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Thursday, 15 June, 2000, 19:10 GMT 20:10 UK
Just who can show what?

The world of televised sport has undergone a massive shake-up in recent years. News Online gives you a rundown of just who has the rights to what.

BBC:

  • Football Association Cup Final (from 2002)
  • England home internationals (football)
  • Football World Cup
  • European Football Championships
  • UEFA Cup Final
  • European Super Cup (football)
  • Olympics, summer and winter
  • Grand National
  • Wimbledon, French Open, Australian Open tennis
  • The Open, World Match Play Championship, The US Masters golf
  • The World Snooker Championships
  • European Cup and Shield (rugby union)
  • Rugby League Challenge Cup
  • Rugby League World Cup
  • World Athletics Championships (through 2005)
  • The London Marathon
  • The Boat Race
  • World Rally Championships

    One minute Match of the Day had been confined to history, now it is back. The BBC responded to losing the Premiership by winning rights to show the FA Cup.

    ITV:

  • Premier League football highlights (from 2002)
  • Football World Cup
  • European Football Championships
  • Rugby Union World Cup
  • Champions League (football)
  • Formula One

    They may have lost their grip on the FA Cup, but ITV executives will not be too upset. Des Lynam will be delighted. He has his Saturday night football back.

    Channel Four:

  • English Test Cricket
  • The Derby
  • The Cheltenham Gold Cup
  • Serie A (Italian football)

    No longer a bit-part player concentrating on minority sports. C4 has taken up the challenge and now boasts some of Britain's best-loved institutions.

    Channel Five:

  • Selected soccer matches, including some England away internationals and various UEFA Cup games.

    Have brought their own style of football coverage to the small screen. Their upbeat delivery contrasts with that of their more staid and established rivals.

    Sky Sports:

  • Premier League football
  • Nationwide League football
  • Scottish Premier League football
  • England rugby union internationals
  • England's away Test series (cricket)
  • Ryder Cup golf, plus other tournaments

    The satellite channel has revolutionised sport in the UK and reinforced its position with major cuts in the two deals announced over the past couple of days.

    OnDigital:

  • Champions League football
  • Super Nine Tennis
  • Bundesliga (German football)

    Surprise winners of the Champions League franchise, OnDigital are on the up and making the most of their access to ITV funds and technology. Trailing Sky in the subscribers stakes though.

    NTL:

  • Premier League pay-per-view football

    Splashed out £328m to become the first pay-per-view broadcaster in Britain, but the ambitious American cable company is not yet on air.

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