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Diamond Sports Group officially announced that its Bally Sports regional sports network will rebrand as FanDuel Sports Network.

Diamond Sports’ FanDuel Sports Networks to offer single-game NBA, NHL pricing options

In-market fans of NBA and NHL teams broadcast on the FanDuel Sports Networks may soon have single-game options.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 13, 2024 0
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
The Anaheim Ducks select Stian Solberg in the 2024 NHL Draft.

Anaheim Ducks leaving Bally Sports partnership for free digital service

The Ducks will broadcast and stream games for free on Fox 11 Plus and Victory+.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 28, 2024 0
Scripps Sports

Scripps Sports president claims company has contingency deals in place with teams in case more Bally Sports RSNs fall

Despite only inking deals with two teams so far, Scripps Sports claims it has contingency deals already in place with several more.

By Joe Lucia OnOct 13, 2023 0
Arizona Coyotes

Arizona Coyotes agree to Diamond exit, sign new broadcast TV deal with Scripps Sports

The last professional team left on Bally Sports Arizona has now left.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 5, 2023 4
Bally Sports Diamond Sports logo

Diamond Sports requested a 60-day extension to bankruptcy proceedings

Diamond Sports is attempting to stretch its bankruptcy out longer.

By Joe Lucia OnOct 3, 2023 1
Los Angeles Kings fans cheer during an April 29, 2023 game.

Los Angeles Kings re-up with in-bankruptcy Diamond Sports, Bally Sports West

"We are hopeful that this agreement can serve as a model for future discussions with team and league partners."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 15, 2023 1
Brad Evans on "Live on the Line" on Stadium on Aug. 24, 2023.

Bally Sports lays off Brad Evans, Maggie Hendricks

"Two weeks before the NFL regular season's start, the timing is impeccable."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 24, 2023 0

Sinclair CEO: ‘Sports is still at the heart of this company’

"Diamond is on its way."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 16, 2023 2
Bally Sports Logo

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."

By Daniel Kaplan OnAug 11, 2023 0
NBA local Bally Sports Diamond Sports

Tech companies reportedly interested in NBA local media rights if Diamond Sports bankruptcy worsens

If the Bally Sports RSNs are dropped by Comcast and/or DirecTV, tech companies could be poised to strike.

By Joe Lucia OnAug 8, 2023 0
Bally Sports Diamond Sports logo

Diamond Sports suing Sinclair over ‘alleged misconduct’

Diamond Sports is now turning its attention to parent company Sinclair.

By Joe Lucia OnJul 26, 2023 0
Arizona Coyotes

Arizona Coyotes ‘will continue to evaluate all of our options’ after Diamondbacks dropped by Diamond Sports

The Arizona Coyotes are still committed to Bally Sports Arizona, but are keeping options open.

By Joe Lucia OnJul 19, 2023 4
Diamondbacks new media

MLB takes over Arizona Diamondbacks media rights beginning on Tuesday

The Arizona Diamondbacks are no longer a Bally Sports team.

By Joe Lucia OnJul 18, 2023 1
MLB Rob Manfred Diamond Sports

MLB says it has collected 94% of rights payments from Diamond Sports

Much of the doom and gloom about Diamond Sports and MLB has been overhyped.

By Joe Lucia OnJul 12, 2023 0
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Diamond Sports reportedly “close” to five-year discounted deal with Diamondbacks, but Rob Manfred might block it

Minnesota Twins logo

Diamond Sports pays Minnesota Twins on time, keeping games on Bally Sports North this season

Minnesota Twins games won't have a new home quite yet.

By Joe Lucia OnJul 4, 2023 0
Arizona Diamondbacks cap

Diamondbacks, Diamond Sports postpone hearing regarding team’s future until July 17th

It will be several weeks before we have a decision about the Arizona Diamondbacks from Diamond Sports.

By Joe Lucia OnJun 29, 2023 0

Diamond Sports attorneys subpoena JPMorgan Chase over sale of preferred shares

"JPMorgan was nearly made completely whole on its investment."

By Joe Lucia OnJun 29, 2023 0
The Padres' Petco Park on May 7.

MLB execs call taking over Padres’ broadcasts ‘absolute fire drill,’ ‘all-hands-on-deck situation’

"When we found out that we were going to have the game, 24 hours in advance, we sprung into action. We had meetings with the crew, with the talent, we had got all of our graphics loaded into the truck. Yeah, it was an absolute fire drill."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 16, 2023 4
A detailed view of the ACC logo on the down marker

Diamond Sports drops Raycom-produced ACC games from Bally Sports RSNs

A handful of ACC football and basketball games will have new homes.

By Joe Lucia OnJun 15, 2023 5
Bally Sports Diamond Sports logo

As many as five MLB teams could be dropped by Diamond Sports over the next month

The Rangers, Diamondbacks, Guardians, Twins, and Reds are all due rights payments over the next month.

By Joe Lucia OnJun 13, 2023 0
Darren Pang with his bobblehead on a 2016 broadcast.

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.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 7, 2023 0

After end of Diamond broadcast rights, could Padres turn to ESPN+?

Padres games could find a short-term home on ESPN’s streaming service

By Jesse Pantuosco OnJun 6, 2023 3
A North Carolina Courage flag.

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."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 5, 2023 2

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