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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
Local Networks

Sinclair took a $4.2 billion writedown over its regional sports networks, posted a quarterly loss of $3.2 billion

Distribution losses, including with Hulu+Live TV and YouTube TV, played a big role in this write-down.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 5, 2020 3
Local Networks

Sinclair’s regional sports networks unit is facing a possible debt restructuring, and has been called their “Achilles’ heel”

Sinclair's purchase of the former Fox RSNs from Disney at a $10.6 billion valuation (with $9.6 billion exchanged) had some merit at the time, but those RSNs are facing some dire challenges now.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 28, 2020 3
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

Charter has reportedly agreed to a RSN carriage deal in principle with Sinclair, even before Sinclair’s RSN purchase closes

This may help alleviate some of the immediate worries about the RSNs' future carriage under Sinclair.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 12, 2019 4
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
ESPN

Sinclair appears to have officially landed the former Fox RSNs for “more than $10 billion”

It looks like the 21 former Fox RSNs still out there are in fact heading to Sinclair, with an announcement expected Friday.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 2, 2019 7
Local Networks

Sinclair is the reported winner of the former Fox RSNs, with a “handshake agreement” to buy them for up to $10 billion

It looks like the 21 remaining former Fox RSNs have been sold to Sinclair, which only reportedly reemerged as a bidder earlier this month.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 26, 2019 12
Local Networks

Final Fox RSN bids see Liberty and MLB team up, Sinclair back in the game, and the BIG3 still bidding “for the culture”

Liberty and MLB have reportedly combined their bids, and Sinclair's now bidding again. The BIG3 bid is also there.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 16, 2019 14

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