Mediagazer: Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns Turner Sports and Eurosport, could become a global operator in sports over the next few years (Brian Steinberg/Variety)

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Brian Steinberg / Variety:

Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns Turner Sports and Eurosport, could become a global operator in sports over the next few years — There's a new contender in the arena. — As Discovery begins its new era of operating Warner Bros., HBO and Turner, all eyes are on how the new company …

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