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.
Despite Amazon reportedly exiting a Bally Sports deal last week, they still might wind up streaming those games.
ESPN is also interested as they prepare to launch their new streaming service.
"We are very interested in continuing to identify partnerships on a team-specific basis."
"Good on them for leaving the deal early, I wonder what the cost was to do so."
The Pelicans agreed to a multi-year partnership with Gray Television.
"We are well on our way to becoming a one-size-fits-all, characterless organization."
MLB's legal team was not pleased with the decision.
"We recently reached an agreement in principle with a third party on rebranding the RSNs..."
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While the Bally Sports RSNs survive, their name will be changing.
"I think you'll see us continuing to acquire sports rights."
SportsNet Pittsburgh will also retain the rights to Pirates games.
A similar deal with the NHL is expected as early as Friday.
NBA agent Rich Paul believes the new streaming era of the NBA and a shift to DTC could give more power to players.
"We are hopeful that this agreement can serve as a model for future discussions with team and league partners."
The Penguins are making major changes to their TV broadcasts now they own SportsNet Pittsburgh.
A deal for AT&T SportsNet Southwest isn't done yet, but it's reportedly close as well.
"Two weeks before the NFL regular season's start, the timing is impeccable."
Sinclair fired back at its former affiliate, Diamond Sports Group, in a blistering legal filing threatening to evict them from their offices.
This could pave the way for more RSN partnerships between Bleav and other video creators
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.
The Cincinnati Reds will continue to air on Bally Sports Ohio for the foreseeable future after Diamond Sports Group made its recent payment.