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TV

/ 6 days ago

Why Rebecca Lowe could leave NBC Sports, per report

NBC Sports lead presenter Rebecca Lowe could be enticed by an opportunity to leave the US broadcaster after a new opportunity has opened up. That's according to a report by The Sun tabloid newspaper in the United Kingdom. The pending departure of host Gary Lineker from BBC's Match of the Day has caused a domino […]

TV

/ 255 days ago

New EFL deal with Sky Sports: What it means for US soccer fans

US soccer fans are set for an exciting change to their consumption of the EFL after Sky Sports renewed their deal. A blockbuster new domestic broadcast deal between the English Football League and Sky Sports was announced on Monday. While the agreement is specific to the UK market, it will undoubtedly have ripple effects across […]

Inter Miami CF

/ 311 days ago

Martin Tyler reveals what he'd love to ask Lionel Messi

Legendary soccer commentator Martin Tyler has done just about everything in his prestigious career. Having started in the industry back in the 1960s, Tyler eventually became the voice of the Premier League in the subsequent years. He then remained in this position for over 30 years. In undoubtedly his most famous call from the booth, […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 336 days ago

Peacock to stream Sky Sports Transfer Deadline special

Soccer fans in the United States will have access to Sky Sports News Transfer Deadline Day special program live on Peacock. The January transfer deadline is Thursday, Feb. 1. All incoming transfers in the Premier League must finish by midnight in England on that Thursday, and that drama often stretches to the end. The Deadline […]

England

/ 386 days ago

Sky, 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. […]

Everton

/ 396 days ago

Sky intend to lower crowd noise to dampen Everton fans' protest

Ahead of Everton's next match against Manchester United, Sky Sports is taking precautions to guarantee that fans' inappropriate vocabulary is not heard. This Sunday will be Everton's first game back in action after a ten-point deduction for failing to comply with Premier League profit and sustainability regulations. They will welcome sixth-place Manchester United at the […]

England

/ 432 days ago

Premier League offers UK TV more games than before

The Premier League announced it will substantially increase the number of matches shown live on TV in the UK beginning with the 2025/26 season. The league will make all Sunday 2 p.m. matches available to broadcasters for the first time. Also, the Premier League is adding an extra round of midweek fixtures. This brings the […]

DAZN

/ 450 days ago

DAZN enter fray against Sky Sports-TNT sports for EPL TV rights

Reports indicate that DAZN will most certainly participate in the next EPL TV rights auction, which might be rather competitive. The domestic rights of the Premier League were last put up for auction in 2018, bringing in $6.2 billion and drastically altering the playing field for teams. Because of this ruling, even mid-table teams now […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 461 days ago

Premier League may shift more games to Sundays starting 2024

The Premier League is considering a major shake-up to its match scheduling that could see the introduction of a new Sunday kickoff time. According to reports, Premier League executives are proposing four matches on Sundays instead of the three that we get now. Kickoffs would range between noon and 6:30 p.m. local time. For American […]

Arsenal

/ 476 days ago

London police arrest suspect that headbutted Roy Keane

London Metropolitan Police arrested the potential assailant who headbutted Roy Keane after the Manchester United game against Arsenal. Video showed Sky Sports colleague Micah Richards restraining a man and while the two analysts were making their way down to the pitch at the Emirates. The alleged headbutting incident happened just before the end of the […]

Commentators

/ 546 days ago

Jon Champion joins NBC's Premier League coverage

Legendary commentator Jon Champion has joined NBC Sports ahead of the 2023/24 Premier League season, sources have confirmed to World Soccer Talk. Beginning August, Champion commentates the highest profile Premier League match every week in the Sunday 11:30am to 1:30pm ET timeslot. That key timeslot became available for Champion at a time of change for […]

Commentators

/ 555 days ago

Peter Drury replaces Martin Tyler at Sky Sports in England

Renowned broadcaster Peter Drury is replacing Martin Tyler at Sky Sports. The 55-year-old who is the voice of the Premier League in the US for NBC Sports replaces Tyler as the main commentator after the latter didn’t have his contract renewed. It’s important to note that Drury will continue to commentate on games for NBC […]

Commentators

/ 556 days ago

Martin Tyler leaves Sky Sports after 33-year run

Legendary commentator Martin Tyler has announced that he is leaving Sky Sports ahead of the 2023/24 Premier League season. The 77-year-old soccer personality departs after 33 years with the British network. Tyler's exit may not come as a surprise to many, as Sky Sports has parted ways with multiple key figures in recent months. "It's […]

English Football League agrees landmark deal with Sky Sports

English Football League (EFL) clubs have unanimously agreed to accept a landmark deal worth £935m with Sky Sports. This deal will result in more than a thousand matches a season being broadcast live. The five-year deal is set to begin in the 2024-25 season. It will see guaranteed payments of £895m and £40m in additional […]