BSkyB reports high definition boostThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:13AMBSkyB said operating profits rose 10% after it added 90000 more customers during the final three months of its financial year.
The Ryder Cup live in 3D on SkyThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:51AMSky Sports will screen The 2010 Ryder Cup live in 3D. The broadcast will be the first event to be shown on Sky 3D, Europe’s first residential 3D TV channel, which will launch on October 1, 2010.
Sky to begin 3D broadcasts on October 1Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:33AMRyder Cup among first events to be shown in 3D Sky has announced that its 3D TV channel will begin broadcasting to UK consumers in October 1st.
UK Boxing: Sam Webb; Jason Booth; Rendall MunroeWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 1:06PMSAM WEBB will defend his British light-middleweight title against Martin Concepcion in London on Saturday October 16. Webb (16-0-1) won the title in March when he outpointed controversial Anthony Small, but faces a tough night against the Leicester banger.
"Hurricane" Wiggins blew winds of changeMonday, July 26, 2010 @ 8:01AMAlex "Hurricane" Higgins, the twice world snooker champion who died Saturday aged 61, dragged a staid and stuffy sport into the modern era with his outrageous talent and scandalous behaviour.
Soccer star jailed for 25 years for murderMonday, July 26, 2010 @ 6:43AMA FORMER British soccer player was jailed for 25 years tonight for murdering a former friend in 2004.
Dublin a UNESCO City of LiteratureMonday, July 26, 2010 @ 5:08AMDublin City has been named a UNESCO City of Literature, only the fourth city worldwide to be honoured.
"Hurricane" blew winds of change through stuffy sportSaturday, July 24, 2010 @ 4:23PMAlex "Hurricane" Higgins the twice world snooker champion who died Saturday aged 61 dragged a staid and stuffy sport into the modern era with his outrageous talent and scandalous behaviour.
Background and AnalysisFriday, July 23, 2010 @ 8:52AMThe UK-built Zephyr unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has confirmed its place in aviation history as the first "eternal plane". The solar-powered craft completed two weeks of non-stop flight above a US Army range in Arizona before being commanded to make a landing.
In The Papers 23 JulyFriday, July 23, 2010 @ 4:42AMIrish shy of mobile transactions | Motorola urges WiMax adoption | Sky customers face price hikes | Nokia chief calls for end to CEO speculation | Microsoft revenues, profits rise
Velti Trading Update -- Six Months Ended 30 June 2010Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 1:00AMDUBLIN, Ireland -- Velti plc , a leading mobile marketing and advertising technology provider for brands, advertising agencies, mobile operators and media, announces the following trading update ahead of the publication of financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2010.
Contador resists Schleck to retain leadThursday, July 22, 2010 @ 10:59AMAlberto Contador stays with yellow jersey rival Andy Schleck, who wins the 17th stage, all the way up the Col du Tourmalet to remain on course to retain his Tour de France crown.
Contador holds on to overall leadThursday, July 22, 2010 @ 10:59AMAlberto Contador stays with yellow jersey rival Andy Schleck, who wins the 17th stage, all the way up the Col du Tourmalet.
Top Up TV to offer cut-price Sky Sports 1Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 9:13AMCompany to provide channel for £22.99 a month, the cheapest price in UK market for access to TV-only service Top Up TV is targeting Freeview-owning sports fans by offering Sky Sports 1 at £22.99 a month, the cheapest price in the market for access to a TV-only service. Top Up TV, which does not offer bundles of services such as broadband and telephony like rivals such as Sky, Virgin Media and BT ...
UK delays changes to sports TV coverageWednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:46AMLONDON (Reuters) - The London Olympics and Euro 2012 soccer tournament will be shown on free-to-air television in Britain after the government deferred until 2013 any changes to the rules on broadcasting sports events.
Top Up TV Brings Sky Sports 1 & Sky Sports 2 to FreeviewWednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:45AMLONDON----Top Up TV has today announced that it will bring Sky Sports 1 & Sky Sports 2 to over 10 million Freeview homes in the UK when it launches its new sports packs on Monday 2 August 2010.
Top Up TV offers Sky Sports 1 and 2Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 5:45AMTerrestrial pay TV provider Top Up TV has entered the sports TV battle and will offer Sky Sports 1 and Sky Sports 2 to Freeview homes for £31.99 a month from 2 August.
Wiggins refocuses his Tour effortWednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 5:33AMBradley Wiggins resets his goal for the 2010 Tour de France to earning a stage win
Riblon wins first Pyrenees stageSunday, July 18, 2010 @ 10:29AMFrenchman Christophe Riblon wins stage 14 of the Tour de France, as contenders Denis Menchov and Samuel Sanchez gain on overall leader Andy Schleck.
NFL Team Owner: Super Bowl May Go To UKSaturday, July 17, 2010 @ 1:38PMSan Francisco 49ers owner Dr. John York believes an NFL team and a Super Bowl could come to the U.K. in the future, Sky Sports reported Saturday.
Solar plane flies 7 days non-stopFriday, July 16, 2010 @ 9:03AMA UK unmanned solar-powered plane called Zephyr has flown continuously for seven days, and is still in the air.
