Tag Archives: Sky Sports

Sky Go launches on Apple’s App Store

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Ben Hargreaves

Sky have officially launched their brand new App in Apple’s App Store which will allow Sky subscribers to access selected Sky television content using their iPad, or iPhone. The App called Sky Go, consolidates the old Sky Player and Sky … Continue reading →

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Virgin Media ties up with Eurosport for 3D tennis

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Jane Stott

Following the recent announcement from digital TV sports broadcaster Eurosport that it is to show this year’s French Open tennis tournament in 3D, cable TV provider Virgin Media has announced that it will show live coverage of the grand slam … Continue reading →

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ITV and Sky Sports renew UEFA Champions League rights

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Jane Stott

ITV and Sky Sports have agreed a deal with UEFA to televise UEFA Champions League football on their digital TV channels till 2015. ITV and Sky Sports will continue to show Champions League action till 2015 ITV the free to … Continue reading →

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FA Cup final to be broadcast in 3D on Sky

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Ben Hargreaves

Sky will be joining forces with ESPN in May to broadcast the 2011 FA Cup final for the first time ever in 3D. The corroboration was announced yesterday as it was revealed that ESPN’s 3D coverage of the showpiece final … Continue reading →

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Sky 3D could leave viewers feeling dizzy and nauseous

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Ben Hargreaves

Digital TV broadcaster Sky is investigating its brand new 3D TV technology after warnings which have revealed that 3D television may leave viewers feeling dizzy and nauseous. Sky launched its brand new 3D TV Channel in 2010, which was the … Continue reading →

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Virgin Media post strong figures despite fall of TV customers

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Jane Stott

Virgin Media has posted strong first quarter revenue figures as the triple play bundle service provider revealed that it has made £982m in the first 3 months of 2011. However despite the impressive revenue figure Virgin Media has revealed that … Continue reading →

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Sky fails in bid to find out BT Vision subscriber numbers

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Jane Stott

Digital TV service provider Sky have failed in a bid to discover the number of pay-tv service subscribers BT has after a ruling from the telecommunications regulator Ofcom. In March 2010, Ofcom ruled that Sky must wholesale the sports channels … Continue reading →

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Sky agrees deal for Football League rights

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Jane Stott

Sky Sports has agreed a three year deal with the Football League to show live coverage of the Npower Championship, Carling Cup, Playoffs and Johnston Paint trophy in a deal which is worth £69m less than the current contract. For … Continue reading →

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Eurosport to get brand new look

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Jane Stott

Digital TV sports channel Eurosport is to get a brand new identity from the 5th April 2011 that will be run on its digital TV channel, online website, mobile applications and along their advertising, marketing and corporate communications. The change … Continue reading →

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The Boat Race to go High Definition

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Jane Stott

The BBC has confirmed that the 157th Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge will be screened in high definition this weekend. Coverage of the annual sporting event will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC One HD channels from 3:45pm … Continue reading →

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