Quote of the Day
"The best analogy is that you can't turn an ocean liner around like you can turn a speedboat."-- Liverpool FC Owner John Henry, explaining that it will take some time to get his club on equal footing with Europe's football elite. (REUTERS, 8/16)
Top Stories
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A Done Deal For La Liga
Broadcasters Mediapro and Prisa have "reached an agreement" to share La Liga TV rights in Spain over the next three seasons, according to Vicente Ruiz of EL MUNDO. The broadcasters will "jointly exploit" the rights to the Primera and Segunda Division. The conditions of the deal are "similar to those of the past seasons," with the majority of matches divided between pay-TV networks Gol T (Mediapro) and Prisa's Digital+. However, no resolution was found in terms of which operator will show the free-to-air match. The one sure thing is that "this season abandons the traditional Saturday night slot for Monday in prime time."
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The Morning After
ManU shares hit new low as Wall Street shows its displeasure in the van Persie signing.
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Down Under Deal
ESPN makes six-year deal to show FA Cup in Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands.
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Prince's New Clothes
A royal connection at the London Games gave adidas an unexpected promotional coup.
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Unfinished Business
London officials release 45,000 more Paralympic tickets as demand stays steady.
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Getting On The Books
EPL clubs ManU, Everton, Liverpool and Tottenham sign betting sponsors.
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Sobering Thought
Healthway signs three-year deal with Perth Wildcats as part of government anti-drinking push.
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Back On The Circuit
Volkswagen planning to return to F1 in '15, "secretly" working on new racing chassis.
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A Lift From TV
Sports channel Sport1 gives German media giant Constantin a boost in mid-year revenue.
