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Description: The mid-2000s saw the beginning of sports event streaming over the internet. Date: Mid-2000s. Impact: Broke traditional broadcasting models, allowing for a more personalized and accessible way to watch sports.

Description: The 1963 Army-Navy football game featured the first use of instant replay on live television. Date: December 7, 1963. Impact: Revolutionized sports broadcasting by allowing viewers to re-experience key moments, enhancing their viewing experience.

Description: The use of drones for capturing sports events has been increasing since the 2010s. Date: 2010s. Impact: Provided new perspectives and dynamic coverage that were previously impossible or too costly to achieve with traditional means.

Description: First live televised sports event - baseball game between Princeton and Columbia. Date: May 17, 1939. Impact: Opened the doors for live sports broadcasting, paving the way for television networks to recognize the value of sports.

Description: The 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo were the first sports event transmitted live via satellite. Date: October 1964. Impact: Demonstrated the ability to broadcast live events globally, connecting international audiences to the Olympic Games.

Description: High definition sports broadcasting began gaining traction in the early 2000s, offering a significantly improved picture quality. Date: Early 2000s. Impact: Provided viewers with a more immersive experience, increasing demand for HD content and televisions.

Description: Virtual advertising, such as digitally inserted billboards, appeared in broadcasts in the late 1990s. Date: Late 1990s. Impact: Provided new revenue streams and targeted advertising opportunities within sports broadcasts.

Description: The 1955 World Series was the first to be broadcast in color. Date: October 1955. Impact: Marked the transition from black-and-white to color broadcasts, adding depth and appealing visuals to the sports viewing experience.

Description: The rise of cable television in the 1980s, exemplified by ESPN's launch, expanded the sports broadcasting market. Date: 1980s. Impact: Increased the availability of sports content, making it accessible 24/7 and fostering dedicated sports channels.

Description: The first live sports event broadcast in 3D was the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Date: June-July 2010. Impact: Attempted to add a new level of realism to home viewing, though consumer adoption remained limited.

Description: Virtual reality has been used to create immersive live sports experiences, starting with experiments in the mid-2010s. Date: Mid-2010s. Impact: Offers potential for viewers to experience live sports in a 360-degree environment, providing the feeling of being onsite.

Description: Skycam was first used in live football to provide unique aerial camera angles. Date: 1984. Impact: Changed the way viewers experience football by offering dynamic shots from above, enhancing broadcast production quality.

Description: The 1936 Berlin Olympics became the first televised sports event of international scale. Date: August 1936. Impact: Showcased the potential for international sports coverage, influencing future global broadcast strategies.

Description: The use of computer graphics in sports broadcasting was introduced during the 1970s. Date: Early 1970s. Impact: Enhanced the presentation of televised sports with visually appealing and informative graphics, improving audience engagement.