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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.
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.
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ABC's long-running cop drama The Rookie is relocating from its Tuesday slot to Mondays at 10 p.m. starting January 26, following American Idol's return. This move allows space for the new series RJ Decker on Tuesdays. The eighth season will air without interruptions after its third episode.