Premier League agrees new £6.7bn TV rights deal with Sky and TNT Sports

Number of live games set to grow substantially as part of dealMatch of the Day to continue after BBC buys highlights rightsThe Premier League has agreed a new deal with Sky and TNT Sports that will see the competition earn £6.7bn over four years for its UK TV rights.In a swift resolution to what had been a highly-anticipated process, the Premier League has renewed terms with its trusted broadcast partners and effectively kept its revenues stable, although the number of live games is set to grow substantially. All fixtures that kick-off at 2pm on a Sunday will, for instance, now be broadcast live. Continue reading...