8 h. ago BBC suffer huge blow as TNT Sports win rights to sporting event after 72 years

The BBC has lost the rights to broadcast the Commonwealth Games in a bidding process, which will instead be shown by TNT Sports when they head to Glasgow in the summer of 2026

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11 h. ago Gray ‘disappointed’ Commonwealth Games will not be shown on free

TNT Sports has been named as the live broadcaster for the event in Glasgow next summer.

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12 h. ago Commonwealth Games coverage set for major change as ‘landmark’ deal is struck

The BBC has been the principal broadcaster for the Commonwealth Games since 1954

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3 w. ago Commonwealth Games hosts Ahmedabad vow not to repeat Delhi 2010 farce

Indian city’s organisers promise ‘we are well prepared’Number of sports will increase from 10 to 15-17Ahmedabad has vowed not to make the same mistakes as Delhi in 2010 and to “lay the foundations for the next 100 years” after being confirmed as the host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games.Organisers said that 15 to 17 sports would feature in 2030 – up from the 10 that will feature in Glasgow next summer – including athletics, swimming, table tennis, bowls and netball. Twenty20 cricket and triathlon are on a provisional list, with the process to determine the final list of sports starting next month. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Fashion designer behind Commonwealth Games outfits plans World Cup creation

Siobhan Mackenzie, who created the tartan uniform worn by athletes for the opening ceremony in Birmingham, has said she wants to create something owing to Scotland’s heritage.

Culture

3 w. ago Commonwealth Games aspirations for island with population of less than 40

A dwindling population of less than three dozen currently sates its sporting appetite with occasional games of tennis.

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4 w. ago Duncan Scott bids for more Scotland glory as record man selected for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Swimmer keen to leave a legacy in front of home fans

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