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BSkyB’s sports rights spend up
The broadcaster reported a 31-per-cent rise in second-half operating profits to £385 million, ahead of forecasts, with turnover up six per cent to £2.6 billion. For the three months to end-December, BSkyB added 171,000 net subscribers, compared with 167,000 for the same period in 2007.
Nordic Europa League sales begin
The rights are for the three seasons from 2009-10 to 2011-12.