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Ofcom To Probe Clash Between BT, BSkyB Over Channel Sharing06 / 20 / 13Broadcasting regulator Ofcom "has opened an investigation" into BSkyB’s refusal to let BT carry two of its key sports channels, in "a sign of growing tensions between the two companies," according to Robert Budden of the FINANCIAL TIMES. The investigation by Ofcom "follows a complaint by BT" a... Tags: Media, United Kingdom |
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LOCOG: Unsold Tickets In Thousands
Thousands of tickets for some of the London Games’ “most in-demand Olympic events during the summer went unsold,” according to LOCOG figures cited by Jacquelin Magnay of the London TELEGRAPH. Track & field had “more than 2,000 tickets unsold, there were hundreds of ticket ...
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Michel Platini Pushes Euro 2020 Plan
German UEFA exec committee member Theo Zwanziger said that "UEFA is going ahead with a proposal for a Euro 2020 tournament hosted by half a dozen countries and not the usual one or two," according to Karolos Grohmann of REUTERS. Zwanziger, who was formerly head of the German Football Federation (DFB ...
Stoke City To Add To Stadium Capacity
EPL club Stoke City has revealed it is looking into the detailed feasibility of expanding the Britannia Stadium with the addition of more seats in the southeast corner. The club is taking the opportunity to obtain planning permission to fill in the area between the Seddon Stand and the Marston&rsquo ...
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Carlisle United Reports Financial Losses
English League One club Carlisle United revealed operating losses of more than £124,329 ($197,347) for last season after failing to reach the playoffs. The Cumbrians released their statement ahead of the club's annual general meeting and also confirmed turnover was down £652,141 ($1M). A ...
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Chelsea, Sauber Partnership Pays Off
The partnership between the Sauber F1 team and Chelsea FC "created a lot of media buzz and was an innovative step that now is supposed to pay off financially," according to Dominik Sharaf of MOTORSPORT-TOTAL.com. Chelsea CEO Ron Gourlay revealed that the two teams will unveil a common sponsor ...
ITV Ad Revenue Hit By London Games
ITV has "reported a 6% year-on-year fall in TV ad revenues in the third quarter of '12 as advertisers held back spend while viewers tuned into the BBC's London Olympics coverage," according to Mark Sweney of the London GUARDIAN. The commercial broadcaster "took a battering during the three months to ...
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Olympic Construction Generates Billions
Construction of London Olympic venues "generated an economic boost" of £7.3B ($11.6B) to the U.K, according to Roger Blitz of the FINANCIAL TIMES. An independent report commissioned by the government showed that "much of the benefit was felt in London and the south." Accounting organization Gr ...
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Dubai Firm Close To Leeds Purchase
Dubai-based Gulf Finance House Capital is "believed to be just days away" from confirming a £52M ($83M) takeover of League Championship club Leeds United, according to Ashley Hammond of GULF NEWS. If the bid is successful, the company would secure current owner Ken Bates' 72.85% share of the c ...
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EPL TV Rights On Pace To Break Record
Premier League football clubs are "in line for a huge hike in TV income from next season," according to Owen Gibson of the London GUARDIAN. Revenue from domestic and global TV rights deals are expected to top £5B ($7.9B) by the time the final overseas contracts are tied up next month. On top o ...
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Smith Returns To Rangers As Director
Former Scottish Third Division Rangers Manager Walter Smith has returned to the club for the third time in his career after "accepting an invitation" to become a non-exec director, according to Richard Wilson of the HERALD SCOTLAND. Smith will be joined by businessman Ian Hart, who has "agreed to a ...
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