebrate' Miserable Season With Open-Top Bus Parade [PHOTO]

Newcastle United supporters celebrated their miserable season today with an open-top bus parade outside St James' Park. The tongue-in-cheek celebration is a message to Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley that they're sick and tired with the club striving for mediocrity. The club owner, manager and players lack ambition, and it seems that the club is […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 4402 days ago

Premier League Saturday: April 5, 2014

Here is today’s TV/Internet schedule for matches being shown in the US: Manchester City vs Southampton, 7:45am, NBCSN Newcastle vs Man United, 10am, NBCSN Aston Villa vs Fulham, 10am, Premier League Extra Time Cardiff vs Crystal Palace, 10am, Premier League Extra Time Hull vs Swansea, 10am, Premier League Extra Time Norwich vs West Brom, 10am, Premier League Extra […]

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/ 4402 days ago

Leicester City Win Promotion to the Premier League: Watch Players Celebrating [VIDEO]

Congratulations to Leicester City on the club's promotion to the Premier League. The Foxes have returned to the top flight of English soccer for the first time in a decade since getting relegated in 2004. Leicester defeated Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 on Friday night, but had to wait until Saturday to see if their points total […]

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/ 4402 days ago

Massimo Cellino Wins Appeal to Become Owner of Leeds United

Massimo Cellino has won his appeal to become the new owner of Leeds United Football Club. The Italian businessman, who lives in Miami, was initially denied the takeover of Leeds after The Football League turned down his attempt to buy the club. Cellino, who said that the club would go bankrupt if he wasn't allowed […]

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/ 4402 days ago

Commentators for NBC’s Premier League Matches This Weekend: Gameweek 33

The commentators have been announced for this weekend’s Premier League matches on US television. Saturday, April 5: Manchester City vs Southampton, 7:45am, NBCSN; Bill Leslie & Danny Mills Newcastle vs Man United, 10am, NBCSN; Gary Weaver & Davie Provan Aston Villa vs Fulham, 10am, Premier League Extra Time; Joe Speight & Garry Birtles Cardiff vs Crystal […]

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/ 4403 days ago

Manchester United and Real Madrid to Play In Michigan on August 2

Two of the biggest soccer teams in the world will play each other this summer in the United States. As we exclusively revealed in January, Manchester United and Real Madrid will play each other in the United States this summer when their battle in the International Champions Cup takes them to the Michigan Stadium in […]

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/ 4404 days ago

UEFA Europa League Quarter-Finals, 1st Leg: Open Thread

Just as the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals were played this week, today's the chance for the eight teams left in the Europa League to make a mark in their first leg of the last 8. Today's TV/Internet schedule for viewers in the United States is: Lyon vs Juventus, 2:30pm ET, FOX Sports 1 and FOX Soccer 2Go […]

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/ 4404 days ago

Popular Soccer App Changes Name and Adds New Functionality

Soccer apps are an important part of a fan’s way of following the Beautiful Game. Hot on the heels of the launch of World Soccer Talk’s own iPhone and Android app, a German company has made significant changes to its own app, adding new functionality and featuring a new name. Onefootball, formerly known as The […]

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/ 4404 days ago

USMNT vs Mexico, 11:15pm ET Kickoff: Open Thread

The US Men's National Team plays Mexico tonight at the University of Phoenix Stadium in a friendly match that will be televised live on UniMas, ESPN, WatchESPN and ESPN3.com. From 11-11:15pm ET, the pre-match coverage will be on ESPN2. The coverage will then switch to ESPN at 11:15pm ET for the game itself. Also ESPN3 […]