Bankruptcy judge approves NBA’s agreement with Bally Sports but MLB and Sinclair have objections
A similar deal with the NHL is expected as early as Friday.
A similar deal with the NHL is expected as early as Friday.
Under the agreement, rights will revert to the league next season.
The Arizona Coyotes aren't looking to walk away empty-handed from Bally Sports Arizona.
“The NHL has been in ongoing constructive discussion, and we continue to have constructive discussions with others on our potential go forward business relationship."
Pang had called Blues' games for the past 14 years, but contract talks with Bally Sports Midwest parent Diamond stalled amidst their bankruptcy.
"Visibility is a key to expanding our reach and fan base. As the only professional women’s sports team in North Carolina, there is massive opportunity to broaden our community and be a true home team for our entire region."
John Ourand of Sports Business Journal reports there's a "good chance" Diamond doesn't make their next Padres payment on May 30, which would cause a rights reversion.
AA has confirmed that Diamond Sports has made the four 50 percent payments as ordered by a court.
The Reds and MLB could theoretically start broadcasting games themselves as early as May 6.
MLB is asking for a court order to have Diamond pay the Twins and Guardians by April 13 or relinquish their rights.
Rosenberg had been running Diamond Sports' Bally Sports RSNs since July 2020.
Diamond Sports initially said they hadn't made a Diamondbacks payment to preserve "flexibility" during a grace period. But that grace period has now run out, and that sends their bankruptcy proceedings in a notable new direction.
The long-expected move has finally happened, triggering speculation on where the RSNs go from here.
As per John Ourand of Sports Business Journal, Diamond is now expected to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 15.
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