The host broadcaster, the BBC, is enabling fans to see many events live on their smartphones.

MSN: Don't tweet if you want TV, London Olympics fans told

"It feels a bit underwhelming in a way because Jonny has collapsed and he's not feeling too good, " Alistair told the host broadcaster after the race.

CNN: Brownlee brothers take triathlon by storm

Technological advances such as 'Snickometer' and 'hot spot', which are much more effective at breaking down caught behind decisions, are not in use for the series because host broadcaster SABC deemed the tools too expensive.

BBC: ECB's Giles Clarke says referral system is 'a shambles'

"It's amazing, " Federer told the host broadcaster.

CNN: Federer captures seventh Wimbledon title

It was all captured by a special 'Beck Cam' which host broadcaster Canal Plus had deployed to follow every move of the 37-year-old football icon, such has been the level of interest since his transfer to France's Ligue 1 from MLS side LA Galaxy.

CNN: Beckham plays classic cameo role as PSG win Le Classique

It is written in the contest rules that the public broadcaster of the nation that wins must host the following year.

BBC: Eurovision: I was misquoted, Spanish entrant insists

Early on Tuesday evening, a shocked-looking Bill O'Reilly, a firebrand conservative talk-show host, went on the Republicans' favourite news broadcaster, Fox News.

BBC: US election: Republicans must change or die