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Discovery ‘in the mix’ with BT Sport ‘joint venture’ proposal

The BT Studio ahead of a Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool (by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

US media group Discovery is in talks to form a joint venture with BT concerning the UK telco’s BT Sport arm, according to reports.

The news comes following months of talks between sports streaming service DAZN and BT over an outright acquisition.

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