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New York Knicks guard Josh Hart

MSG Networks slashes media rights fees for Knicks, Rangers

The Knicks will take a 28% reduction in media rights fee, while the Rangers will be cut by 18%.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 27, 2025 0
MSG Networks

MSG Networks nearing deal to avoid bankruptcy, could lead to YES Network merger

The regional sports network is refinancing its debt and lowering its media rights fees, priming it for a sale.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 24, 2025 0
Islanders radio voice Chris King

Islanders fire longtime announcers while evaluating radio broadcast future

Chris King had been part of the Islanders’ radio broadcast since 1998.

By Brandon Contes OnApr 23, 2025 0
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin

TNT sets viewership record for Alex Ovechkin’s record-setting goal

The network averaged 905,000 viewers for Sunday's historic performance.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 8, 2025 0
A screenshot from a video from the control room moments after Alexander Ovechkin's record-breaking goal

Monumental Sports Network shares behind-the-scenes control room video of Alexander Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal

"Our Capitals game crew is the best in the business."

By Reice Shipley OnApr 8, 2025 0
Gotham Sports Promotional.

Local Networks

Gotham Sports App problems have created dark nights for New York sports fans

MSG Networks

MSG Networks officially go dark on Optimum despite efforts at resolution

A source familiar says MSG Networks offered a reduction in carriage fees, but was rejected.

By Drew Lerner OnJan 1, 2025 0
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns

MSG Networks likely going dark on Optimum TV amid carriage dispute

As per usual, the carriage dispute centers around pricing and tiering.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 31, 2024 0
Islanders home opener against Utah Hockey Club.

Islanders broadcasters fumble over new Utah Hockey Club name

Even broadcasters are not yet used to the new name for the Utah Hockey Club.

By Reice Shipley OnOct 10, 2024 4
Howie Rose, the voice of the Mets and past voice of both the Rangers and Islanders, will celebrate 50 years in radio on WFAN Monday. Photo Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Howie Rose will be on WFAN Monday to celebrate 50 years in radio

"Hope you can join me."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 22, 2024 1
NHL referee Garrett rank gave the Blues and their fans a funny warning ahead of announcing the results of a replay review. Photo Credit: Bally Sports Midwest

NHL ref gives ‘You’re not gonna like it’ warning before announcement

"Garrett Rank is my favorite sporting official."

By Michael Dixon OnFeb 22, 2024 1
New York Rangers Stadium Series

ESPN draws record audience for Rangers-Islanders Stadium Series game

ESPN's Stadium Series NHL broadcast on Sunday broke records for the company.

By Joe Lucia OnFeb 22, 2024 1

Islanders coach refers to 3-goal blown lead as a ‘sin’

If blowing a three-goal lead in the third period is considered a sin, the Islanders are going straight to hockey purgatory.

By Sam Neumann OnDec 6, 2023 1
MSG Networks

MSG+ streaming service to launch Sept. 24, will offer $9.99 single-game option

There's a new option for NBA and NHL fans in New York.

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 20, 2023 0
NHL Playoffs viewership

Early ESPN NHL Playoffs viewership sees ‘double-digit growth’

Wednesday's Game 2s in the 2023 NHL Playoffs on ESPN drew significant viewership growth from the 2022 NHL Playoffs.

By Chris Novak OnApr 21, 2023 1
The Islanders' Stan Fischler press level.

Islanders honor Stan Fischler with press level dedication

"It's a combination of incredible, very grateful, and there's a Hebrew expression, Dayenu, which means sufficient. I'm getting this thing, this honor for basically doing what's been fun for [me] for more than half a century."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 27, 2022 0
Do It For Daron

NHL Network premieres “Do It For Daron” piece on Luke Richardson’s daughter and mental health, narrated by Isles’ coach Doug Weight

Islanders' assistant coach Luke Richardson's daughter Daron took her own life in 2010. Her youth hockey teammates started the "Do It For Daron" movement to discuss mental health issues, and the Islanders embraced that by holding "Do It For Daron Night" this year. NHL Network has now featured the story in a new piece.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 24, 2018 0
Mike Francesa ma

Mike Francesa goes on awe-inspiring rant against ‘stooge’ former Islander Rick DiPietro

You know what they say, you come at the king of New York sports talk radio, you best...

By Alex Putterman OnMay 4, 2016 1

Doc Emrick will be calling Rangers-Islanders from the crowd

Doc Emrick is not just a man of the people but some would even say he’s the voice of hockey in...

By Sean Keeley OnDec 2, 2015 0

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