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/ 904 days agoSky, TNT win domestic Premier League rights for $8.45 billion
Sky Sports and TNT Sports have renewed packages to broadcast the Premier League rights in the United Kingdom on a four-year deal. In total, the duo will have live broadcasts of 270 games each season from 2025/26 through 2028/29. Reports indicate the total Sky Sports and TNT are paying is just shy of $8.5 billion. […]
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/ 904 days agoTop 100 greatest soccer players in the world today
Rating the best 100 soccer players today is a seemingly impossible task. The breadth of soccer means players have differing levels of competition. Also, with 11 players on the pitch, different positions perform different roles. It is a web of impossibility to accurately compare these athletes head-to-head. It is even more challenging to do so […]
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/ 904 days agoLuis Suarez health concerns rising ahead of Inter Miami move
All signs point to Luis Suarez signing with Inter Miami after his season with Gremio concludes later this month. At the age of 37, Suarez has 15 goals in 32 appearances with the Brazilian side. He ranks fourth in the Brasileirão scoring table. His exploits are a key reason for Gremio sitting fourth in the […]
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/ 905 days agoDAZN still targets domestic Premier League rights
The Premier League is still searching for a domestic rights partner for the four-season cycle from 2025/26 to 2028/29, and DAZN wants in. The streaming platform has assembled a collection of leagues across the world for both domestic and international audiences. For example, it has domestic broadcast rights to Ligue 1 in France and LaLiga […]
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/ 905 days agoEPL Commentators on NBC: December 5 to 7
Fans of the English Premier League have the blessing of a full slate of midweek contests. After a hectic weekend in matchday 14, the festive season truly kicks in with 10 games Tuesday through Thursday for matchday 15. It could be a pivotal week, too, as clubs either look to keep form rolling or find […]
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/ 905 days agoSheffield United sacks Paul Heckingbottom with blades at bottom
Sheffield United is the first club to sack its manager in the current Premier League season after relieving Paul Heckingbottom of his duties. The Blades are at the bottom of the Premier League table with just five points. Heckingbottom led the side to just one win and two draws through 14 games in the league. […]
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/ 907 days agoMessi calls Major League Soccer a 'minor league'
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi labeled Major League Soccer, the league he plays in, as a minor league compared to the rest of the sport. The Argentine reaffirmed his commitment and sole focus on Argentina in a recent interview with Star+ about his time with La Albiceleste. Messi joined Major League Soccer in the summer […]
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/ 908 days agoEPL commentators on NBC: December 2 and 3
Three games stand out in matchday 14 of the English Premier League this weekend. Although none of those involve two teams currently in the top four, there are great matchups nonetheless. However, all clubs are looking up at Arsenal after Manchester City drew with Liverpool this past weekend. The Gunners are home to Wolves with […]
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/ 908 days agoApple, Paramount+ in talks to sell bundle for streaming services
Streaming service competitors Apple TV+ and Paramount+ may soon become available in a bundle. The bundle would allow subscribers to gain access to the two platforms at a reduced cost. Currently, Apple TV+ is $9.99 per month. Paramount+ is slightly cheaper at $5.99 per month. There is also an ad-free option for Paramount+ that is […]
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/ 908 days agoInter Miami to play El Salvador amid River Plate friendly rumors
Inter Miami is adding to its preseason schedule, but there are rumors that it could face different opponents, which include River Plate. On Thursday afternoon, rumors emerged that the MLS side will play one of the biggest teams in South America in late January. Rather than playing in south Florida, the two will meet in […]
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/ 909 days agoMore clubs snap up spots in the Champions League round of 16
Twelve teams have confirmed their status in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 this season. Some of Europe's giants feature on that list. Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid are among the teams through to the next round. Arsenal joined the ranks of teams to qualify for the knockout […]
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/ 910 days agoDortmund into Champions League knockouts with win at Milan
The UEFA Champions League returned to action on matchday five, and Borussia Dortmund had a pivotal clash against AC Milan. These are two of the teams in the proverbial Group of Death with PSG and Newcastle. With a win on Tuesday, Borussia Dortmund secured a spot in the knockout stages with a game to spare. […]
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/ 911 days agoCrystal Palace wants Steve Cooper if he's let go at Forest
Crystal Palace is keeping a close eye on Steve Cooper and his situation at Nottingham Forest. Both Palace and Forest may be in the market for a coaching change with the two in the bottom third of the Premier League table. Palace may sack Roy Hodgson with the club losing four of its last five […]
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/ 911 days agoBorussia Dortmund declines the use of Saudi, Qatari sponsorship
Borussia Dortmund Managing Director Carsten Cramer said his clubs will never go to Saudi or Qatari sponsors. Cramer recognizes the potential that the Middle Eastern wealth brings to clubs. However, he does not want his money to come from places with political concerns. Cramer was alluding to a UEFA Champions League question. Dortmund is in […]
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/ 911 days agoFulham wins penalty-laden affair over Wolves in stoppage time
There were three second-half penalties between Fulham and Wolves, but the Cottagers used Willian's second goal to narrowly edge Gary O'Neil's side. The win shakes off a poor run of form from Fulham, which picked up its first win in its last five contests. Wolves lost its sixth game of the season, but it does […]