MLB not ready to play ball with Bally Sports after NBA, NHL deals
After getting new deals with the NBA and NHL, Bally Sports parent company Diamond Sports Group is facing MLB resistance again.
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Amazon reportedly withdraws $115 million offer to Diamond Sports Group
Diamond apparently has enough investors remaining to continue its reorganization plan.
Bally Sports RSNs reach new agreements with NHL, NBA for 2024-2025 seasons
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."
Judge says Diamond Sports Group doesn’t have to turn over contracts to league partners, for now
MLB's legal team was not pleased with the decision.
Diamond Sports Group asks for emergency hearing over league demands in bankruptcy case
DSG said in its request that these contracts are protected by confidentiality agreements
As league partners continue to balk, Bally Sports RSNs’ fate likely to be decided in July
DSG also disclosed it has inked a new naming rights partner to take over for Bally.
Diamond Sports projects budget deficit of $46.5 million in court filing
Diamond Sports Group claimed a significant budget deficit in a court filing as it still tries to navigate a path out of bankruptcy.
Rob Manfred on Diamond Sports saga: ‘There is no plan at this point’
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed skepticism with Diamond Sports' ability to emerge whole out of bankruptcy.
NBA, NHL join MLB as skeptics of Diamond Sports reorganization: ‘We have more questions than answers’
The NBA and NHL united with MLB in putting forward skepticism of Diamond Sports' reorganization plans at a legal hearing.
MLB warns Diamond Sports Group’s Chapter 11 reorganization plan is unfeasible
Major League Baseball warned Diamond Sports Group’s Chapter 11 reorganization plan, scheduled to go to a vote next...
Diamond Sports Group argues NBA, NHL ‘confused’ about reorganization plan concerns
NBA, NHL ‘deeply concerned’ with Diamond Sports bankruptcy extension
WFAN parent Audacy files for bankruptcy
Audacy CEO David Field cited a "perfect storm" of challenges leading to this filing.
11 NHL teams reach deal with Diamond Sports Group to broadcast remaining games this season
The NHL and Diamond Sports Group came to a similar agreement as the NBA which will see broadcasts continue through this season.
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.
Diamond Sports Group reaches agreement with NBA over broadcasting rights
Under the agreement, rights will revert to the league next season.
Arizona Coyotes claim Diamond Sports Group owes team $18 million
The Arizona Coyotes aren't looking to walk away empty-handed from Bally Sports Arizona.
NHL tells bankruptcy court it may ask for emergency relief from Diamond Sports Group contracts
“The NHL has been in ongoing constructive discussion, and we continue to have constructive discussions with others on our potential go forward business relationship."
Diamond Sports reportedly “close” to five-year discounted deal with Diamondbacks, but Rob Manfred might block it
Darren Pang headed to Blackhawks’ local broadcasts, with Blues/Diamond deal expiring
Pang had called Blues' games for the past 14 years, but contract talks with Bally Sports Midwest parent Diamond stalled amidst their bankruptcy.
NC Courage sign Bally Sports South deal despite ongoing Diamond 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."
Diamond Sports now has ‘good chance’ of walking away from Padres, per report
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.
Diamond Sports has made court-ordered 50 percent payments to four MLB teams
AA has confirmed that Diamond Sports has made the four 50 percent payments as ordered by a court.
Diamond Sports didn’t pay Reds on time, which could see rights revert to team and MLB
The Reds and MLB could theoretically start broadcasting games themselves as early as May 6.
