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The good news? Free streams exist. They sit in other countries, and a VPN gets you in. I’ve used this exact method to watch Champions League nights from London, a couple of F1 Grands Prix, and most recently the PSG–Bayern semi last month. Five minutes of setup, no subscription, English commentary if you pick the right country. Here’s how it works. Why the Champions League final isn’t free in the UK this year Warner Bros. Discovery owns the UK rights and made a call. Past finals went out on TNT Sports’ YouTube channel and the Discovery+ app, free to anyone…
Today in Boston Celtics history, the storied franchise defeated the Detroit Pistons 89-81 in Game 6 of the 2008 Eastern Conference Finals, securing their first appearance in the NBA Finals since 1987 while Hall of Fame forward Larry Bird was still on the team. The Celtics faced their longtime rival, the Los Angeles Lakers, on their path to capturing their 17th championship banner.The Celtics ultimately prevailed vs. the Pistons, driven by their future Hall of Fame trio of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen. Pierce led the team with 27 points and 8 rebounds, while Allen chipped in another…
Kent Spitfires travel to south London to resume the oldest rivalry in world cricket, versus Surrey at the Kia Oval.The Oldest Rivalry continues in Canterbury this JulyThe St Lawrence Ground hosts Kent Spitfires vs. Surrey under the lights on a Friday night, 10 July!Get your tickets hereEntry is INCLUDED in all Kent Memberships, White Ball Passes & Youth/Junior Season Tickets!Opposition reportPreviewed by Mark Baldwin, ECB Reporters Network supported by RothesayCaptain: Sam CurranOverseas players: Sean Abbott (Australia, all)Finals Day appearances: Nine (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2013, 2014, 2020, 2023, 2024)Titles: One (2003)2025 finish: Quarter-finals2025 leading run-scorer: Will Jacks (504)2025 leading wicket-taker: Sam Curran (21)The return of Australian all-rounder Sean Abbott,…
Six years ago, the government rejected a House of Lords select committee proposal to add the Champions League final to the list of “crown jewels” events, which would have ensured it would always be free-to-air.Highlights of the Champions League final will be available on the BBC Sport website and across social media channels 15 minutes after the trophy lift, and on BBC iPlayer and television later in the evening.Live commentary will also be on BBC Radio 5 Live.The Champions League final had been free on ITV each year from 1993 – with the exception of the 1994 final, which the…
Charlie Edwards has promised his defeat to Sikho Nqothole in an IBF junior bantamweight eliminator in London on Friday does not mean the end of his 21-3 (7 KOs).Edwards, 33, lost a deserved unanimous decision after 12 rounds to his South African opponent inside a hot and sweaty York Hall. The Englishman survived a taxing start to gather some momentum in the second half but it was clear to all observers he hadn’t quite done enough. It marked his second defeat in his last three outings, having lost to Andrew Cain in March last year. He had since regrouped with…
Mourinho’s entire managerial philosophy – the siege mentality, the us-against-the-world framing, the weaponisation of grievance, the use of media as the enemies – is perfectly calibrated for the climate Perez has spent years cultivating at Los Blancos.A president who is highly critical of referees, who believes the media wants to destroy him, and Barcelona are favoured by La Liga has finally found his ideal coach.The paranoia runs in the corridors of power at the Bernabeu and will now be in the dugout with Mourinho – although, in fact, predecessor Arbeloa has bought that vision of the world already.That, more than…
Bayern sporting chief Max Eberl is not catching heat for the missing out on Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon…and it looks like the Bavarians simply were not prepared to extend as far as FC Barcelona.While Gordon was apparently appreciated by both Vincent Kompany and Barça coach Hansi Flick, it is the Catalans who were more willing to invest.From Sport Bild head of football Christian Falk, as captured by @iMiaSanMia:Max Eberl is not being internally blamed for the Gordon deal not going through. Eberl had reached an agreement with the player, but he was given a budget by the supervisory board…
NBA officials are often criticized, rarely celebrated, and are typically the best at their jobs when nobody knows their name.Game 7 of the NBA playoffs announces its officials at 9 a.m. ET on gameday, with the fate of the Thunder and Spurs’ seasons in their hands. At this time, it’s not known who the officials are, but throughout the first six games, the officials have certainly had a hand in the results of a very tight series. Here’s what we know about the officials for Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. MORE: Victor Wembanyama-Chet Holmgren beef, explained through international careerSpurs-Thunder Game 7 refereesThe…
Picture by Ashley Allen/Getty Images. Jonny Bairstow contributed 43 with the bat against Durham last night. There was a moment late on in Durham’s innings at Banks Homes Riverside last night which James Wharton believes says a lot about where Yorkshire currently are with their Vitality Blast cricket. Durham, set a target of 152 to win, were chasing forlornly after Wharton had earlier batted superbly for 64 off 41 balls on a turgid pitch. Durham were eventually bowled out for 93, the White Rose winning by 58 runs to sit top of the North Group with three wins from three.…
“I’ve had some really positive conversations with the board and James Ellis, who have been very clear about the club’s ambition. “I’m ready for the challenge ahead and looking forward to meeting the players, staff and supporters. “Preparations for pre-season are well under way and we have an important and exciting few months ahead.”Skubala won the League Managers’ Association League One manager of the season after taking Lincoln to the second tier for the first time in 65 years by winning the title.”Michael has made a significant impact during his time at Lincoln City and leaves with our sincere thanks…