latest articles by Christopher Harris
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/ 4251 days agoGet a Free Preview of the Manchester City eBook, Blue With Envy
Read about the growth of the Premier League through the eyes of a Manchester City supporter with Blue With Envy, written by World Soccer Talk Senior Writer Kartik Krishnaiyer. The eBook, which was published earlier this year, features anecdotes and personal stories about how a soccer-crazed American fell in love with Manchester City in the […]
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/ 4253 days agoNBC to Broadcast USA vs New Zealand All Blacks Rugby Match on Saturday
If you're a rugby fan or you're curious about the sport, NBC will televise the international rugby match between USA Eagles and New Zealand All Blacks on Saturday live on free-to-air NBC at 3:30pm ET. The game will be played at Soldier Field in Chicago in front of a sold-out crowd of 62,000. The All […]
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/ 4254 days agoNBC Sets Record for Most-Watched Premier League Game On Network
Sunday's game between Manchester United and Chelsea set a NBC record for the most-viewed Premier League match across NBC Sports since the broadcaster began televising the Premier League in 2013. The game was viewed by an average audience of 1.29 million people, which was greater than the previous record set on February 8 when 1.24 […]
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/ 4256 days agoTwitter Takeover: Matt Jones Will Answer Your Soccer Questions on Wednesday at 6pm ET
World Soccer Talk writer Matt Jones will be taking over the @worldsoccertalk Twitter account on Wednesday, October 29 beginning at 6pm ET to answer questions from you, the readers about any soccer topic you're interested in. Matt has been writing for World Soccer Talk since 2012. He's best known for his detailed and well-written columns […]
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/ 4256 days agoChelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City League Cup Games are on beIN SPORTS
The Capital One Cup (aka League Cup) games featuring Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and other teams will be televised on beIN SPORTS in the United States today and tomorrow. The fourth round Capital One Cup games that are being shown on US TV and Internet are: All times Eastern Tuesday, October 28: Shrewsbury Town vs […]
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/ 4256 days agoLee Dixon is at the Top of His Game For NBC Sports
Sunday's entertaining game between Manchester United against Chelsea was heightened by the world-class coverage from NBC Sports on US television. The combination of Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe in the US studio as well as Gary Lineker and Graeme Le Saux in the studio at Old Trafford was exemplary. But it was the commentating by Arlo […]
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/ 4258 days agoInterview With Robin Burt; World Soccer Talk Podcast Analyst
It's a pleasure to feature an interview with Robin Burt, a passionate soccer fan and a fascinating individual. With more than 25+ years of experience in the entertainment business, Robin has many life experiences and interesting stories to share, as you'll see in the interview below. Born and bred in London, this Hammers fan has lived in […]
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/ 4258 days agoNBC Affiliate Shows Kids Cartoons Instead of Man United-Chelsea
Nashville NBC affiliate WSMV made the embarrassing mistake of broadcasting children's cartoons instead of the Manchester United against Chelsea game on Sunday, causing soccer fans to miss the first 30 minutes of the Premier League match. WSMV felt the wrath of soccer fans who blasted the TV network on social media, complaining that they shouldn't be […]
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/ 4261 days agoReal Madrid vs Barcelona: How to Watch el Clasico Online
Saturday's el Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona promises to be a scintillating game featuring the best players in the world on one pitch — Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar, Suarez and others. Programming note: If you live in the United States, the game is being televised on beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS Español as well as being streamed […]
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/ 4261 days agoRobbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe to Host New Weekly Soccer Show On NBC Sports Radio
Beginning this Saturday, NBC Sports Radio will debut a new weekly soccer show featuring Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe, two of NBCSN's soccer analysts. Entitled The 2 Robbies 'Football' Show, the live show kicks off at 5pm ET and will be available on NBCSportsRadio.com and the NBC Sports Radio mobile app. Replays will be available […]
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/ 4263 days agoHighs and Lows of Weekend Premier League Soccer Coverage, Oct 18-20
After a two week international break that felt like a month, it was a welcome return to see the Premier League back on our television sets this past weekend. It almost felt as if the teams had bottled up all of their energy and excitement into one weekend of matches as there were arguably 10 […]
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/ 4265 days agoInterview With Nate Abaurrea; World Soccer Talk Podcast Analyst
If you've listened to the World Soccer Talk Podcast this season, you'll be familiar with the voice of the Liverpool Football Club-loving Nate Abaurrea, the American who has added an unpredictability to the podcast with his wit, sharp analysis, football songs and walks down memory lane. But that's just scratching the surface. We sat down with […]
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/ 4266 days agoESPN FC Website Now Publishing Premier League Goal Highlights
ESPN has begun publishing goal highlights from the Premier League on its ESPN FC website. UPDATE: ESPN says that their ESPN FC website has been publishing highlights of Premier League goals since December, 2013. Plus, ESPNFC.com also offers highlights of goals from the UEFA Champions League. We weren't aware of the availability of the videos […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 4266 days agoPremier League Saturday, Gameweek 8: Starting Lineups, TV Schedule & Open Thread
Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States: Manchester City vs Spurs, 7:45am, NBCSN and mun2 and NBC Sports Live Extra; Arlo White & Lee DixonCrystal Palace vs Chelsea, 10am, NBCSN & NBC Sports Live Extra; Gary Taphouse & Tony GaleArsenal vs Hull, 10am, NBC Sports Live Extra and select movie theaters; Tony Jones & Davie ProvanBurnley […]
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/ 4267 days agoAsk Your Questions to Nick Webster Live at 3pm ET/Noon PT/8pm UK Time
World Soccer Talk Podcast host Nick Webster is doing a Reddit AMA today (Friday, October 17) at 3pm ET/Noon PT. Join the Reddit AMA right now by clicking this link. With a Reddit AMA (“Ask Me Anything”), you can ask Nick any questions you like — whether it’s about Klinsmann vs Garber, the state of US soccer, what it's […]