ESPN is said to be on the verge of signing a deal to bring its Classic Sport channel to the UK.
The 24-hour station, which airs footage of sporting events from years gone by, launched in several European countries in 2002. Talks for a UK version are said to have been ongoing for some time.
"We're very focused on launching in the UK," Russell Wolff, managing director of ESPN International, told The Guardian newspaper.
The company is also in discussions with potential partners over launching a 24-hour live European station.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Request a FREE trial copy of SportBusiness International Magazine today
"Covering all aspects of the business and offering each month valuable insights into specific geographic regions, SportBusiness International is a must-read for anyone working in our industry"
Philippe Blatter, President and CEO, Infront Sports & Media
Request your FREE copy today - simply click here.
