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Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.

Premier League's Saturday 3pm TV Blackout Under Threat

The Premier League's historic Saturday 3pm television blackout could be abolished in a major broadcasting shake-up, with a new £11 billion domestic rights deal set to revolutionise how fans watch football.

Football's 3pm TV Blackout Faces Being Scrapped

The UK's historic football TV blackout, which bans 3pm Saturday matches from being broadcast, is under formal review and could be scrapped in a move that would revolutionise how fans watch the game.

Stephen Smith's £100m MNF debut divides football fans

Stephen Smith's highly anticipated debut on ESPN's Monday Night Football panel sparked a fierce debate among fans. The £100 million man's performance left viewers sharply divided on his analysis style and on-screen chemistry.

BBC Chief Barred from European Broadcasting Summit

BBC Director General Tim Davie was excluded from a high-level European Broadcasting Union meeting in Slovenia, sparking accusations of political bias and raising questions about the UK's post-Brexit media influence.

ESPN & NBA Finalise Historic $76bn Media Rights Deal

ESPN, the Walt Disney Company, and the NBA are finalising a groundbreaking media rights agreement worth a staggering $76 billion, marking a seismic shift in sports broadcasting. Get the full story on this historic deal.

DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Amazon Prime wins exclusive Champions League UK rights

Amazon Prime Video has landed exclusive rights to broadcast the first-ever all-English Champions League final in a groundbreaking deal starting from the 2024/25 season, marking a seismic shift in UK sports broadcasting.

Alan Sugar slams 'patronising' Sky Sports pundits

Lord Sugar has launched a scathing attack on Sky Sports, accusing their football pundits, particularly Jamie Redknapp, of 'patronising' viewers with simplistic commentary. The Apprentice star demands more respect for the intelligence of the average fan.

Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights

The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.

Trump Vows to Defund NPR and PBS if Re-Elected

Former President Donald Trump has pledged to strip federal funding from public broadcasters NPR and PBS if he wins a second term, reigniting his longstanding battle with perceived media bias.

Springboks Sign Exclusive Amazon Prime Video Broadcast Deal

In a seismic shift for rugby broadcasting, South Africa Rugby has signed a landmark multi-year deal with Amazon Prime Video, moving the Springboks away from traditional terrestrial TV. The exclusive deal covers all home internationals from 2024, sparking

Premier League Could End Australia's Football Code Wars

Exclusive: The Premier League's growing influence in Australia could be the catalyst to finally end the country's historic and divisive football code rivalries, forging a new, unified future for the sport.

ABC sacks journalist Antoinette Lattouf in Gaza post row

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has dismissed presenter Antoinette Lattouf after she shared a Human Rights Watch report on Gaza, sparking a fierce debate over censorship, impartiality, and the silencing of Palestinian voices within the media.

Goldbridge's Awkward Bundesliga 'Throwback' Gaffe Exposed

Football presenter Mark Goldbridge is left red-faced after a resurfaced clip shows him dismissing the Bundesliga as a 'throwback' league, just as Sky Sports announces a major new deal to broadcast German matches in the UK. The cringe-worthy moment has gon

Disney+ Secures La Liga Streaming Rights in UK

Disney+ has secured the rights to stream La Liga matches in the UK, offering football fans a new way to watch top Spanish football. Here’s everything you need to know about the deal.

Drew Brees Joins NBC as NFL Analyst

NFL legend Drew Brees is set to join NBC Sports as a broadcast analyst for their NFL coverage. Find out what role he’ll play and how fans are reacting.

Dave Jones departs Sunderland after Premier League

Veteran Sky Sports presenter Dave Jones has left his role at Sunderland following the club's Premier League campaign. Discover the details behind his departure and what's next for the broadcaster.

Mark Chapman named new Match of the Day host

BBC announces Mark Chapman as the new host of Match of the Day, replacing Gary Lineker, Kelly Cates, and Gabby Logan in a major shake-up for the iconic football show.

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