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Premier League's £6.7bn TV rights deal: Sky, TNT, and Amazon's battle for broadcast dominance

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic

The Premier League has announced a new four-year TV rights deal starting from the 2025-26 season, with Sky Sports securing the majority of live rights packages and TNT Sports clinching one package. The deal guarantees a minimum of 215 live games per season, with all matches outside the traditional Saturday 3pm blackout window now being broadcast live. BBC Sport has secured highlights rights, while Amazon Prime Video has lost its rights for the new cycle. The agreements, collectively valued at £6.7 billion, will provide financial certainty for clubs until 2029.

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Sky Sports apologises for ‘insensitive comments’ during Aston Villa vs Everton coverage: Everton's Crumbling Performance and Sky Sports' Controversial Remarks

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic

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Sky Sports has issued an apology for "insensitive comments" made by commentators Bill Leslie and Andy Hinchcliffe during the coverage of Everton's 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa. The duo compared Everton manager Sean Dyche, who was wearing a black armband in memory of a deceased supporter, to a "croupier." The comments sparked widespread criticism, and both commentators have expressed regret. Sky Sports has reminded everyone involved of their responsibilities and apologized for any upset caused. Everton, who have lost their first two Premier League games, will face Wolves next.

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