Quote of the Day
"I am a very happy man."-- IOC President Jacques Rogge, on his state of mind with just four days left to the London Games. (REUTERS, 8/8)
Top Stories
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Murdoch's Dutch Treat
Rupert Murdoch’s int'l media business, FOX, has "bought the broadcasting rights" to the Dutch Eredivisie football league, according to the DUTCH DAILY NEWS. The clubs from the top Dutch league have sold the broadcasting rights for the next 12 years to U.S. TV network Fox from Murdoch. Murdoch’s U.S. Fox will "shell out" more than €1B ($1.2B) for the rights of the Dutch Eredivisie football league starting in '13-14 (DUTCH DAILY NEWS, 8/8). In L.A., Scott Roxborough reported that the agreement was "the largest of its kind in the history" of Dutch football. It will see News Corp. pay $74M for the first year, rising to $124M for the final season.
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A Happy Man
IOC President Jacques Rogge praises the London Games; Coe lauds British troops.
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Supporting The Empire
Aussie hurdler Sally Pearson was the BBC's biggest draw with 12.1 million viewers.
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Stay In The Games
YouTube wants to continue streaming Games into Asia and Africa through '16.
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The Pain In Spain
13 La Liga clubs threaten to delay the start of the season over payout of TV money.
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A Capital Idea
ESPN's Capitales de Futbol returns with episodes in Barcelona, Bogota, Manchester, São Paulo, Mexico City.
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Leap Of Faith
Honda takes main sponsorship role for German/Austrian Vierschanzentournee ski jumping event.
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Age Limit Rejected
NBA Commissioner Stern's call for age limits in basketball is rejected by int'l teams.
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Fashion Statement
Bundesliga football club Werder Bremen makes two-year shirt deal with Wiesenhof.
