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Business Insider
a day ago
- Business
- Business Insider
$0.60: What It Costs to Buy Over-the-Air Warner Bros Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) Channels
We all know that over-the-air television is in the doldrums right now, and local channels business worldwide is coming under similar strain. That being said, Sky New Zealand discovered firsthand just what it takes to buy local channels operations from entertainment giant Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). How does $0.60 sound to you? It sounded like good news to investors, who gave shares a fractional boost in the closing minutes of Tuesday's trading. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Sky New Zealand paid Warner NZ$1, which was worth about $0.60 US at the time of the report, in exchange for Warner's local channels business in New Zealand. The deal will make Sky the major force in TV media, giving it 100% of outstanding shares in Discovery NZ on a '…cash-free debt-free basis.' This will also give Sky 35% of the linear television ad market revenue share, and about 24% of the same thing in digital TV. Sky will also end up with the Three free-to-air channel as well as the ThreeNow streaming platform. Further, Warner will even supply content for the next several years as a 'multi-year agreement' has been established to do just that. The deal is expected to close August 1, and the New Zealand Commerce Commission has quietly advised both sides that it will not be objecting to any part of the deal. Max Surge Meanwhile, Warner will be pushing its streaming operations that much harder. HBO Max recently added around 12 new territories, mostly in Europe. With the addition of Tajikistan, Malta, Lithuania, Latvia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Iceland, Georgia, Estonia, Cyprus, Armenia and Albania, Warner clears the 90-market mark with hopes to clear 100 soon. Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom are all set for a launch early in 2026. Sports, meanwhile, will be well-represented here too. Eurosport access will be involved, with Tour de France racing, US Open tennis, the PGA Tour and more coming up. And sports on HBO Max will also be available with an add-on option. Is WBD Stock a Good Buy? Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Moderate Buy consensus rating on WBD stock based on 10 Buys and eight Holds assigned in the past three months, as indicated by the graphic below. After a 48.49% rally in its share price over the past year, the average WBD price target of $13 per share implies 1.13% upside potential.
Metro
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Liam Davies on perfect start to season, beating a hero & snooker's rising stars
Liam Davies has made a perfect start to the new snooker season, winning his first five matches, and the teenager's results are no fluke after making significant changes from his first year on tour. The 19-year-old had the same experience as most on their first season as a professional – a testing one. There were standout moments, with a win over Barry Hawkins in the British Open the youngster's favourite, but adapting to the elite level is tough for all newcomers. Five victories on the spin is something new for the Welshman and – outside of the hours of practice – he puts it down to two big changes he has made. 'I've actually changed loads,' Davies told Metro. 'I've started running with a few friends. At Christmas I'd put on a bit of weight and I signed up for the Merthyr Half Marathon. I couldn't run to the end of the street at Christmas, but I've taken it quite seriously. 'I'd done a 5K at the end of January. Then I'd done a 10K at the end of February. I've done the Merthyr Half Marathon in March and I've done the Swansea Half Marathon in June.' On the impact improved fitness has on his game, he said: 'It makes an unbelievable difference. Even just getting dressed before you play, I just feel much better in a suit, especially when the cameras are on you, you can feel quite self-conscious. 'When you're playing somebody like Judd Trump and Jack Lisowski they look immaculate the whole time and if you don't feel quite right yourself, I think it can put you on the back foot straight away. Davies also felt it was time for a new cue having already played with his previous one for eight years. 'I changed my cue after the World Championship to a longer cue one because I had my old one since I was 11,' he said. 'It's an inch-and-a-half longer, which doesn't sound a lot, but it felt like a fishing rod when I first cued up. I'm happy with it now though.' One of Davies' five victories so far this campaign came against a man 44 years his senior in Jimmy White, with the teenager downing the veteran 4-2 in British Open qualifying. You might think that White is from such a different era to the Welsh prospect that Davies would not have the adulation that other players feel for the Whirlwind. But you'd be wrong. 'Oh, he's definitely one of my heroes. I look up to Jimmy so much,' said Davies. 'I was super nervous playing him, the first frame I couldn't stop shaking. 'He's got a massive aura, Jimmy's a legend of the game and he's someone I'd look up to massively. He's definitely one of the ones I've been watching on YouTube all the time when I was younger and even now. 'I'm quite friendly with Jimmy. He's always been really nice to me. I played him in an exhibition when I was seven in Tredegar and every time I've seen him in a venue he's always made an effort to come and speak to me and make me feel really welcome. I've done a few interviews with Eurosport with him and he was really, really nice to me. So, yeah, he's definitely somebody that I idolise.' It is actually little surprise that Davies has an affinity with older players as he seems to be a very calm, measured, mature presence on and off the table. 'I think I've always been naturally like that,' he said. 'I've just always been a pretty calm character. I don't think I try and do that. It's just the way I am. I'm super calm. 