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Lopez: Surprise Fox Sports launch is ‘not about keeping Al Jazeera out’
Fox Italy says that Italian launch is 'unique opportunity' for Fox, not a defensive move against Al Jazeera
Pitch facing own channel dilemma as Al Jazeera stays away
Pitch International is exploring launching a premium football channel in Italy
Rai and Sky left at Lega table
Rai and Sky Italia in Lega Basket rights bids
Mediaset mops up rights as Sportitalia looks for saviour
Mediaset close to deal for NFL and other rights but Sportitalia needs fresh funds to carry on broadcasting
Rights for Six Nations, Pro12 and autumn internationals on Italian market at the same time
BT’s big money, big coverage offer wins over Dorna in UK
MotoGP heading for exclusive pay-television coverage in the UK as Dorna Sports finalises deal with BT Vision
Watching Brief (Vol.53) Special Focus: Rugby Union – Six Nations
Pauline McVey, analyst for SportBusiness Intelligence, examines rugby union’s Six Nations television audiences in the home markets as viewing in the UK hits all-time high
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TV rights 1: Euro 2008, other football, tennis and more
Football: Greek public-service broadcaster ERT acquired the free-to-air rights for all 31 matches of Euro 2008 in a €9.5m (£6.5m) deal with the Sportfive agency. It is the first deal done for the championship.
Rai to join ERT as first rights buyers
Rai set to acquire rights for Euro 2008 from Sportfive.
Sky to bring back multi-channel F1
Sky Italia to re-launch digital multi-channel coverage this season.
Murdoch threat to take clubs to court
Sky Italia this week threatened legal action for breach of contract