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Local Networks

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."

By Ben Koo OnOct 13, 2021 8
Local Networks

Sinclair agrees to partnership with Bally’s for naming rights to Fox Sports regional networks

You're watching Atlanta Braves baseball on... Bally's Sports South?

By Ian Casselberry OnNov 19, 2020 5
Fox

Hulu dropping Sinclair’s Fox Sports regional networks from live-sports packages

The Sinclair Fox Sports regional channels will go dark on Hulu beginning Oct. 23.

By Ian Casselberry OnOct 22, 2020 8
Local Networks

Sinclair RSN president Jeff Krolik is retiring in August after 15 years running those networks

Jeff Krolik has been overseeing the Fox RSNs since 2007, including through purchases by Disney and then Sinclair. He's now retiring.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 29, 2020 0
Local Networks

The YouTube TV-Sinclair deal for the Fox RSNs appears to have significantly tightened who can get certain networks

Many YouTube TV subscribers who used to get particular Fox RSNs now don't get those networks under the new Sinclair-YouTube TV deal.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 6, 2020 11
Fox

YouTube TV, Sinclair reach new agreement to carry Fox regional sports networks

Left out of the new agreement are YES Network, along with Prime Ticket and Fox Sports West.

By Ian Casselberry OnMar 5, 2020 3
Dish

Dish’s Charlie Ergen says “It doesn’t look good that the regional sports will ever be on Dish again.”

It doesn't look like the former Fox RSNs will return to Dish any time soon.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 30, 2019 15
Dish

Fox RSNs go dark on Dish and Sling TV, causing issues for many MLB fans, and the sides are now reportedly “far apart”

After a temporary extension Sunday, the Fox RSNs have now gone dark on Dish and Sling TV. And the sides don't seem close to a deal.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 26, 2019 0
Dish

Dish/Sling TV agree to temporary extension to keep Fox RSNs, FX, and National Geographic

The agreement between the sides expired Sunday, but they've worked out a temporary deal. Will a longer one follow?

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 22, 2019 0
Local Networks

Democratic presidential candidates Cory Booker, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren criticize Sinclair’s purchase of former Fox RSNs

"The agreement with Disney offers Sinclair an opportunity to charge consumers more by packaging their cable and broadcast programs."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 25, 2019 0
Gambling

Sinclair CEO Chris Ripley wants to offer “pitch-by-pitch” prop bet abilities on their new RSNs

"If you're interested in gaming, we're going to add on extra stats, the ability to do prop bets in the game, pitch by pitch, play by play. You can play along and wager while you watch."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 7, 2019 3
Local Networks

Sinclair stock soars after purchase of Fox Sports RSNs, but distributors are wary of the new ownership

Many investors are happy with Sinclair's purchase of the RSNs, but distributors are concerned about the negotiations ahead.

By Sean Keeley OnMay 6, 2019 3
Local Networks

Analyst says “best scenario” for RSNs is losing half their distribution, and they could lose as much as 75 percent

Craig Moffett of MoffettNathanson expects the Fox RSNs to lose 50 to 75 percent of their distribution in the next couple of years. "It's really hard to see any good outcome for a RSN."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 6, 2019 1

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