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NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks before the Paris Games 2025 NBA basketball game.

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."

By Sean Keeley OnApr 22, 2025 0
Walt "Clyde" Frazier and Mike Breen ahead of a MSG Knicks broadcast.

Mike Breen calls out NBA for ‘bad decision’ on RSN playoff games

Mike Breen has taken the rare step of criticizing the league for taking playoff games off local RSNs in their next TV deal.

By Matt Yoder OnApr 22, 2025 0
Feb 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and guard Austin Reaves (15) react after a basket against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Executives believe RSN revenue played role in Luka Dončić trade

The Lakers are currently in the midst of a reported $3 billion local TV deal.

By Ben Axelrod OnFeb 14, 2025 0
Credit: Main Street Sports, ESPN

Diamond Sports Group

Main Street Sports hiring former ESPN exec Norby Williamson to oversee FanDuel Sports Network production

Fox, FanDuel, and Futter logos

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."

By Daniel Kaplan OnNov 13, 2024 0
The FanDuel Sportsbook at Belterra Park Cincinnati during a Jan. 2023 grand opening.

FanDuel set to take over Diamond RSN branding from Bally Sports

FanDuel is set take over branding of the current Bally Sports RSNs with content and advertising as part of the deal.

By Daniel Kaplan OnOct 16, 2024 0
The major league baseball logo is seen on signage near the player's entrance to the field at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum before the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB to produce Guardians, Brewers, Twins broadcasts in 2025

"Major League Baseball is committed to serving our fans by ensuring they can see their favorite Clubs, removing blackouts where we can, and ultimately growing the reach of our games."

By Drew Lerner OnOct 8, 2024 0
Amazon and Bally Sports logos

Amazon could reportedly stream Diamond/Bally’s RSN games non-exclusively

Despite Amazon reportedly exiting a Bally Sports deal last week, they still might wind up streaming those games.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 5, 2024 2
The major league baseball logo is seen on signage near the player's entrance to the field at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum before the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB could see local rights bidding war if Diamond Sports Group defaults

ESPN is also interested as they prepare to launch their new streaming service.

By Sean Keeley OnAug 30, 2024 1
ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro

Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN interested in expanding local sports coverage

"We are very interested in continuing to identify partnerships on a team-specific basis."

By Reice Shipley OnAug 29, 2024 1
The Portland Trail Blazers are cutting ties with Root Sports Northwest, leaving it with only the Seattle Mariners, the RSN's owner. Photo Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Trail Blazers leaving Root Sports Northwest

"Good on them for leaving the deal early, I wonder what the cost was to do so."

By Arthur Weinstein OnAug 14, 2024 7
Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans part ways with Bally Sports, striking deal with Gray Television

The Pelicans agreed to a multi-year partnership with Gray Television.

By Reice Shipley OnAug 7, 2024 0
Knicks owner James Dolan

James Dolan writes critical letter on NBA’s media rights deal

"We are well on our way to becoming a one-size-fits-all, characterless organization."

By Reice Shipley OnJul 16, 2024 6
Bally Sports Diamond Sports Group

Judge says Diamond Sports Group doesn’t have to turn over contracts to league partners, for now

MLB's legal team was not pleased with the decision.

By Daniel Kaplan OnJun 18, 2024 1
Detailed view of the Fanduel signage during warms up before the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Dallas Mavericks t Smoothie King Center.

FanDuel reportedly taking over naming rights on Diamond’s Bally Sports networks

"We recently reached an agreement in principle with a third party on rebranding the RSNs..."

By Sean Keeley OnJun 4, 2024 0
Bally Sports Diamond Sports Group

MLB warns Diamond Sports Group’s Chapter 11 reorganization plan is unfeasible

Major League Baseball warned Diamond Sports Group’s Chapter 11 reorganization plan, scheduled to go to a vote next...

By Daniel Kaplan OnMay 14, 2024 0
A view of the BallyÕs Sports logo and basketball bastion and Wilson game balls before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets at the American Airlines Center.

Diamond Sports Group dropping Bally’s branding from regional sports networks

While the Bally Sports RSNs survive, their name will be changing.

By Joe Lucia OnMar 1, 2024 6
Amazon and Bally Sports logos.

Diamond Sports Group

Against all odds, Diamond Sports Group looks set to rise from the ashes

Scripps Sports president Brian Lawlor.

Scripps Sports’ Brian Lawlor talks one-year anniversary: ‘You’ve got to go where there’s opportunity.’

"I think you'll see us continuing to acquire sports rights."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 18, 2023 0
SportsNet Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates join SportsNet Pittsburgh ownership group, solidifying team’s media rights

SportsNet Pittsburgh will also retain the rights to Pirates games.

By Joe Lucia OnDec 13, 2023 0
Diamond Sports Group, the parent company of the Bally Sports networks, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Bankruptcy judge approves NBA’s agreement with Bally Sports but MLB and Sinclair have objections

A similar deal with the NHL is expected as early as Friday.

By Daniel Kaplan OnNov 15, 2023 1
Credit: Bally Sports

Diamond Sports Group

Diamond demanding DirecTV pay for unaired Diamondbacks and Padres games

Rich Paul

Rich Paul: NBA players will have more power in streaming era

NBA agent Rich Paul believes the new streaming era of the NBA and a shift to DTC could give more power to players.

By Awful Announcing Staff OnOct 9, 2023 0
Los Angeles Kings fans cheer during an April 29, 2023 game.

Los Angeles Kings re-up with in-bankruptcy Diamond Sports, Bally Sports West

"We are hopeful that this agreement can serve as a model for future discussions with team and league partners."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 15, 2023 1
Bob Errey and Steve Mears on 3ICE broadcasts.

Bob Errey and Steve Mears out on Penguins’ TV broadcasts after team buys RSN

The Penguins are making major changes to their TV broadcasts now they own SportsNet Pittsburgh.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 1, 2023 1

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