IOC, EU Discuss Live Internet Coverage

Source: Associated Press

The IOC is negotiating with the European Union over the possible broadcast of live images from the 2004 Olympics on the Internet and cell phones.

IOC spokeswoman Giselle Davies confirmed the negotiations to The Associated Press on Mondasy but gave no details.

EU officials strongly favor the involvement of new media in broadcasting sports events.

But for the 2004 Games, such deals could complicate arrangements with NBC, which has the TV rights for United States.

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