Sure, we've got satellite radio in the U.S. But the Brits have DAB digital audio broadcasts that are free over the air as long as you've got a DAB receiver (America's answer to DAB, HD radio, has a long way to go before it even comes close to DAB in terms of reach).

ENGADGET: Sonus 1XT DAB radio with voice navigation

Not just newspapers of course: video over the net is impacting upon free to air TV stations as well.

FORBES: Newspapers Going Digital Only

Goalkeepers have complained about balls moving in the air too much but Ballack's free-kick was pure power and was still rising as it hit the top corner.

CNN: Ballack thunderbolt puts Germany through

Grant has promised more attacking, free-flowing football at Chelsea - and yet they remain as functional as ever, only now they are robbed of the air of invincibility and tactical sure-footedness afforded by the great Mourinho.

BBC: Ramos takes centre stage