The telecast of a sporting event, such as the Super Bowl or Wimbledon Tennis Tournament, can be copyrighted.

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The telecast of a sporting event can be considered a derivative work and therefore can be protected by copyright. The broadcasting company or network that produces and airs the event may hold the copyright to the telecast. This means that unauthorized rebroadcasting, streaming, or other uses of the telecast may be a violation of copyright law.

The Telecast of a Sporting Event, Such as the Super