BT Group and ESPN have agreed that BT will acquire ESPN’s UK and Ireland TV channels business. These primarily comprise the ESPN and ESPN America channels and their live sports rights portfolio, including the FA Cup, Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League, UEFA Europa League, and the German Bundesliga. The transaction, subject to regulatory clearance, is expected to complete on July 31 after which BT will continue to operate at least one ESPN-branded channel expected to form part of the … [Read more...] about BT Group acquires ESPN’s UK and Ireland TV channels business
NASCAR
NASCAR debuts on All Sports Network in Asia
Hong Kong - All Sports Network (ASN) announced the launch of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, NASCAR, on its 24-hr HD sports channel. NASCAR is the largest and most prestigious auto racing series in the United States, featuring thrilling door-to-door competition among athletes widely admired. The new partnership strengthens ASN's programming line-up, which comprises over 7 top-branded US sports including the NFL, the NHL, NCAA, Big 10, Pac 10, Formula Drift, and now NASCAR. … [Read more...] about NASCAR debuts on All Sports Network in Asia
