UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is considering asking media and competition watchdogs to examine Paramount's proposed $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, citing concerns over media plurality and competition issues for UK audiences.
The BBC has signed a new six-year deal with the All England Club, extending its free-to-air broadcast rights for Wimbledon until at least 2033. This secures one of the broadcaster's biggest live sporting assets and maintains wide public access to the Championships, while the International Tennis Federation rebrands to World Tennis.
MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi was banned from the Czech Grand Prix after slapping a track steward following a crash in Saturday's sprint race. The Italian rider apologized for his actions, but stewards upheld the decision.
MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi has been banned from the Czech Grand Prix after slapping a track steward following a crash in Saturday's sprint race. The Italian rider apologized for his actions, which were deemed "prejudicial to the interests of the sport."
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Paramount's $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, citing concerns over a substantial lessening of competition.
Arsenal's Champions League final defeat to PSG garnered over 16.2m illegal stream views in the UK after not being broadcast free-to-air. Legal viewership on TNT Sports and HBO Max reached over 7 million, sparking a political row and raising concerns for broadcasters and rights holders.
The Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain will require a TNT Sports subscription to watch, despite UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and fans' groups urging it to be free to air, marking a first since the competition's 1992 launch.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has asked TNT Sports to broadcast the Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain for free, citing a tradition of accessibility for major sporting events.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged TNT Sports to make the upcoming Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain free-to-air, citing a tradition of making the event accessible to all fans.
Keir Starmer has written to TNT Sports requesting they make the upcoming Champions League final free to view for UK fans. The Labour leader cited the importance of the competition and the need for 'hard-working people' not to pay for subscriptions to watch major sporting events.
Top tennis players will protest prize money at the French Open by limiting media appearances, demanding a larger share of tournament revenues. A 15-minute press conference walkout and refusal of additional interviews highlight their dispute with the Grand Slams.
Uefa anticipates increased UK viewership for the Champions League final despite TNT Sport's decision to charge for access, a first in 34 years. While previous finals were free, the new paywall on HBO Max is expected to boost numbers, though critics argue major sporting events should remain free-to-air.
For the first time since 1992, fans will need a subscription to watch the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League finals, as TNT Sports will not make them free-to-air. Uefa expressed disappointment with the decision.
For the first time in 34 years, UK viewers will have to pay to watch the Champions League final as TNT Sports restricts access to subscribers of its HBO Max platform, breaking from previous free streams.
Channel 5 will air highlights of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, ending the BBC's 72-year broadcast partnership due to financial cuts. TNT Sports holds the live rights.
Channel 5 to air daily Commonwealth Games highlights after BBC declines coverage due to financial constraints, while TNT Sports holds live rights and will also offer the Games on HBO Max.
Tottenham Hotspur travel to Aston Villa on Saturday evening (7pm BST) in a crucial Premier League clash. Spurs, sitting 18th in the relegation zone, have shown improvement under new manager Roberto De Zerbi with four points from the last two matches. Villa, fifth-placed and on course for Champions League qualification, are managed by Unai Emery. The match offers Tottenham a chance to climb out of the relegation zone if West Ham's loss to Brentford holds.
