Sky Sports
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Sky Sports to become exclusive UK home of F1
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Sky has extended its Formula One deal until 2024 and will become the UK’s sports exclusive broadcaster from 2019. As part of the deal the broadcaster will air the British Grand Prix, plus highlights of all other races and Qualifying sessions on a ‘free-to-air’ basis.
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Sky announces new live sports channel for all subscribers
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The move means millions of viewers will be able to enjoy a selection of the broadcaster’s sporting coverage, including football, international cricket and golf, at no extra cost.
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Ofcom scraps rules forcing sale of Sky Sports to rival pay-TV firms
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In 2010 the regulator introduced a ‘wholesale must-offer’ obligation to ensure that sports fans could watch major competitions regardless of their chosen platform. The move was prompted by concerns that Sky could have motive to withhold its channels from rials in order to dominate the market for pay sports.
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BT TV adds Sky Sports HD to channel line-up
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Last year the broadband giant won the right to show its rival’s channels on its YouView platform but until today has only offered the Standard Definition (SD) versions, making the platform less attractive to sports fans keen to enjoy matches in the best possible picture quality.
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Sky Sports bags England v Pakistan cricket rights
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The rights include England’s three Tests with Pakistan in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, as well as five ODIs and three T20 internationals. The first Test takes place in Abu Dhabi on 13 October.
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Sky Sports customers to gain free Sun Goals access
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The deal means Sky Sports customers will be able to watch goals and match clips from the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Barclays Premier League, Emirates FA Cup and Scottish Premiership on their phone or tablet.