Braves reportedly exploring multi-team RSN that could include Hawks, Grizzlies, and Predators
The Predators say they have not spoken with the Braves about joining their potential network.
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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.
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.
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."
Regional sports networks are dying. Now what?
Mike Breen urges NBA to value local broadcasts: ‘That’s your connection to the team’
"We can’t lose sight of the fact that the regional networks are important to the fans"
Mariners shutting down Root Sports network, MLB to handle broadcasting in 2026
Mariners broadcasts will shift to MLB Local Media in 2026.
Adam Silver: In-market NBA games ‘trapped’ on cable
"I … hate to make it so negative, but [local game broadcasts] are caught in legacy media, which is rapidly declining."
YES and Marquee could lose Comcast carriage Friday as part of Sinclair negotiations
The current extension between Comcast and Sinclair expires early Friday morning.
Main Street Sports hiring former ESPN exec Norby Williamson to oversee FanDuel Sports Network production
Looking ahead to the biggest sports media stories of 2025
Where will sports media go in 2025? We talked to a variety of experts, analysts, and insiders to take stock of what the future holds.
Flutter doesn’t seem too thrilled about Fox’s plan to option FanDuel stake
"You have to ask Fox whether they intend to put their shareholder capital into that or not."
Chicago Sports Network strikes distribution deal with Fubo
"With the launch of CHSN on Fubo we’re ready to superserve Chicagoans with even more coverage of their most iconic teams."
Analyst details just how bad the RSN business has gotten
The former Fox Sports RSNs have seen a 97% decline in valuation since their sale in 2018.
Amazon reportedly withdraws $115 million offer to Diamond Sports Group
Diamond apparently has enough investors remaining to continue its reorganization plan.
Trail Blazers leaving Root Sports Northwest
"Good on them for leaving the deal early, I wonder what the cost was to do so."
Diamond Sports Group dropping Bally’s branding from regional sports networks
While the Bally Sports RSNs survive, their name will be changing.
Here’s the latest on NBA broadcast rights negotiations heading into 2024
A guide to the bidders, packages and new possibilities for the NBA as it finishes the final stretch of its broadcast rights package.
Pittsburgh Pirates join SportsNet Pittsburgh ownership group, solidifying team’s media rights
SportsNet Pittsburgh will also retain the rights to Pirates games.
ESPN eyes local rights as part of strategic partnerships
At a time when there are so many moving pieces in the world of sports streaming, ESPN is looking to expand its reach in the local sports market.
Liberty Media CEO: Braves still receiving payments from Bally Sports despite bankruptcy
“We think we are probably the most profitable RSN they have."
MLB set to take over Arizona Diamondbacks broadcast rights from Diamond Sports
MLB is ready to take the broadcast rights to the Arizona Diamondbacks from Diamond Sports as soon as Tuesday.
Scripps CEO: We’re ‘ready to do a deal’ with MLB teams
"Where we think there’s a fit with our local footprint and league or a series of teams, we’re absolutely ready to do a deal."
San Diego Padres’ RSN future still up in the air with payment deadline looming
The Padres aren't free from Diamond Sports yet, but could be next week.
Diamond Sports aiming to acquire streaming rights for all 14 MLB teams during bankruptcy proceedings
It's all going to come down to streaming.
