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NBA hires Matt Volk to newly created local media position

The NBA is adding a dedicated local media exec to its office as it navigates the fallout from Main Street Sports Group's collapse.

By Sam Neumann OnJun 1, 2026 0
The Fubo logo.

Fubo ‘out of nowhere’ pursuing local rights for 13 NBA teams

A last-minute suitor has entered the arena for 13 NBA teams previously tied to Main Street Sports Group,...

By Drew Lerner OnApr 15, 2026 0
A view of the Nashville Predators logo

Nashville Predators agree to local broadcast deal with Scripps for next season

The Preds are the fifth team to join up with a Scripps affiliate.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 7, 2026 0
FanDuel Sports Network reporter Carrlyn Bathe

Main Street Sports Group officially shuttering this month, 13 NBA teams become local TV free agents

The NBA is encouraging affected teams to sign one-year interim deals before centralizing its local rights for the 2027-28 season.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 2, 2026 0
A view of the NBA logo.

NBA lowers salary cap projection as local media revenue craters

The cap is still expected to increase by about $10 million compared to this season.

By Drew Lerner OnMar 24, 2026 0
Mar 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.

Angels reportedly complete deal to launch own TV network

The Angels finally know where their games will be watched — and it won't cost SoCal fans anything extra.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 6, 2026 0
A view of the NBA logo.

NBA ‘in talks’ with YouTube TV, Amazon, ESPN, DAZN to become local broadcast hub next season

YouTube TV and DAZN have been particularly aggressive in pursuing the package.

By Drew Lerner OnMar 5, 2026 0
Apr 9, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Former Detroit Red Wing player Nicklas Lidstrom throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park.

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment launches Detroit SportsNet for Tigers, Red Wings local broadcasts

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment has launched Detroit SportsNet, a new platform powered by MLB Media that will carry Tigers and Red Wings games.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 3, 2026 0
FanDuel Sports Network

FanDuel Sports Network laying off employees, closing various regional offices

The move comes weeks after nine Major League Baseball teams terminated their agreements with the company.

By Sean Keeley OnFeb 21, 2026 0
Feb 11, 2026; Tempe, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Sam Bachman during pitchers and catchers workouts at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe Arizona.

Angels won’t broadcast any spring training games on TV

The Halos are still working out regular season TV details while launching its own linear channel.

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 19, 2026 0
DAZN

DAZN reportedly courting NBA, NHL teams currently with FanDuel Sports Network

Any deals would be made independent of Main Street, which appears destined to shutter operations.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 17, 2026 0
FanDuel Sports Network reporter Carrlyn Bathe

Main Street Sports Group files WARN notices in Minneapolis, St. Louis

Layoffs are set to begin on April 14 as FanDuel Sports Network winds down.

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 17, 2026 0
Sep 17, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts in attendance before the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Cubs at PNC Park.

Cubs owner Tom Ricketts: Launching Marquee Sports Network was ‘maybe the smartest thing we’ve done’

"To be in control of our own destiny and be able to produce the games we want to produce the way we want to produce them...for us it's been a huge home run."

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 17, 2026 0
A detailed view of the NBA logo in the 2024 playoffs.

NBA reportedly looking to move forward with centralized local streaming package next season

Most of the 13 teams currently signed to FanDuel Sports Network are likely to join.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 12, 2026 0
A general view of the Detroit Tigers script logo

Detroit Tigers, Red Wings partner with MLB for local broadcasts

MLB will provide "broadcast support" to the NHL's Red Wings.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 10, 2026 0
May 31, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detailed view of hat and glove of Atlanta Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (not pictured) against the Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Angels, Braves reportedly considering launching own TV networks

The respective ventures could pull in the NHL's Kings and the NBA's Hawks.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 6, 2026 0
St. Louis Cardinals second base Garrett Hampson

Cardinals anticipating two-thirds reduction in local media revenue after leaving FanDuel Sports Network

The club is expecting to net $20 million in local TV revenue this season, down from $60 million in 2025.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 5, 2026 0
Jun 7, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; A detailed view of an MLB microphone during the ninth inning of the game between the San Diego Padres and the Seattle Mariners at Petco Park.

All 9 MLB teams under contract with Main Street Sports split from RSN

The Braves are expected to launch their own network.

By Ben Axelrod OnFeb 2, 2026 0
FanDuel Sports Network reporter Kristina Pink

FanDuel RSNs could survive NBA, NHL regular seasons

If MLB teams opt-out of their FanDuel RSN deals it could at least get the company to April to finish the NBA and NHL campaigns.

By Matt Yoder OnJan 31, 2026 0
FanDuel Sports Network reporter Carrlyn Bathe

FanDuel RSNs on the verge of collapse with Main Street Sports liquidation looming

The FanDuel RSNs may go extinct soon as Main Street Sports Group approaches a decision to liquidate the company.

By Matt Yoder OnJan 30, 2026 0
FanDuel Sports Network reporter Kristina Pink

Multiple FanDuel Sports Network teams reportedly contemplating Victory+ as ’emergency’ alternative

Victory+ says it can onboard teams in only three days should the FanDuel Sports Networks collapse mid-season.

By Drew Lerner OnJan 28, 2026 0
FanDuel Sports Network reporter Carrlyn Bathe

DAZN reportedly still weighing purchase of FanDuel Sports Networks as deadline nears

The streamer will meet with MLB next week to determine if a deal could give it a "leg up" as a destination for the league's future nationalized local broadcast platform.

By Drew Lerner OnJan 23, 2026 0
FanDuel Sports Network reporter Carrlyn Bathe

FanDuel Sports Network reportedly submits last-ditch offers to MLB clubs for upcoming season

These deals are all contingent on whether or not parent company Main Street Sports Group can find a buyer in the coming weeks.

By Drew Lerner OnJan 14, 2026 0
FanDuel Sports Network reporter Carrlyn Bathe

All nine MLB teams reportedly terminate contracts with FanDuel Sports Network

The immediate future of the regional sports networks is uncertain.

By Drew Lerner OnJan 8, 2026 0
FanDuel Sports Network reporter Carrlyn Bathe

Main Street-DAZN deal reportedly dead, Fubo rumored as new bidder as NBA, NHL prepare for mid-season shutdown

Time is running out on the FanDuel Sports Networks.

By Drew Lerner OnJan 7, 2026 0

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