'I think it's just the people that I've been practising with since I was 13 or 14 and you just learn from them. I don't feel like I play like a 19-year-old's game. I think I have a pretty all round game for my age.' One player he has been around since a young age is Mark Williams, with Davies and the three-time world champion sharing a coach in Lee Walker. The 50-year-old legend of the game is still competing at such a level that he reached the World Championship final last season and Davies says that illustrates just how hard it is for young players to come through. The old guard do not seem to be going anywhere, but while he says that makes it difficult for the youngsters to dislodge them, there are still plenty of good young talents in snooker. 'Talking about someone like Mark, as young people we've got to beat someone like him to have a run at a tournament,' he said. 'People say there's no youngsters coming through, but it's obviously very tough to beat people like that to have any sort of run at tournament. 'I think if you look closer there are a lot of young players coming through. Maybe not so much Wales now, but I think in the UK there are still a lot of young players and in Europe as well. Antoni Kowalski, [Artemijs] Zizins, Bulcsu [Revesz]. I think there's like a lot of good young players coming through, but it's just so tough on the tour.' Davies' three wins at the Championship League last week have secured his spot in the last 32 of the competition and keeps his hopes alive of a first ranking title. More Trending It would be a huge step up for the teenager to lift the trophy, but he feels he has as good a chance as anyone. 'I think everyone's good enough to do it, it's just on the day,' he said. 'I think if any of the boys on the tour play their best game, it's good enough to beat anyone, so everyone's in with a chance of winning every tournament. 'You have just got to try your best and see what happens. I don't really set targets. I just think if you try your best, there's not really much more you can do.' Davies is back in Championship League action in the second group stage on Monday July 21. MORE: Mark Allen replaced in Shanghai Masters draw after withdrawal for personal reasons MORE: Stephen Hendry makes Zhao Xintong prediction and Ronnie O'Sullivan comparison MORE: Snooker icon warns rivals about 16-year-old rookie with huge future ahead of him
Wales Online
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC's Annabel Croft suffered traumatic flashbacks after tragedy
BBC's Annabel Croft suffered traumatic flashbacks after tragedy Annabel Croft has become one of the BBC's most recognisable tennis pundits, but things have been difficult for the 58-year-old away from the court, following the death of her husband Mel Coleman British former tennis player Annabel Croft (Image: 2025 Visionhaus ) Annabel Croft, one of the BBC's most distinguished and recognisable tennis pundits and commentators, has a wealth of expertise and experience in the sport. At 58, she boasts an impressive career, having clinched the junior Wimbledon title back in 1984. Since her debut as a Wimbledon summariser on BBC 5 Live in 2000, she has become a knowledgeable and refined voice for the BBC. However, life off the court hasn't been smooth sailing for Croft, who continues to grieve the loss of her husband Mel Coleman in 2023. Despite her personal loss, she remains a fixture on our screens, providing expert commentary on all things tennis. As we reach men's final day at Wimbledon, where Croft will conduct the post-match on-court interviews with Carlos Alcaraz and Yannik Sinner, we delve into Croft's life and career. Substantial net worth Determining her exact net worth can be challenging, but previous reports suggest that Croft's value stands at approximately £1.2million. This figure takes into account the prize money she accumulated throughout her tennis career, which saw her peak at No.24 in the world rankings and earn £201,254 in winnings. However, it is believed that the majority of her net worth stems from her television work. Croft was a contestant in Series 21 of Strictly Come Dancing, where she secured fourth place alongside dance partner Johannes Radebe. Article continues below Croft has a distinguished career in broadcasting, having presented shows such as 'Treasure Hunt' and 'Inceptor', alongside her role as a tennis pundit for the BBC, Eurosport and Sky Sports. Her primary focus is with the BBC, where she serves as a commentator, pundit, and presenter, particularly during Wimbledon season. Tragic loss of beloved husband In a tragic turn of events in May 2023, Croft's husband of three decades, Mel Coleman, succumbed to sepsis after a valiant struggle with stage four colon cancer that had metastasised throughout his body. Speaking to The Telegraph, Croft disclosed that an overwhelming 97 per cent of his liver was afflicted with tumours. A mere 12 weeks post-diagnosis, Coleman passed away at 60 years old. Croft does not expect to return to the dating scene any time soon (Image: Getty Images ) While initially believed to have died from cancer, Croft clarified that the actual cause was sepsis, potentially triggered by a perforated tumour during a flight home from Portugal. Reflecting on the harrowing experience of her husband's demise, Croft shared: "I have traumatic flashbacks of the day Mel died. During his final hours, as he drifted in and out of consciousness, he started listing instructions like, 'Change the tyre on the van' and then saying to the children, 'Sorry I can't be there for your weddings'. "That memory breaks my heart. After Mel died, it didn't feel real, but as though he was away on a trip and would reappear. Weirdly, the pain of grief feels like it's growing, rather than easing, because of the realisation that he's not coming back." Views on dating The passing of Coleman, which occurred just over two years ago, understandably still affects Croft deeply. She has recently expressed that she's not mentally prepared to re-enter the dating world, saying: "I don't want to be a professional widow, but I'm not ready for another partner." Article continues below In a separate chat with Hello magazine, Croft reiterated her feelings, making clear that the thought of a new relationship is not on her mind at all. The celebrity from Orpington remarked: "I don't even consider it. "It's not something I'm thinking about at all. I'm not in that headspace – it's way too soon."
