Quote of the Day
"Manchester City won the championship this year and I hear they're going to lose $156 million. I would rather give that money to charity if I had it. "-- New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, on why the economics of the EPL keep him from buying into the league. (CNN INTERNATIONAL, 6/27)
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Beeb Faces Games Challenge
BBC risks losing "some or all of its coverage" of the Olympic Games after a declaration from IOC President Jacques Rogge that "everything is possible" when it comes to selling Olympics TV rights, according to Owen Gibson of the London GUARDIAN. A "wide range of bids" from traditional free-to-air broadcasters, pay-TV companies and telecom providers "is expected by the IOC when it tears open envelopes containing the bids" on Friday. It will then decide whether to go to "a second round of bidding, as it seeks to maximize broadcasting revenue." The U.K. broadcasting rights are held by the BBC and are "protected by listed-events legislation that guarantees it free-to-air coverage."
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Suite Life No More
RBS shutters its Wimbledon hospitality suite, but says VIP guests will still get tickets.
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Money In The Bank
Barcelona President Rosell puts stadium renovation on hold, says focus is on debt reduction.
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The Spending Game
Football, Olympics fans say they'll spend more this summer on food, booze.
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India Shoots Down DRS
Indian cricket board scuttles ICC's move to make DRS technology mandatory.
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Staying On For The Ride
NBC has extended its TV rights deal with the Tour de France through 2023.
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Chevy Promises Parking
ManU's new partner, Chevy, is going to build a parking lot for team's fans.
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Long Arm Of The League
NBA adds nine international partners for global broadcast of draft.
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No Fan Of EPL Biz Model
Patriots owner Kraft says he'd rather donate money to charity than buy an EPL team.
