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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

Local Networks

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
Bally Sports RSN Map

Local Networks

The future of local sports rights and the RSN business reach critical stage

The AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh logo.

WBD Sports set to turn over AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh to Fenway Sports Group, close AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain

A deal for AT&T SportsNet Southwest isn't done yet, but it's reportedly close as well.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 28, 2023 3
Brad Evans on "Live on the Line" on Stadium on Aug. 24, 2023.

Bally Sports lays off Brad Evans, Maggie Hendricks

"Two weeks before the NFL regular season's start, the timing is impeccable."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 24, 2023 0
Logos for Bally Sports and Sinclair

Sinclair threatens to evict Diamond Sports Group as feud intensifies

Sinclair fired back at its former affiliate, Diamond Sports Group, in a blistering legal filing threatening to evict them from their offices.

By Daniel Kaplan OnAug 22, 2023 2
Bleav

Bleav sports media company launching seven shows on Bally Sports Ohio

This could pave the way for more RSN partnerships between Bleav and other video creators

By Kevin Harrish OnAug 16, 2023 0
General view of an ESPN microphone before the game between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park.

ESPN eyes local rights as part of strategic partnerships

At a time when there are so many moving pieces in the world of sports streaming, ESPN is looking to expand its reach in the local sports market.

By Sam Neumann OnAug 5, 2023 0
Reds

Diamond Sports Group to make next payment to Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds will continue to air on Bally Sports Ohio for the foreseeable future after Diamond Sports Group made its recent payment.

By Chris Novak OnJul 15, 2023 0
A Spectrum truck in New York.

Charter creates Spectrum package without RSNs, league networks, announces changes for their own RSNs

There are some very notable moves coming from Charter on the tiering front for regional sports networks, both their own and others they carry.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 10, 2023 0
Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Cubs reveal timeline for launch of over-the-top access to Marquee

"We’re aiming for July, sometime after the All-Star break."

By Jesse Pantuosco OnJun 26, 2023 2
Diamondbacks

Diamond Sports Group wants to end broadcast partnership with Diamondbacks amid RSN collapse

DSG argued the deal is “burdensome and unnecessary"

By Jesse Pantuosco OnJun 22, 2023 1
A look at the Utah Jazz logo.

Utah Jazz launch production company, become latest team to ditch RSNs

The Jazz were one of several teams left without a broadcast partner following the collapse of AT&T SportsNet.

By Jesse Pantuosco OnJun 21, 2023 2
The Padres' Petco Park on May 21, 2023.

Diamond Sports now has ‘good chance’ of walking away from Padres, per report

John Ourand of Sports Business Journal reports there's a "good chance" Diamond doesn't make their next Padres payment on May 30, which would cause a rights reversion.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 23, 2023 4
Suns owner Mat Ishbia sits courtside during an April 25, 2023 playoff game.

Suns/Mercury owner Mat Ishbia says ‘no one is surprised’ by Diamond lawsuit to try to stop broadcast deal

"Nobody is surprised by this lawsuit and it will not stop the Phoenix Suns and Mercury from making our games available to as many people as we possibly can."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 4, 2023 0

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