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Oct 20, 2023
By manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Gemma Atkinson says 'in my opinion' as she reacts to 'sad' axe of Channel 4 show after expecting to return

Gemma Atkinson has said it's 'sad to hear' as she responded to the axe of Steph's Packed Lunch. The Hits Radio host was a regular face on the Channel 4 show and spent her last day at work before welcoming her second child into the world with host Steph McGovern and the team.

Oct 19, 2023
By sports.ndtv.com

Premier League Eyes Biggest Ever TV Rights Deal By Selling 70 More Matches

The Premier League is aiming to smash its own record domestic television rights deal after making 70 more matches available for broadcast from 2025. Currently, 200 matches per season are sold to broadcasters in the UK with the three-year deal that runs until the 2024/25 season worth a reported 4.8 billion pounds ($5.8 billion). A Saturday afternoon blackout, designed to protect attendances in the lower leagues, will remain. However, matches switched to Sundays due to the involvement of clubs in European fixtures will be broadcast live for the first time.

Oct 16, 2023
By theguardian.com

Hard work, modesty and McTominay: how Scotland qualified for Euro 2024

The finality of the last European Championship stung Steve Clarke. Scotland had waited since 1998 to reach a major tournament. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic meant a further 12-month delay for the impatient Scots. Celebrations of a fine performance during the scoreless draw with England at Wembley – which in hindsight were over the top – only abated shortly before the 3-1 defeat against Croatia in Glasgow.

Oct 12, 2023
By manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Judges 'told not to jail rapists and burglars as prisons are full'

Burglars and rapists could soon be spared jail due to prison overcrowding, it has emerged.

Oct 04, 2023
By espn.com

Rays' wild-card opener draws 19,704, lowest since 1919 - ESPN

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The AL Wild Card Series opener between the Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays drew an announced crowd of just 19,704 to Tropicana Field on Tuesday, the lowest for a postseason game since the 1919 World Series other than during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.