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.
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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.
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.
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."
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.
Fox executives are reportedly discussing buying back their regional sports networks from Disney
Meet the new Fox, same as the old 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.
Who would buy Fox RSN affiliates if Comcast or Disney chooses to sell them?
Comcast and Disney have said they would be willing to sell Fox's regional sports networks.
Comcast ignites Fox bidding war against Disney with $65 billion offer, tries to downplay antitrust concerns
Will Fox go for Comcast's higher bid, and their argument that antitrust regulators won't be too worried by it?
Is ESPN+ worth your subscription right away or are you better off waiting to sign up?
Being an early adopter might not be the right move.
The April 3 Phillies-Mets game will only be shown in Philadelphia on NBC Sports Philadelphia’s website and app
Those in Philadelphia wanting to watch the Phillies and Mets on April 3 will have to stream the game thanks to Sixers and Flyers games taking up NBC Sports Philadelphia's TV channels.
What the Disney-Fox deal means for ESPN, Fox Sports, and regional sports networks
Disney-Fox deal in final stages and could be announced Thursday, will reportedly include $60 billion in assets
Following Comcast's exit from the talks to buy Fox assets, Disney looks set to land them, with a deal likely coming later this week.
