ITV Sport is a sport producer and brand name owned by ITV plc. It was formed from the amalgamation of Granada Sport, Carlton's (previously Central's) sports department and ISN, the sports division of London News Network. The company produces Champions League and FA Cup Football, along with coverage of England's national team. ITV Sport also shows live coverage of the British Touring Car Championship and the Tour De France. ITV has carried every Rugby World Cup since 1991.
ITV Sport programmes are broadcast on its main channel (the ITV Network) although outside of the Rugby World Cup, the only sports shown live on the ITV Network are football and tennis. Other live and recorded coverage is shown on ITV4 and occasionally ITV3. ITV Sport's main rivals are BBC Sport, Sky Sports and ESPN. Most events air in high definition.
The controller of ITV Sport is Niall Sloane, who reports to ITV's director of news, current affairs and sport Michael Jermey.
Featured presenters include Adrian Chiles, Matt Smith, Craig Doyle, Jim Rosenthal, Steve Rider and Gary Imlach.
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