live coverage
noun
: a broadcast of an event on a radio or television program while the event is happening
The network will have live coverage of the game.
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The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Alex Valdes, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The network will air live coverage during afternoons and weekend mornings, with primetime highlights and recaps hosted by Mike Tirico.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Follow along for live coverage Since Nadine Muzerall became the school’s coach in 2016, the university has developed from a hockey also-ran into the NCAA champion in both 2022 and 2024.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 Feb. 2026
Check out the latest from our live coverage on the shutdown here.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
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Alex Valdes, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The network will air live coverage during afternoons and weekend mornings, with primetime highlights and recaps hosted by Mike Tirico.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Follow along for live coverage Since Nadine Muzerall became the school’s coach in 2016, the university has developed from a hockey also-ran into the NCAA champion in both 2022 and 2024.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 Feb. 2026
Check out the latest from our live coverage on the shutdown here.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Live coverage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20coverage. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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