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A “MASN is carrying forward some of those lessons” statement on remote broadcasts didn’t win many over

"The global pandemic required all of us to learn new lessons in innovation, resourcefulness, and resilience. MASN is carrying forward some of those lessons."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 24, 2022 0
DirecTV

DIRECTV STREAM increasing monthly rates on all packages with regional sports networks in January

The Bally Sports networks are only available on DIRECTV STREAM, among live TV streaming services.

By Ian Casselberry OnDec 15, 2021 1
Local Networks

MLB reportedly asks for stake in Sinclair’s planned OTT RSN streaming plan, around Diamond Sports’ talks with creditors

"MLB responded by requesting an equity stake in any planned streaming service that featured MLB games, 'a new wrinkle that complicated matters too much to complete on time.'"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 11, 2021 0
Bally Sports

With Sinclair local affiliate dispute looming, Dish’s Charlie Ergen says “We don’t have any customers calling us on RSNs”

"We don’t have any customers calling us on RSNs today. ...We’re not interested in taxing our customers when they don’t watch the channels."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 9, 2021 0
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
Local Networks

Report: NBC Sports Regional Networks to move away from in-game reporting outside broadcast booth

As per Kevin Kinkead of Crossing Broad, "the NBC Sports Regional Networks are completely doing away with sideline reporters at the end of the season."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 5, 2020 13
Comcast

Sinclair has finally reached a deal with Comcast for Marquee, and for continued RSN and local broadcast station carriage

On the day of the Cubs' first regular-season game of 2020, Comcast customers in Chicago are finally able to watch Marquee Sports Network.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 24, 2020 1
NBA

Why are the NHL and NBA still considering regular-season resumption? Local TV contracts appear to be a key factor.

Not hitting the minimum number of games promised to RSNs could lead to further issues for both teams and those RSNs.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 2, 2020 2
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
AT&T

AT&T reportedly received lower-than-expected bids for their regional sports networks, may not sell them off after all

AT&T reportedly received bids of around $500 million rather than the $1 billion they were looking for, and now may not sell the RSNs after all.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 18, 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

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