Wouldn't adding Sky to DirecTV dillute the value of US rights to things like the EPL and FA Cup? I think we're unlikely to see Sky channels here without having to pay out the arse for it. That would kind of screw FSW over too wouldn't it?
Why would it screw over Fox Sports World? DirecTV will be ran by Fox, and are sister companies with Sky.
Its probably a safe bet that we will NEVER see Sky Sports in its pure form over here (SS 1,2,3,extra,digital). People, you have to realize that rights to sporting events are sold to companies by country - not exclusively to one company. Murdoch owning live broadcast rights to the Premiership means flip all in America. Fox had to buy them seperately here. And Sky show so much more than just that on their broadcast channels (you think we're gonna get Sky Sports and be able to watch their PGA coverage? or test cricket? or 6 Nations?). Then you have to consider the commercials. It aint gonna happen. If anything - they might want to have some sort of American version like the BBC have done. But what would be the point of that - its essentially Fox Sports World already. Im happy just to see Sky Sports News for an hour each day.
Panic, I guess you haven't checked out the outdoor cable channel. Hours of 'necks hunting and fishing.