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Your Channels, the Netherlands-based MPG Media Group company, has partnered with UK and Ireland national news agency PA Media to launch Your Sports News, a new 24/7 sports news FAST channel available from today on Samsung TV Plus in the UK.

Announced by Your Channels CEO Jefta Lentz, the service will provide continuous coverage of UK and international sport, combining PA Media’s live reporting, video content and archive with the FAST channel infrastructure operated by Your Channels.
Programming will feature breaking sports news, live press conferences, athlete interviews and curated highlights, with coverage spanning some of the biggest events and competitions on the sporting calendar.

“This is a significant moment to bring a dedicated live sports news channel to Samsung TV Plus audiences in the UK,” said Jefta Lentz, CEO of Your Channels. “With a continued packed year of sport ahead, PA Media’s coverage ensures viewers have immediate access to trusted news, highlights and key moments in one place.”

The channel’s editorial scope will include football competitions such as the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League, alongside Formula 1, golf, athletics, cricket and rugby. Among the events highlighted by the partners are the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, The Open Championship, the AIG Women’s Open and the European Athletics Championships.

Joe Pickover, Head of Video at PA Media, said the launch reflects growing demand for continuous sports coverage across streaming platforms.

“There is strong demand for high-quality, always-on sports news that can move at the pace of today's media cycle,” Pickover said. “This partnership extends the reach of our trusted expert journalism to new audiences on FAST platforms, delivering reliable, real-time coverage in a format that reflects how different audiences are consuming sports content.”

Your Sports News is powered by MPG Media Services, using the live news delivery infrastructure behind Your Channels. The technology supports real-time content ingestion, automated scheduling, playout and distribution for 24/7 FAST services, enabling content providers to expand their streaming distribution while maintaining flexibility over programming and editorial updates.
The launch also strengthens Your Channels’ strategy of building partnerships with news organisations and content owners looking to enter or expand their presence in the FAST market. In the UK, Samsung TV Plus is available across compatible Samsung Smart TVs and Galaxy devices, offering more than 100 live channels alongside on-demand programming.

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