Wii Sports, Australian Open

The Australian Open’s animated livestreams make players look like Wii Sports characters
The Australian Open might look a little different this year if you’re livestreaming it on YouTube. That’s because the tournament has put an animated overlay on some of its matches to avoid broadcast licensing conflicts,
Wii Sports characters steal the show at the Australian Open (WATCH)
Like many sporting events, the Australian Open doesn't actually have the broadcasting rights to post content during or after matches. It's a weird concept considering they're the ones hosting the event, but in this case it's actually worked out in their favor.
Random: No, That's Not Wii Sports, That's Live Tennis On YouTube
Tennis fans hitting YouTube to see live matches from the Australian Open could be forgiven for thinking they've accidentally clicked on a channel recreating the tournament in Wii Sports, but no. It turns out the event's official channel has taken a novel approach to getting around broadcast rights issues.
Why Australian Open live streams look like Wii tennis — and what it means for sports
The Australian Open's animated tennis livestreams are making a splash. U.S. leagues have used similar technology to put Simpsons on the football field and superheroes on ice skates.
Australian Open puts 'Wii Tennis' twist on YouTube live stream
In a unique attempt at bypassing broadcast rights worldwide, the Australian Open YouTube channel is live simulcasting games with cartoon characters. Fans can tune in for every game of the tournament,
Why the Australian Open is animating matches with Wii-like characters
The year’s first Grand Slam tournament, which runs through Jan. 26, is streaming real-time animated feeds on its YouTube channel that mimic what’s happening in the three main stadiums.
The Australian Open is showing Wii Tennis versions of live matches – and players are delighted
Tennis Australia has followed the lead of a number of other sports by animating their players in a video game-esque format. In this case, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff et al look like characters from Wii Tennis.
Why the Australian Open’s online tennis coverage looks like a Wii sports game
Australian Open (AO) broadcast may seem similar to previous years if you’re watching on the television. However, if you’re watching online via the official Australian Open TV YouTube channel you’ll encounter a distinctly different kind of coverage.
Wisconsin Releases Statement Accusing Historic College Football Program Of Tampering
The University of Wisconsin released an official statement regarding former Badgers defensive back Xavier Lucas, who announced he would join Miami on Friday. The 6-foot-2, 198-pounder withdrew from ...
Wisconsin DB's unprecedented move could rock NCAA, NIL landscape
The landscape of college athletics may be on the verge of another major shift, and it all stems from the move of one player.
India Vs West Indies Live Streaming, ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup: When, Where To Watch IND-W Vs WI-W
Here is all you need to know about the India vs West Indies clash in ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025 - preview, ...
PAK vs WI, 1st Test Day 1: Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan rescue Pakistan with fifties after Seales’ triple strike
Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan struck unbroken half-centuries to steer Pakistan past Jayden Seales' three-wicket spell, ...