Fans say ESPN's World Cup coverage deserves penalty

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Soccer fans have been very critical of ESPN's approach to World Cup broadcasting. The chatty information-heavy style, familiar to football and baseball broadcasting, does not suit soccer's constant flow of play, say the experts. ESPN is hoping for an increase in ratings for soccer, due to its commitment to the 2010 and 2014 tournaments.

Public affairs, Public opinion, Media coverage, Television broadcasting of sports, Sports television programs, World Cup (Soccer), ESPN Inc.

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U.S. investor nets Manchester United

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Malcolm Glazer, owner of the American football team the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has increased his stake in the English soccer club Manchester United to 70%. He is currently in the process of preparing a formal bid to purchase the rest of club in a deal that would value the sports franchise at $1.48 billion.

Acquisitions & mergers, Financial management, Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Company investment, Investments, Soccer teams, Sports franchises, Sports team owners, Manchester United, Glazer, Malcolm, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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U.K. cable firms lay plans to link

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NTL PLC and Telewest Communications PLC are proposing a merger in 2005, both have connections to the United States.

Securities issued, listed, Securities, TeleWest Communications PLC, Company securities, NTL PLC

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