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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Sport
Exclusive by Matt Hughes

Apple TV eyes US broadcast rights to the Open as foray into sports broadcasting continues

New Zealand's Ryan Fox celebrates winning this year’s Open
New Zealand's Ryan Fox celebrates winning this year’s Open. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

Apple TV has joined the battle to win US rights to golf’s Open Championship in the streaming platform’s latest move into sport.

The Guardian has learned that Apple has had preliminary discussions with the R&A about bidding for the Open, whose current US deal with NBC expires in 2028.

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