Caribbean holidays: 2010 deals and tips for summer savingsFriday, July 16, 2010 @ 4:42AMContinuing our guide to Caribbean holidays, Fred Mawer offers advice on balancing the holiday budget and offers his pick of the best summer deals.
Huge city bike ride looking for volunteersThursday, July 15, 2010 @ 5:20AMSKY Ride Southampton organisers are searching for volunteers and businesses to help make the day a success.
Solar plane set for record flightWednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:03AMA UK unmanned solar-powered plane called Zephyr will soon attempt to fly non-stop, day and night, for a record two weeks.
Chavanel reclaims yellow with winSaturday, July 10, 2010 @ 11:06AMSylvain Chavanel reclaims the Tour de France yellow jersey after winning a hilly seventh stage.
Cavendish wins second Tour stageFriday, July 9, 2010 @ 11:30AMMark Cavendish wins stage six of the Tour de France, sprinting to the line for his second stage victory in a row.
Printerland scrums down with LexmarkFriday, July 9, 2010 @ 7:00AMDoug Woodburn, CRN , Friday 9 July 2010 at 12:48:00 VAR and vendor team up to promote rugby in schools VAR Printerland is throwing more weight behind its partnership with Lexmark after teaming up with the vendor to promote rugby in schools in its local area. The reseller has extended its sponsorship of Sale Sharks in a move it claims will net it more than £1m worth of offline exposure for its ...
Printerland scrums down with LexmarkFriday, July 9, 2010 @ 7:00AMVAR Printerland is throwing more weight behind its partnership with Lexmark after teaming upwith the vendor to promote rugby in schools in its local area.
Manchester City FC Launches US Website mcfc.comFriday, July 9, 2010 @ 5:00AMmcfc.com launched yesterday – sister site to mcfc.co.uk, the official site of Manchester City Football Club and is especially tailored for US followers.
Frank Maloney Signs New TV DealWednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 7:51AMFRANK MALONEY has continued his excellent relationship with Sky Sports by signing a new two year contract with the broadcaster. Maloney and Sky have enjoyed a successful working partnership for nearly 20 years and the new deal starts in September.
Cycling: Hushovd wins Tour de France stageTuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 11:16AMThor Hushovd outsprints Geraint Thomas to win stage three of the Tour de France but the Briton climbs to second overall.
Sports on car radio as dangerous as drunk driving: UK scientistsFriday, July 2, 2010 @ 7:51AMAs the world enjoys a feast of sport, motorists are being warned that listening to games on the radio may be as dangerous as drunk driving, Sky News reported Friday. The alert comes after new research suggested that sports fans distracted by the cove...
Sports on car radio as dangerous as drunk driving: UK scientistsFriday, July 2, 2010 @ 7:47AMAs the world enjoys a feast of sport, motorists are being warned that listening to games on the radio may be as dangerous as drunk driving, Sky News reported Friday. The alert comes after new research suggested that sports fans distracted by the coverage of Wimbledon and the World Cup...
BT launches cheap package to view Sky SportsFriday, July 2, 2010 @ 12:41AMBT undercuts Sky and Virgin to offer Sky Sports 1 for £6.99 a month to customers signing up for other services BT today launched a package allowing its customer to view Sky Sports from as little as £6.99 a month on top of the basic monthly subscription. The telecoms provider is offering Sky Sports 1 for £6.99 a month, or both Sky Sports 1 or 2 for £11.99, to customers willing to sign up to other ...
Al-Jazeera English to join FreeviewFriday, July 2, 2010 @ 12:15AMQatar-based news channel to double its availability in English homes, to more than 80%, from tomorrow Al-Jazeera English, the Qatar-based news channel, will double its availability in UK homes by launching on Freeview. The English-language version of the Arabic news channel will be available in about 10 million homes that get digital TV via Freeview from tomorrow. Al-Jazeera English is currently ...
Embattled banks expect |fall in mortgage lendingThursday, July 1, 2010 @ 10:52PMMortgage availability is predicted to worsen during the third quarter of the year as lenders find it harder to raise funds, new research suggests. Related Stories ECB lends €111bn to Eurozone banks Lower corporation tax sees investors head south BT battles with Sky over pricing for sports Diageo uses Scotch whisky to plug pension deficit Number of Irish firms going bust still rising
Lower corporation tax sees investors head southThursday, July 1, 2010 @ 10:36PMThe Republic’s low rate of corporation tax may have led to 21 international companies setting up there instead of Northern Ireland, Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said. Related Stories ECB lends €111bn to Eurozone banks BT battles with Sky over pricing for sports Diageo uses Scotch whisky to plug pension deficit Number of Irish firms going bust still rising Embattled banks expect |fall in ...
Diageo uses Scotch whisky to plug pension deficitThursday, July 1, 2010 @ 10:21PMDrinks giant Diageo is to use millions of barrels of maturing Scotch whisky as collateral to help plug its £862m pension deficit. Related Stories ECB lends €111bn to Eurozone banks Lower corporation tax sees investors head south BT battles with Sky over pricing for sports Number of Irish firms going bust still rising Embattled banks expect |fall in mortgage lending
Alderton brings the laughs to CareysThursday, July 1, 2010 @ 5:09AMTERRY Alderton gives a city audience a sneak preview of his new Edinburgh Festival show next week.