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Scoundreller 7 hours ago

UK has similar BS

> The "3pm blackout" rule prevents football matches from being shown on UK television between 14:45 and 17:15 on Saturdays.

> The policy was introduced in the 1960s to encourage fans to attend lower league games - and it remains in force.

> The blackout comes into effect when 50% of fixtures in the top two divisions are scheduled to kick off at 15:00.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c98l671604vo