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.
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Diamond demanding DirecTV pay for unaired Diamondbacks and Padres games
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.
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."
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.
The future of local sports rights and the RSN business reach critical stage
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.
Bally Sports lays off Brad Evans, Maggie Hendricks
"Two weeks before the NFL regular season's start, the timing is impeccable."
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Cubs reveal timeline for launch of over-the-top access to Marquee
"We’re aiming for July, sometime after the All-Star break."
Diamond Sports Group wants to end broadcast partnership with Diamondbacks amid RSN collapse
DSG argued the deal is “burdensome and unnecessary"
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.
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.
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."
