In a deal worth $200 million ESPN have secured the rights to air The British Open for the next eight years starting in 2010. Previously and for 2009 the first two rounds were aired on TNT, with the final two rounds being showed on both TNT and ABC, however Turner Sorts, who owns TNT have been regarded in the news to have said they cannot comitt to extending their rights due to "disciplined negotiating protocols"
However, to be able to watch live British Open action from 2010 onwards, you are going to have to meet a number of stipulations. The first of which is to be able to stay awake until 2 a.m PDT as action will be played 2 - 5 in the morning. The second is you will need to have cable activated as it will be a cable-only event.
Rumours are circling that ESPN are gearing up to a complete domination of all major sporting events, with a final goal of securing that rating blasting mammoth........yes..........The Super Bowl!!
As usual fans in my blessed home of the U.K will be able to catch all the action live on BBC one and two available most hours of the day for the duration of the tournament through BBC interactive.
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