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Premier league declines 3pm blackout exemption for festive games
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The Premier League has been granted an exemption to broadcast Saturday 3pm matches on December 27 and January 3 during the festive period, but it will not exercise this option. This decision upholds the traditional UK blackout rule designed to protect attendances at lower-league games. The league remains committed to the blackout until at least the end of its current broadcast rights cycle in 2029.
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics tennis events will run from July 19 to July 28, starting just days after Wimbledon concludes on July 16. Players reaching the later stages of the Championships will have only three days to travel across continents and adjust to hard courts at the Carson Tennis Center. The schedule has renewed concerns over the demanding tennis calendar.
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FC Barcelona has asked UEFA to move the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 match to Wednesday, March 18, to avoid clashing with the club's presidential elections. The elections are set for Sunday, March 15, the same day as a La Liga fixture against Sevilla. This request comes as Barcelona awaits confirmation of their opponent in the knockout stage.