Demand is up too, perhaps spurred by the dominance of TV sports.

The issue is at the heart of an epic battle for supremacy in TV sports.

We haven't forgotten the top TV sports, such as snooker.

It may rankle the few in TV sports who practice journalism.

Boxing is among the most watched TV sports in Germany.

Meanwhile, in Europe, track and field is a cornerstone of TV sports.

What's clear is that during Costas's career, the tone of TV sports has changed significantly.

It's the most complex operation in TV sports.

Now, engineering muscle is taking TV sports even farther, into realms that make sportscasts look increasingly like video games.

"Just another TV sports guy singing Russian folk songs."