Aastha has been a sports obsessive since she was 10 years old. As well as having a keen interest in following sports on TV, she also puts her passion into practice. In the realm of Taekwondo, she has achieved a black belt 2nd dan, represented her country on numerous occasions and even reached a world ranking of 122. Her knowledge and love for combat sports makes shines through in her writing and we are extremely glad to have her on our roster. While Aastha comples her degree in sports management, to go alongside her existing Bachelor's in political science, she contributes articles on the topics of boxing, MMA and beyond for our site.
The English Premier League (EPL) experienced a slight decrease in viewership for the US broadcast partner, NBC Sports, during the 2024-25 season. Despite this dip, the league still managed to maintain impressive viewing figures and set new records.NBC Sports reported an average of 510,000 viewers per EPL game during the last season that concluded on May 25. This figure represents a year-on-year decrease of 7% from the average viewing number secured in the previous season (2023-24). However, it's...
Marquinhos, the captain of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), recently took a humorous jab at Micah Richards during an interview with CBS Sports. This followed PSG's triumphant victory in the Champions League, marking Marquinhos' first win of this prestigious title.The French team delivered a commanding performance against Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena, resulting in a resounding 5-0 victory. The team's relentless pressing and attacking play under Luis Enrique's guidance were key to their success.Embe...
Chelsea Football Club is set to ask Liam Delap, a promising young talent, to prioritize the Club World Cup matches over his national duty for England. This move could potentially ignite another club-against-country row this summer.Delap is on the verge of reuniting with Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge after Ipswich Town accepted a £30 million release clause. However, he has also been preparing for the Under-21 Euros in Slovakia where Lee Carsley’s side will defend their title.Embed from Getty Im...
The world of premium video services, particularly live sports, is facing an "industrial scale theft" due to the lack of action by big tech firms. This article delves into the details of this issue, its implications for broadcasters and users alike, and the role played by major tech companies.Sports broadcasting has evolved into a massive industry with media rights worldwide surpassing $60bn (£44bn) last year. However, escalating costs have led to higher prices for fans who often subscribe to mul...
Alan Shearer, the Newcastle legend, has confirmed that he will continue his role on Match of the Day despite his 'amazing friend' Gary Lineker's departure. The news comes after Lineker hosted his final episode on Sunday, marking an end to a 26-year tenure as presenter of BBC's Premier League highlights show.Lineker’s exit from the programme was planned since November and came amid an anti-Semitism scandal which led him to terminate his contract with BBC 14 months early. He was initially slated t...