LeMonde
13-07-2025
- Sport
- LeMonde
Is Carlos Alcaraz the new king of Wimbledon?
Just as Paris Saint-Germain appears to be ushering football into a new era, could Carlos Alcaraz be doing the same for tennis? The Spaniard, who faces world number one Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon final on Sunday, July 13, is on a 24-match winning streak. He has won in Rome, Roland Garros and Queen's. Not bad for a player who some considered inconsistent. Beyond this string of victories, it is the astonishing level of play Alcaraz has reached during this Wimbledon fortnight that stands out. Yet Alcaraz does not systematically crush his opponents. Arthur Fils nearly beat him in Monte-Carlo, as did Jaume Munar at Queen's Club. Fabio Fognini pushed him to a fifth set in the first round at Wimbledon. Against the 38-year-old Italian, now ranked 138 th in the world, Alcaraz grew frustrated. "He has the level to play until he's 50 years old!" the Spaniard exclaimed toward his box in the fourth set, before raising his game and closing the match with a decisive 6-1. Is it overconfidence? Loss of focus? "He is less consistent than Jannik Sinner, but when the level rises at a Grand Slam, he always shows up," said Arnaud Clément, former world number 10 and an Eurosport analyst. Under the guidance of Juan Carlos Ferrero, Alcaraz has become a player for the big stage: He has won five Grand Slam finals out of five. His early career ranks him among the most precocious players in history, alongside Rafael Nadal, Björn Borg and John McEnroe. If he wins a sixth major on Sunday, he will join Stefan Edberg and Boris Becker at the age of just 22.
Daily Mirror
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Wimbledon stars all agreed on what tennis rival Carlos Alcaraz is truly like
Carlos Alcaraz has already won five Grand Slam titles and is widely regarded as one of the nicest guys on the ATP Tour, with his rivals queuing up to praise the young Spaniard's behaviour Carlos Alcaraz has rapidly ascended to the upper echelons of the ATP Tour. In his burgeoning career, the 22-year-old Spanish tennis sensation has amassed an impressive five Grand Slam titles. With two Wimbledon victories, a duo of French Open triumphs and a maiden major win at the US Open in 2022, Alcaraz's prowess on the court is undeniable. Yet, it's not just his skill with a racket that earns him plaudits. Tennis legends such as Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have also praised his character off the court, as have some of his other contemporaries. Mirror Sport takes a look at some of the superstars who hold Alcaraz in high esteem. Novak Djokovic Speaking at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid earlier this year, the iconic Djokovic didn't just laud Alcaraz for his championship qualities but also highlighted the respect he holds for him as an individual. "He's a wonderful person with great values. A family with [coach] Juan Carlos Ferrero, a team of great people," said 24-time Grand Slam winner Djokovic. "That's more important than anything. He's an extraordinary champion, still young but already with many trophies and successes. As a person, I also like him very much." Rafael Nadal Despite retiring in 2024 after facing Alcaraz only three times and defeating him twice, Nadal admires his compatriot's passion-driven approach. In a conversation with Eurosport, Nadal expressed his admiration, saying: "As everybody knows, it's amazing. What he is doing is fantastic so well done for him and I wish him all the very best. He is doing a lot of things similar to me. "He is young, he has the passion and the energy. He has every single thing to become a huge star. I'm like a Spanish spectator, personally I'm happy to have someone like him to stay on the tour for a long time and achieve a lot of things." Jannik Sinner Italian Jannik Sinner, who boasts three major titles himself, admits he feels a personal connection with his kind rival and believes that they are very similar behind the scenes. "I feel like we are quite similar as human beings off the court," he elaborated on their relationship. "I have the feeling that he likes to surround himself with the close people, which I do. I mean it's, for us, how we live is very normal, let's say, you know. "Then, obviously, on the court we try to beat, we try to put on a big fight, you know, like we always do, and we always try. Then at least he pushes me to do better, you know, which is something good." Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, a former top-25 player from Spain, also commended Alcaraz's upbringing and character, highlighting the impactful role of his coach and former world No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero. "They've brought him up with great values," he admitted. "But, having an ex-world No. 1 like Juanki as a coach is also an advantage for him. Because he helps him by telling him how to progress and how to act." Roberto Bautista Agut Another Spanish tennis ace, Roberto Bautista Agut, also commended Ferrero's guiding hand, remarking that Alcaraz is an admirable and humble character. "He's a charming and humble kid," he stated. "His coach is doing a phenomenal job of guiding him in that regard because he's been through the same thing. I'm so happy that everything is going so well for them."
