Quote of the Day
"Should you still call it Champions League then? If you integrate the Europa League into the Champions League then it is more like a Europa League."-- VfB Stuttgart Sport Dir Fredi Bobic, putting the kibosh on UEFA President Michel Platini's idea to merge the two leagues. (DPA, 11/29)
Top Stories
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BT Opts For Media Center
An artist's impression shows the Media Center used during the 2012 London Games.
BT Sport will "lease part of the media centers built for the London 2012 Olympics" for its TV sports channels, according to Chris Spillane of BLOOMBERG. The building's owner, Innovation City said that the company will use 75,000 square feet of space in the former Olympic Broadcast Centre to produce live sports content including EPL matches. BT can use the site in London’s East End starting in February and will begin broadcasts in August, "pending planning approval from the London Legacy Development Corp."
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Losing Support
NRL looking at sponsorship "overhaul" after Bundaberg Rum pulls out.
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Hammer Time
West Ham poised to be named preferred bidder for London's Olympic Stadium.
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Going Global
MLS growing worldwide audience with more territories, broadcasters.
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A Closer Look
Investigation of what circumstances caused Rangers fall gets underway.
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Walking Away
Aussie cricket legend Ricky Ponting announces he's retiring.
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It's Official
Brazilian Football Confederation names Scolari as new Seleção coach.
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Not Well Received
German football officials against Platini's plan for Europa, Champions League.
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At Loggerheads
NRL, players near critical mass in talks on salary cap.
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Trying Again
Sports Direct's Ashley in talks for naming rights to Rangers' Ibrox stadium.
