Round-Up: Asian EPL broadcasters ‘demand rebates’, strong start for IPL sponsors, Nike and FFA address women’s kit furore, and more

The English Premier League is facing demands for rebates from Asian broadcasters over the rescheduling of matches to evening kick-off times to suit UK-based fans. Evening matches take place in the early hours of the morning in Asian time zones. Premier League broadcasters in Hong Kong (telco PCCW), Singapore (telco Singtel) and Thailand (pay-television broadcaster TrueVisions) are reported to be among those demanding discounts on their rights fees - Daily Mail