Does anybody know any coverage of Us Open on BBC 2013.
I think there will be coverage on 5 Live Sports Extra from time to time, depending on the England one day Cricket Internationals. And possibly any matches involving Andy Murray on the main 5 Live channels along with the Men's and Lady's singles final.
Ian.
That's correct and even when the rights come up for renewal, I expect that Sky would outbid ITV by paying a silly money price because this is the only Grand Slam tennis event that Sky have (although I would ideally like to see ITV4 get the rights).
I recall before British Eurosport came into existance that Eurosport international was part of one of the Telewest communication's entertainment packs.
The nature of the US Open (i.e. the American's making a big noise re the event) suits sky more than the other 3 grand slam events.
I recall before British Eurosport came into existance that Eurosport international was part of one of the Telewest communication's entertainment packs.
On radio, yes, TV no I'm afraid.
The nature of the US Open (i.e. the American's making a big noise re the event) suits sky more than the other 3 grand slam events.
Right now Bet365 are doing a live online stream of the Monfils - Unger game but you will need an account to view it or you can watch some of the games on the relatively cheap Eurosport player.
Continuing to take this thread off tangent, does anyone know what year Sky lost the rights to the Australian Open?. I can remember them covering it in the early 90's before they got hold of the US Open, when Gerald Williams and Bill Threlfall were commentating for them.
Eurosport signed a 5 year deal for 2012 to 2016 - see link.
I know it's sometimes complicated with Eurosport's rights not covering the UK in the same way they cover the rest of Europe but I've not seen anything to suggest Eurosport's UK rights expire before 2016.
Eurosport signed a 5 year deal for 2012 to 2016 - see link.
I know it's sometimes complicated with Eurosport's rights not covering the UK in the same way they cover the rest of Europe but I've not seen anything to suggest Eurosport's UK rights expire before 2016.
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I think there will be coverage on 5 Live Sports Extra from time to time, depending on the England one day Cricket Internationals. And possibly any matches involving Andy Murray on the main 5 Live channels along with the Men's and Lady's singles final.
Ian.
Ian.
I recall before British Eurosport came into existance that Eurosport international was part of one of the Telewest communication's entertainment packs.
The nature of the US Open (i.e. the American's making a big noise re the event) suits sky more than the other 3 grand slam events.
On the radio, yes, but on TV, no I'm afraid.
Right now Bet365 are doing a live online stream of the Monfils - Unger game but you will need an account to view it or you can watch some of the games on the relatively cheap Eurosport player.
2015.
Sports Extra was bliss yesterday evening with Robson and Evans playing the same time.
I'm not sure that's right.
Eurosport signed a 5 year deal for 2012 to 2016 - see link.
I know it's sometimes complicated with Eurosport's rights not covering the UK in the same way they cover the rest of Europe but I've not seen anything to suggest Eurosport's UK rights expire before 2016.
http://www.eurosportcorporate.com/press/Eurosport%20%20Australian%20Open%20press%20release.DOC
I'm expecting the rights to come to market before the final year of the current deal.
So while we know Eurosport has the rights until 2016, I think we will know who will have the rights for 2017 onwards in 2015
OK, thanks for clarification - thought you were referring to the expiry date of existing contract.
Either way will be at work.
Hopefully Five Live will have updates, with seven League Cup and Celtic Champions League qualifier tonight.