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Sport1 pens new Matchroom Sport broadcast deal - 6th September 2011

Sport1 has penned a new broadcast deal with Matchroom Sport for multi-platform coverage in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Exclusive: 41% want more diverse sport on UK TV - 20th September 2010

Just under half of sports fans in the UK want a broader and more diverse spread of sports programming on leading TV channels, according to exclusive research from SMG Insight/YouGov.

Darts CEO admits PDC takeover bid discussions - 12th January 2010

Olly Croft, chief executive of the British Darts Organisation (BDO), admitted he has resumed discussions with Barry Hearn regarding a takeover by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC).

Championship of Darts signs up for internet distribution - 18th April 2008

The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and Perform, the digital sports specialists, launched the Championship of Darts - the first ever darts tournament to be solely broadcast on and funded by internet distribution.

BLUE SQUARE TEAMS UP WITH UK DARTS OPEN - 28th February 2007

UK bookmaker Blue Square agreed a deal to become headline sponsor of the UK Open Darts Championships.

DARTS LEAGUE SOARS WITH SKY - 17th January 2007

UK satellite and digital channel Sky Sports has extended its coverage contract of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC)’s Premier League Darts until the end of 2010.

PDC DEALS TITLE SPONSORSHIP HAND - 16th June 2006

The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has agreed a deal with PartyPoker.net for the online gaming site to be the headline sponsor for the Las Vegas Desert Classic V.

PDC HITS A WELCOME DOUBLE - 16th February 2006

The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has announced that Holsten Pils will be the title sponsor of Premier League Darts in 2006.

ONLINE SITE TARGETS DARTS JACKPOT - 9th January 2006

Jackpotjoy.com, the UK’s top bingo and instant-win site, is sponsoring the 2006 Lakeside World Professional Darts Championship.

HOLSTEN HITS BULLSEYE DEAL - 3rd January 2006

The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has announced that Holsten will be title sponsor of Premier League Darts in 2006.