Stars’ Local TV Deal Goes Supernova as Team and RSN Agree to Split
The Dallas Stars are about to become the latest NHL team to cut ties with its local TV partner, as the company that owns a majority interest in the club’s hometown RSN…
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Bally Sports RSNs Go Dark After Optimum Carriage Deal Expires
The Bally Sports RSNs have gone dark on Altice USA’s Optimum cable systems, as negotiations to renew the legacy carriage deal expired at midnight. The operator, which…
Diamond RSNs Near Naming-Rights Deal as MLB, NBA Turn Up the Heat
Diamond Sports Group on Tuesday confirmed that it has reached an agreement in principle on a new naming-rights sponsor for its 18 regional sports networks, a move…
Diamond Sports RSNs Go Dark on Comcast as Talks Break Down
Diamond Sports Group’s long march toward emerging from bankruptcy experienced a significant setback in the wee small hours of Wednesday morning, as the owner of the…
Fubo Inks Streaming Distribution Deal With YES Network
As the Yankees get set to open the 2024 MLB season in Houston, the sports-centric streaming service Fubo has inked a new distribution deal with YES Network. The…
MLB Team Values 2024: Yankees Rule at $7.9B, Average up 12%
Major League Baseball introduced several on-field rule changes last season that were meant to speed up the games and introduce more action. Purists howled, but fans…
Utah Jazz Hybrid Viewing Model Holds Promise for Post-RSN Future
With a hybrid media strategy that embraces both old school rabbit-ears TV and the brave new world that is streaming, the Utah Jazz have given the sports world a sneak…
Comcast, MASN Deal Puts Orioles, Nationals on a Pricier Cable Tier
With just 20 days to spare before Opening Day, Comcast and the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) have come to terms on a deal that will keep the RSN on the operator’s…
Diamond Sports Files Official Re-Org Plan, Will Cut Ties With Bally’s
Almost a year to the day after Diamond Sports filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the operator of the 19 Bally Sports-branded RSNs has submitted its official…
Diamond Financing Deal Unravels Temporary NBA, NHL Plans for RSNs
In the wake of a U.S. bankruptcy court’s approval of a $495 million settlement and a $450 million debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing package for Diamond Sports Group…
Diamond Wins $450M in Debt Financing in ‘Really Good Day’
After approving Diamond Sports Group’s bid to obtain $450 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing, the judge overseeing its long-running bankruptcy case on…
Judge OKs Diamond Sports’ TV Deals With Rangers, Guardians and Twins
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez on Friday “happily” approved Diamond Sports Group’s new arrangements with the Texas Rangers, Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota…
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