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Analyst says “best scenario” for RSNs is losing half their distribution, and they could lose as much as 75 percent

Craig Moffett of MoffettNathanson expects the Fox RSNs to lose 50 to 75 percent of their distribution in the next couple of years. "It's really hard to see any good outcome for a RSN."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 6, 2019 1
ESPN

Sinclair appears to have officially landed the former Fox RSNs for “more than $10 billion”

It looks like the 21 former Fox RSNs still out there are in fact heading to Sinclair, with an announcement expected Friday.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 2, 2019 7
Local Networks

Despite missing the playoffs, Buffalo Sabres once again top the local NHL ratings

Buffalo and Las Vegas saw huge ratings increases compared to the previous season

By Ken Fang OnApr 29, 2019 6
Local Networks

Sinclair is the reported winner of the former Fox RSNs, with a “handshake agreement” to buy them for up to $10 billion

It looks like the 21 remaining former Fox RSNs have been sold to Sinclair, which only reportedly reemerged as a bidder earlier this month.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 26, 2019 12
Local Networks

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.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 16, 2019 14
Local Networks

BIG3 claims to FCC that Charter has already decided not to carry RSNs the BIG3 hasn’t even won yet

"Charter's conduct risks effectively excluding BIG3 from the bidding process and tainting the auction. It has been suggested to BIG3's ownership that Charter has disseminated its threat to drop the (regional sports networks) to other members of the industry."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 11, 2019 4
Local Networks

Ice Cube’s plan to buy the Fox RSNs includes $6.5 billion in debt, Snoop Dogg, Serena Williams, and Mark Geragos

While the BIG3 bid for the RSNs has big names attached, most are "content partners" who aren't actually investing. And there are questions about the finances here.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 25, 2019 4
Local Networks

MLB signs in-market streaming deals with NBC RSNs, giving them pretty wide streaming coverage again

After deals with Fox and AT&T's regional sports networks, MLB has now struck one with NBC's RSNs.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 26, 2019 3
Fox

Liberty Media is now apparently bidding for the former Fox RSNs, and Sinclair and Apollo Global now apparently aren’t

As one bidder enters, two others apparently leave.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 6, 2019 5
Local Networks

Disney’s sale of the former Fox RSNs has three formal bids, with all reportedly way below original $20-22 billion estimates

After the second round of bids, the former Fox networks still aren't attracting offers close to what many originally estimated they were worth.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 1, 2019 1
Fox

Despite initial reports, Charter did not submit any bids for Fox RSNs, leaving Disney with few suitors

As we know now, the first round of bidding for the 22 Fox regional sports networks that Disney...

By Sean Keeley OnDec 15, 2018 4
Amazon

The first round of bidding for the Fox RSNs was a confusing, muddled affair, with Amazon not fully involved and digital rights debate

It turns out Amazon may not have put in a full bid for the whole RSN package after all, and other bidders were reportedly confused about what MLB digital rights were included.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 29, 2018 4
MLB

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says they “have preferences” for who gets the Fox RSNs, are “looking at the RSNs ourselves”

MLB might wind up being yet another bidder for the Fox RSNs.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 28, 2018 1

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