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Channel aims to bolster independent media in Russia Yulia Navalnaya , widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny , has announced the launch of a new television channel, Svodoba/Russia’s Future (Россия Будущего). The channel was started with the Paris-based organisation Reporters Without Borders (RSF). It aims to preserve Navalny’s legacy and promote freedom of expression in Russia and will be available via the Svoboda Satellite Package — an RSF project dedicated to providing independent Russian-language media to Russian speakers worldwide. The channel was launched on June 4, which would have been Navalny’s birthday. Russia’s Future will focus on investigations into corruption and will be available to over 61 million satellite households across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa via Eutelsat’s Hotbird 13G satellite at 13°E. The goal is to reach deep into Russian territory with independent news, commentary, and programming which promotes democrati...

Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson are going to have a new home next season when "Inside the NBA" makes the transition to ESPN . So far, it's looking like the show will be very similar to the one beloved by fans. During an appearance on "The Rich Eisen Show" on Friday, O'Neal insisted that neither he nor Barkley will ever change, while praising the professionalism of Johnson and Smith. He also hinted at having a situation similar to "The Pat McAfee Show" which is also syndicated by ESPN from a different company. O'Neal's response: "I don't have any concerns because I know one guy that you're never going to change, and I know another guy that's really close to him. The other two guys — listen, Ernie is a consummate professional and he can adapt to any situation. Ernie is the guy that really keeps us out of trouble and Kenny is professional, but Chuck is right there on th...

Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson are going to have a new home next season when "Inside the NBA" makes the transition to ESPN . So far, it's looking like the show will be very similar to the one beloved by fans. During an appearance on "The Rich Eisen Show" on Friday, O'Neal insisted that neither he nor Barkley will ever change, while praising the professionalism of Johnson and Smith. He also hinted at having a situation similar to "The Pat McAfee Show" which is also syndicated by ESPN from a different company. O'Neal's response: "I don't have any concerns because I know one guy that you're never going to change, and I know another guy that's really close to him. The other two guys — listen, Ernie is a consummate professional and he can adapt to any situation. Ernie is the guy that really keeps us out of trouble and Kenny is professional, but Chuck is right there on th...