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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
AT&T

Sinclair and Comcast are intriguing potential bidders for AT&T’s regional sports networks

Sinclair could possibly add even more RSNs, but these ones might make sense for Comcast as well.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 8, 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
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 3
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
Local Networks

NBA regional ratings have dropped by 10 percent on average, while TNT broadcasts are down 18 percent

While 15 of the 28 RSNs considered in a Sports Business Journal analysis are up from last year, there's still an average audience drop thanks to some big losses.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 18, 2019 10
Fox

Liberty Media is now apparently bidding for the former Fox RSNs, and Sinclair and Apollo Global now apparently aren’t

As one bidder enters, two others apparently leave.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 6, 2019 5
Fox

One private equity firm pursuing the Fox regional sports networks is trying to land LeBron’s Uninterrupted as “a strategic partner”

"Apollo's talks with James' multimedia platform have focused on a strategic partnership deal that could see James contributing and advising on content for the networks."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 9, 2018 1
Fox

Ice Cube and LL Cool J are teaming up in bid to potentially purchase the 22 Fox RSNs

This is a pairing we did not expect to see involved in the bidding for the Fox RSNs.

By Sean Keeley OnNov 7, 2018 3
Fox

Fox executives are reportedly discussing buying back their regional sports networks from Disney

Meet the new Fox, same as the old Fox?

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 22, 2018 2
Fox

Private equity firms, tech companies and Sinclair all reportedly interested in Fox RSNs, possibly to bundle with other stations

There are a whole lot of bidders in the mix for these regional sports networks.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 13, 2018 3

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