Local Networks News
Some NBC affiliates showed Sunday Night Football in Spanish to at least some viewers
It's unclear how widespread this was, but a lot of people noted it on Twitter.
Many Sinclair local broadcast affiliates were affected by a reported ransomware attack, impacting NFL broadcasts
The "technical issues" many Sinclair stations admitted dealing with Sunday reportedly came from a company-wide ransomware attack.
Longtime A’s broadcaster Ray Fosse dies after battle with cancer
Fosse passed away at the age of 74 after a 16-year battle with cancer. He stepped away from the A's broadcast booth in August.
DirecTV picks up ROOT Sports Northwest, including Seattle Kraken and Portland Trail Blazers games
"We couldn’t be more pleased about adding DirecTV and DirecTV Stream to the list of providers for the Kraken and the Trail Blazers."
Everyone seems to agree that RSNs, and particularly Sinclair, are in deep shit
"Sinclair does not have enough digital rights from enough clubs in order to have a viable direct-to-consumer product."
MLB reportedly asks for stake in Sinclair’s planned OTT RSN streaming plan, around Diamond Sports’ talks with creditors
"MLB responded by requesting an equity stake in any planned streaming service that featured MLB games, 'a new wrinkle that complicated matters too much to complete on time.'"
Fanatics reportedly could enter the sports media world, with many believing Sinclair’s RSN business could go bust
All else aside, Fanatics is probably a better name for the RSNs than Bally's.
Quad Cities meteorologist barely keeps it together while Texas A&M drives to beat Alabama
"Can they wait til after the game?"
Marlins analyst Todd Hollandsworth reportedly out at Bally Sports Florida
There are several in-house candidates, though Bally Sports Florida also promises a "nationwide" search.
Bob Valvano rings bell after completing chemotherapy treatment for stage four leukemia
Valvano was diagnosed with stage four leukemia in April, but was declared in remission in August. He completed his treatment this week.
Matt Vasgersian leaves Sunday Night Baseball, looks to do more work with the Angels and MLB Network
"I can’t do everything I enjoy with MLB Network and the Angels, while still being away for nearly 30 weekends a year."
Milwaukee Bucks name Dave Koehn as new radio play-by-play announcer
“The chance to paint the picture and tell the story of the NBA champs as they defend their title is the stuff of dreams.”
Retiring Ken Singleton offers heartfelt sendoff to broadcast partner Michael Kay
"I can't overestimate what it's meant to work with you all these years, Michael."
