Sky may not be the limit for live TV rights
Sport braces for global broadcasting revolution as Amazon and Facebook take on Sky and BT Sport
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THE bulging wallets of Amazon and Facebook could drive up the cost of TV rights for the next English Premier League (EPL) deal. This is as sport braces for a global broadcasting revolution. Sky and BT shelled out more than £5 billion (S$9 billion) for the privilege of keeping the jewel in the crown of British sports broadcasting for three seasons from 2016-17 but the new kids on the block are flexing their muscles.
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is expecting a change in dynamic when it comes to bid…
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