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Chelsea-Liverpool TV blackout angers fans

Premier League fans are set to miss Chelsea's clash with Liverpool due to UK broadcasting blackout rules, sparking fresh debate about the controversial Saturday 3pm fixture ban.

ABC faced 'culture of fear' due to external pressure

Former ABC chief Hugh Marks exposes how political pressure and media scrutiny fostered a climate of apprehension within the national broadcaster, forcing staff to second-guess editorial decisions.

Channel 4 grabs Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race from BBC

In a dramatic broadcasting shift, Channel 4 has secured the TV rights to the iconic Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race, ending the BBC's 17-year reign over the prestigious annual event starting from 2026.

BBC loses sports rights after 18 years

In a dramatic broadcasting shake-up, the BBC has lost rights to a beloved annual sporting event after nearly two decades, with Channel 5 securing the coveted coverage in a major coup.

Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.

Premier League's Saturday 3pm TV Blackout Under Threat

The Premier League's historic Saturday 3pm television blackout could be abolished in a major broadcasting shake-up, with a new £11 billion domestic rights deal set to revolutionise how fans watch football.

Kate Scott: Net Worth, Sky Sports Career & Private Life

An exclusive deep dive into the life and career of Sky Sports presenter Kate Scott, exploring her impressive net worth, journey in sports broadcasting, and the private world she keeps away from the cameras.

BBC Chief Barred from European Broadcasting Summit

BBC Director General Tim Davie was excluded from a high-level European Broadcasting Union meeting in Slovenia, sparking accusations of political bias and raising questions about the UK's post-Brexit media influence.

ESPN & NBA Finalise Historic $76bn Media Rights Deal

ESPN, the Walt Disney Company, and the NBA are finalising a groundbreaking media rights agreement worth a staggering $76 billion, marking a seismic shift in sports broadcasting. Get the full story on this historic deal.

DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Amazon Prime wins exclusive Champions League UK rights

Amazon Prime Video has landed exclusive rights to broadcast the first-ever all-English Champions League final in a groundbreaking deal starting from the 2024/25 season, marking a seismic shift in UK sports broadcasting.

Alan Sugar slams 'patronising' Sky Sports pundits

Lord Sugar has launched a scathing attack on Sky Sports, accusing their football pundits, particularly Jamie Redknapp, of 'patronising' viewers with simplistic commentary. The Apprentice star demands more respect for the intelligence of the average fan.

Dave Portnoy's Pizza Festival Scores Huge TV Ratings Win

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy's inaugural One Bite Pizza Festival delivered a stunning viewership victory for Fox Sports, drawing a colossal audience and dominating the weekend's sports broadcasting ratings in a surprise triumph.

Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights

The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.

Dave Portnoy's Fox Future in Doubt After Segment Pulled

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy faces an uncertain future with Fox Sports after his controversial college football picks segment, 'Dave Portnoy's Rough N' Rowdy Pregame Show,' was abruptly pulled from the air. Internal debates rage over his on-air su

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