If you’re 10/PP you’re best waiting until after the Olympics. Will get lost otherwise.
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I don’t see why they would need to anyway. However, they need to announce a lot of signings and broadcast details this month.
Some really should have been announced on the day that they start the broadcast deal.
I’m expecting a big name league to be on Stan as they’re the home of the Champions League to attract subscribers.
It’s not going to create column inches or website space while the Olympics are on and there’s the Matildas still in the mix for a medal.
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It is my guy.
Good to see Craig Foster on Stan Sport. He was excellent at SBS - one of the best football analysts in the country.
Hopefully 9Gem will broadcast some UCL matches live throughout the tournament.
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That’s the plan. Whether it is more than just the final, remains to be seen. If they do run it on FTA, it will be based on ratings as to whether they show games other than the final there from next season. If it rates it’s socks off (for that time of the day) then they will probably up the amount/frequency.
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I can’t see 9Gem broadcasting any group stage games, maybe from the quarter final stage onwards?
Who knows, we will just have to wait and see. Even from QF stage would be a bonus.
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New tennis deal for Stan Sport.
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STAN SECURES RIGHTS TO UPCOMING LAVER CUP TENNIS TOURNAMENT FEATURING NICK KYRGIOS
The Laver Cup, in its fourth year, pits six superstars from Team Europe against six of their counterparts from the rest of the World with every match of the tournament streaming ad-free, live and on-demand only on Stan Sport.
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Competition held over three days starting on 25 September 2021 at TD Garden, Boston
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Two six player teams: Team Europe v Team World
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Twelve matches split between nine singles and three doubles matches
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Three singles and one doubles match are played each day
Stan today announced it has secured the rights to the Laver Cup - a thrilling, fast-paced men’s tennis competition between a superstar team from Europe against the best players from the rest of the world. Under the multi-year agreement, Stan will exclusively broadcast the fourth edition of the tournament which begins on September 25 .
The 2021 Laver Cup will feature two tennis icons leading both teams, with Björn Borg Team Europe’s captain and John McEnroe in charge of Team World.
Confirmed to take part in the tournament for Team Europe include: Daniil Medvedev (World No. 2, Russia), Stefanos Tsitspas (World No. 3, Greece), Alexander Zverev (World No. 4, Czech Republic), Andrey Rublev (World No. 7, Russia), Matteo Berrettini (World No. 8, Italy) and Casper Ruud (World No. 11, Norway).
Team World , who will be aiming to win the Laver Cup for the first time ever, will feature Nick Kyrgios (World No. 86, Australia), Denis Shapovalov (World No. 10, Canada), Diego Schwartzman (World No. 14, Argentina), Felix Auger-Aliassime (World No. 15, Canada), John Isner (World No. 22, USA) and Reilly Opelka (World No. 24, USA).
Team World representative Nick Kyrgios said : "The Laver Cup is my favourite week of the year and I just love being part of the team. It’s going to be unreal playing at TD Garden, home of the Celtics. Boston fans love their sport, so if we can win the Laver Cup anywhere, then TD Garden and Boston, one of the greatest sports cities in the world is the place to do it.”
Stan Acting Chief Executive Officer Martin Kugeler said: “The Laver Cup has become one of the most thrilling tennis competitions on the annual calendar. We are pleased to welcome this innovative tennis tournament featuring some of the world’s best players and iconic captains John McEnroe and Björn Borg as our newest live sports event to Stan later this month. We had a terrific response to our Wimbledon and Roland Garros coverage earlier this year and look forward to bringing tennis fans the Laver Cup on Stan Sport.”
Laver Cup CEO Steve Zacks said: “The Laver Cup is named to honour Australian tennis icon Rod Laver. It is fitting and necessary that his home nation can follow all the action from Boston live on Stan Sport. Bringing together rivals as teammates is just one of the unique elements of The Laver Cup that has captivated fans around the world. We look forward to another spectacular weekend of competition.”
The 2021 Laver Cup begins on September 25 with every game, set and match live, exclusive and ad-free on Stan Sport.
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First time Laver Cup is on Stan Sport, after ESPN broadcast the first three editions in Australia.
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You’d think we’d get to host one of these eventually, considering TA are part-organisers.
If you look at the cities hosting, it’s been places where tournaments aren’t held. It’s not coming down here.
