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.
Liberty and MLB have reportedly combined their bids, and Sinclair's now bidding again. The BIG3 bid is also there.
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.
As one bidder enters, two others apparently leave.
"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."
This is a pairing we did not expect to see involved in the bidding for the Fox RSNs.
Meet the new Fox, same as the old Fox?
There are a whole lot of bidders in the mix for these regional sports networks.
Comcast and Disney have said they would be willing to sell Fox's regional sports networks.
Will Fox go for Comcast's higher bid, and their argument that antitrust regulators won't be too worried by it?
Being an early adopter might not be the right move.
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.
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.