Paramount secures Champions League rights in UK and Ireland

South Africa secured a 24-13 victory over Ireland in a match marked by indiscipline, with five Irish players sent to the sin-bin. The game, held at Lansdowne Road, featured a chaotic first half that saw multiple infractions, leading to a challenging contest for the world champions. Despite the disarray, South Africa managed to clinch the win after a lengthy and exhausting match.

Bayern Munich has announced plans to appeal the three-match ban imposed on Luis Diaz in the Champions League, following their 6-2 victory over Freiburg in the Bundesliga. The club officials stated that they have requested a written justification of the verdict from UEFA to proceed with the appeal.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed catcher James McCann to a one-year contract, ensuring their catching depth for the upcoming season. McCann, who is entering his 13th MLB season, will earn $2.75 million, with an additional $500,000 in potential incentives. This move comes as the team navigates an offseason marked by injuries and seeks to solidify its roster.

Evan Ferguson's future with Roma appears uncertain as he has struggled to make an impact since joining the club. The Irish striker has yet to score a significant number of goals, raising concerns about his role in the team's plans moving forward.

Paramount Skydance has secured the rights to broadcast the majority of UEFA Champions League matches in the U.K. and Germany, following a successful auction that totaled $11.5 billion. This deal also includes U.S. media rights for the prestigious soccer tournament.

Paramount has secured broadcasting rights for the UEFA Champions League in the UK and Germany through a deal exceeding $1 billion. This agreement will be effective from 2027 to 2031, marking a significant investment in sports media rights.

Oregon Ducks freshman wide receiver Dakorien Moore is set to be featured in the new Paramount documentary series '5-Star,' which will follow his experiences during his freshman season in Eugene.

Paramount Skydance has won the rights to broadcast most Champions League matches in the UK from 2027 to 2031, following the largest bid at a recent auction. Amazon Prime will retain the first pick of Tuesday matches in this new streaming deal with Uefa.