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BreakingNews.ie
a day ago
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
Order blocking illegal streaming of Premier League football is extended
A court order requiring internet service providers to block illegal streaming of English Premier League football matches has been extended for another two seasons. The order was first made in 2019 following applications from the Football Association Premier League (FAPL) Ltd. Advertisement On Monday in the Commercial Court, Mr Justice Mark Sanfey agreed to an application from the FAPL to extend the order for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 football seasons. The order applies to Eircom trading as eir, Virgin Media Ireland, Sky Ireland/Sky Subscriber Services, and Vodafone to block the IP addresses of the illegal streamers. Sky supported the application while the other three companies, which also implement the blocking order, were neutral as to the application, the court heard. Johnathan Newman SC, for the FAPL, said, as in previous applications, the evidence from Sky showed the proportion of streams that are disrupted is very significant and the volume of material blocked is extremely high. The level of material which has to be blocked is "quite striking", counsel said. Mr Justice Mark Sanfey said he was satisfied the order was reasonable and proportionate.
Irish Times
a day ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Order blocking illegal streaming of Premiership football is extended by court
A court order requiring internet service providers to block illegal streaming of English Premier League football matches has been extended for another two seasons. The order was first made in 2019 following applications from the Football Association Premier League (FAPL) Ltd. On Monday in the Commercial Court, Mr Justice Mark Sanfey agreed to an application from the FAPL to extend the order for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 football seasons. The order applies to Eircom trading as eir, Virgin Media Ireland, Sky Ireland/Sky Subscriber Services and Vodafone to block the IP addresses of the illegal streamers. READ MORE Sky supported the application while the other three companies, which also implement the blocking order, were neutral as to the application, the court heard. Johnathan Newman SC, for the FAPL, said, as in previous applications, the evidence from Sky showed the proportion of streams that are disrupted is very significant and the volume of material blocked is extremely high. The level of material which has to be blocked is 'quite striking', counsel said. Mr Justice Mark Sanfey said he was satisfied the order was reasonable and proportionate.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Yahoo
Over 130 roosters, several other animals removed from alleged cockfighting operation in Ohio
Over 200 animals were seized from an alleged cockfighting operation in Ohio, according to a spokesperson with the Friendship Animal Protective League (FAPL) Humane Investigation Department. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Agents conducted a search warrant at a property in Sheffield Township, north of Elyria, on Feb. 28. TRENDING STORIES: Hundreds protest Elon Musk, Department of Government Efficiency at local Tesla Service Center Car overturns after crashing into power pole 4-year-old Ohio girl in coma after serious flu complications 131 game roosters, several fighting pits, and cockfighting paraphernalia like 'gaffs,' were found on the property, according to the spokesperson. Gaffs are razor-sharp blades attached to the roosters' legs while in the fighting ring. When agents arrived on scene, the suspects were reportedly dubbing some of the roosters. The spokesperson said this is when people remove the rooster's 'fleshy waddles, combs, and earlobes to limit blood loss during a cockfight—making the fight last longer.' Agents also seized 97 hens, five rabbits, three dogs and four pigeons. These animals 'were also being kept in violation of animal welfare laws, including being housed in unsanitary conditions with adequate food and/or water,' the spokesperson said. A probable cause hearing will be scheduled to figure out where the animals will live as the investigation continues. Three days prior, agents investigating a different cockfighting operation conducted a search warrant and seized 21 roosters. 'Cockfighting is extreme animal cruelty and we have no tolerance for this inhumane crime,' FAPL's Executive Director Gregory Willey said. 'Not only does cockfighting harm innocent animals, but it places our community as a whole at risk due to its links to drugs, gambling, violence, and communicable disease, such as bird flu.' It is unclear if anyone has been arrested or charged in connection to this investigation. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