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Could happen in Perth or Adelaide for a change
Both have tournaments though.
Who knows when the Asian Swing is coming back to normal too otherwise no point flying halfway around the world for it.
GAME, SET, MATCH…STAN ADDS ANOTHER GRAND SLAM TO TENNIS COVERAGE WITH NEW US OPEN DEAL
Brand new multi-year partnership with the US Open brings ad-free, live and on-demand coverage of every match from Flushing Meadows to Stan Sport with select matches on Nine beginning August 2022.
15 SEPTEMBER 2021 – Stan today announced that it will expand its tennis offering in 2022, with Australia’s leading local streaming service securing the rights to every match of the US Open with select matches on Nine.
This deal re-affirms Stan’s commitment to Grand Slam tennis with fans able to enjoy the action from Roland Garros , Wimbledon and the US Open in 2022. This follows Stan’s recent announcement securing the rights to the upcoming Laver Cup - a thrilling, fast-paced men’s tennis competition between a superstar team from Europe against the best players from the rest of the world.
The combination of Stan, alongside Nine’s broader TV platforms and media assets, means Stan is better placed than any other streaming or broadcast TV business to bring these sports to more Australians than ever before.
The 2021 US Open, which finished earlier this week, will go down in history as Russian Daniil Medvedev stunned the sport by upsetting world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in straight sets, crushing the Serbian’s dream of clinching the calendar-year Grand Slam. On the women’s side of the draw, teenage qualifier Emma Raducanu completed her historic run by beating Leylah Fernandez , securing her first Grand Slam title. It was also a historic tournament for Australian Dylan Alcott , who made history by winning the US Open to claim the Golden Slam, with victory at all four majors and the Paralympics in the same year.
Stan Acting Chief Executive Officer Martin Kugeler said: “Stan will become the home of the US Open in Australia from 2022 onwards — expanding our Grand Slam tennis coverage following the success of Roland Garros and Wimbledon. Australians have a proud history competing at Flushing Meadows, and we look forward to seeing what unfolds when the tournament returns in August next year."
USTA Chief Revenue Officer Lew Sherr said : "“We have always admired the Nine Network’s coverage of the Australian Open, so we know that the US Open has found a great home on Nine and Stan Sport. They have a proven commitment to tennis and a demonstrated ability to elevate and integrate the sport’s presentation across all their platforms.”
The US Open returns in August 2022 with ad-free, live and on-demand coverage on Stan Sport and select matches on Nine.
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STAN SPORT SECURES EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP RUGBY
The Home of Rugby, Stan Sport, has secured exclusive broadcast rights to the English Premiership Rugby in a multi-year deal with Round 1 matches commencing this weekend.
Stan Sport will be the new home of Premiership Rugby, with 130+ matches of England’s domestic competition streaming live and exclusive on Stan Sport.
This competition features several big-name Australians applying their trade in the UK, including London Irish players Nick Phipps , Rob Simmons, Curtis Rona and Adam Coleman . Former Queensland Reds playmaker Bryce Hegarty will also make his debut for Leicester . Fijian international and former Parramatta Eels player, Semi Radrardra , will also be familiar to Australian fans when he lines up in the backline for Bristol .
Stan Sport’s coverage will commence on Saturday with Round 1 action, including the Bristol Bears taking on Saracens while last year’s champions Harlequins meet Newcastle .
ROUND 1
BRISTOL BEARS V SARACENS
SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
LIVE ONLY ON STAN SPORT FROM 4:40AM AEST
LEICESTER TIGERS V EXETER CHIEFS
SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
LIVE ONLY ON STAN SPORT FROM 11:55PM AEST
NORTHAMPTON SAINTS V GLOUCESTER
SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
LIVE ONLY ON STAN SPORT FROM 11:55PM AEST
WORCESTER WARRIORS V LONDON IRISH
SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
LIVE ONLY ON STAN SPORT FROM 11:55PM AEST
SALE SHARKS V BATH
SUNDAY 19 SEPTEMBER
LIVE ONLY ON STAN SPORT FROM 1:55AM AEST
NEWCASTLE FALCONS V HARLEQUINS
SUNDAY 19 SEPTEMBER
LIVE ONLY ON STAN SPORT FROM 11:55PM AEST
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Excited