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Bally Sports

Regional sports networks are dying. Now what?

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Paul Finebaum is a secret Swiftie

Taylor Swift has tens of millions of fans all over the world. But who would have thought ESPN...

By Matt Yoder OnAug 16, 2025 0
Sep 28, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer (4) steals second base against Miami Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards (63) in the third inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Diamond Sports Group to retain Miami Marlins’ TV rights

Diamond Sports Group previously stated its intention to also retain the Atlanta Braves.

By Daniel Kaplan OnOct 18, 2024 0
Diamond Sports Group officially announced that its Bally Sports regional sports network will rebrand as FanDuel Sports Network.

Bally Sports to rebrand to FanDuel Sports Network on Oct. 21

R.I.P. Bally Sports

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 18, 2024 0
sports broadcaster Jacob Tobey prior to the game

San Antonio Spurs tab Jacob Tobey as new TV play-by-play announcer

Tobey will replace longtime Spurs voice Bill Land.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 3, 2024 0
Bally Sports Diamond Sports Group

Bally Sports rejects all of its MLB team contracts, except for Atlanta Braves

“To be clear, rejecting these other agreements is not our preferred path."

By Daniel Kaplan OnOct 2, 2024 2
A past Bally Sports graphic on technical difficulties.

Under-fire Bally Sports sees repeated app crashes across several markets

Users across multiple markets flooded the @BallySportsHelps account's mentions, and they didn't have much help to offer.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 17, 2024 2
Amazon and Bally Sports logos

Amazon could reportedly stream Diamond/Bally’s RSN games non-exclusively

Despite Amazon reportedly exiting a Bally Sports deal last week, they still might wind up streaming those games.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 5, 2024 2
Amazon and Bally Sports logos

Amazon reportedly withdraws $115 million offer to Diamond Sports Group

Diamond apparently has enough investors remaining to continue its reorganization plan.

By Arthur Weinstein OnAug 27, 2024 1
Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans part ways with Bally Sports, striking deal with Gray Television

The Pelicans agreed to a multi-year partnership with Gray Television.

By Reice Shipley OnAug 7, 2024 0
Rangers announcer Dave Raymond seemingly forgot which team he was calling on Friday as he announced the Astros hit a home run. Photo Credit: Bally Sports Southwest.

Announcer forgets which team he’s calling on home run

"20th of the year for Corey Seager and it gets the Astros out front early."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 3, 2024 1
Diamond Sports Group, the parent company of the Bally Sports networks, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Five NBA teams reportedly on chopping block in Diamond bankruptcy reorganization

The Mavericks, Thunder, Grizzlies, Pelicans, and Pistons all could be hunting for new media homes.

By Joe Lucia OnAug 1, 2024 7

Spurs’ broadcaster Sean Elliott gets key heart procedure after Apple Watch warning

Long-time Spurs' lead local analyst Sean Elliott got a cardioversion procedure after warnings from his Apple Watch.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 29, 2024 1
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Comcast, Diamond Sports Group agree to carriage deal

The Diamond Sports Group has a lifeline to survival thanks to a new Comcast agreement.

By Joe Lucia OnJul 29, 2024 4
A day after he was traded to the Mariners, now-former Rays star Randy Arozarena was hanging out in the stands at Tropicana Field. Photo Credit: Bally Sports Sun.

Announcers on Randy Arozarena hanging with Rays fans: ‘I’ve never seen anything like that’

"This is next-level weird."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 27, 2024 4
Bally Sports Diamond Sports Group

Diamond Sports Group making ‘substantial progress’ in talks with Comcast

Comcast and Diamond are making progress on critical carriage negotiations.

By Joe Lucia OnJul 25, 2024 0
Bally Sports Southeast had serious technical issues during Friday's Braves-Padres game, leading to some weird visuals in the first inning.

Bally broadcast has awkward video issues during Braves-Padres game

"Sorry for the technical difficulties..."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 13, 2024 0
Guardians on-field reporter Andre Knott had a foul ball hit toward him while talking on Friday. He still made a clean play. Photo Credit: Bally Sports Great Lakes.

Guardians field reporter Andre Knott smoothly grabs foul ball while talking

"You know it's this beautiful hand of mine that caught that, come on. I need a replay."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 5, 2024 1
Dallas Stars

Dallas Stars, Bally Sports Southwest part ways

Another team is leaving the Diamond Sports stable of teams.

By Joe Lucia OnJul 5, 2024 0
Braves announcer Brandon Gaudin received the NSMA Georgia Sportscaster of the Year Award in the booth during Wednesday's game. Photo Credit: Bally Sports South

Braves announcer Brandon Gaudin receives prestigious trophy during game

"It was my first year last year and I stepped into a very good situation. I am well aware of that."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 3, 2024 0

Florida Panthers ink media rights deal with Scripps Sports

The Florida Panthers are bailing on cable.

By Joe Lucia OnJul 2, 2024 2
Jomboy Media's Warehouse Games.

Jomboy Media’s Warehouse Games coming to Bally Sports RSNs

Independent outlet Jomboy Media is gaining RSN distribution through Bally Sports RSNs for their YouTube Warehouse Games.

By Awful Announcing Staff OnJun 28, 2024 2
Miami Marlins third baseman Jake Burger (36) gets dunked with energy drink after hitting a walk-off single against the New York Yankees as Bally Sports reporter Jessica Blaylock reacts at loanDepot Park.

Marlins reportedly offering to pay for 2 months of Bally Sports app access during Comcast dispute

Unfortunately, that means those fans will have to watch the Marlins.

By Sean Keeley OnJun 24, 2024 0
Detroit Tigers fans take a selfie with former Tigers player Craig Monroe on the concourse during the home opening day at Comerica Park in Detroit on Friday, April 5, 2024.

Tigers, Bally Sports Detroit offer vague statement on Craig Monroe’s absence

"Craig Monroe is addressing a personal matter and is not on the broadcast schedule."

By Sam Neumann OnJun 22, 2024 14
A view of the Spalding logo and the Bally Sports logo before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Milwaukee Bucks at the American Airlines Center.

MLB granted access to some, but not all, requested contracts in Diamond Sports Group bankruptcy case

"This level of detail is necessary to examine how revenues might be impacted by, for example, the loss of a Distributor."

By Daniel Kaplan OnJun 21, 2024 1

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