DIRECTV to Add Universal Sports

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DIRECTV to Add Universal Sports
By Swanni

Washington, D.C. (June 16, 2011) -- DIRECTV has agreed to carry the NBC-operated Universal Sports channel, starting in early August.

However, if you're looking for the satcaster to launch the channel in high-def, you're out of luck, at least as of now. Universal Sports, which features coverage of Olympic sports such as track and field and figure skating, is not yet available in HD.

Universal Sports, which is now available on digital sub channels in numerous markets across the country, will be added to DIRECTV's Sports Pack package by October 2011. However, the satcaster will offer the channel as a free preview to all subscribers in early August.

As part of the deal, DIRECTV will have the rights to carry Universal Sports' programming on the Internet and mobile devices. In addition, the companies said some rugby matches and other events will be available to DIRECTV in 3D.

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