Alanna Rizzo joins NESN for Red Sox coverage
Baseball reporter Alanna Rizzo will cover the Boston Red Sox full time with NESN after the cancellation of her MLB Network show 'High Heat.'
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SNY calls Pete Alonso home run before it happens: ‘Told ya’
"Get me Judd Apatow for his reaction to this home run."
Keith Hernandez autographs Mets fan’s card ‘on the bohonkus’: ‘It’s like a tattoo’
"Definitely covered your assets."
SNY exploring a potential sale, per report
Mets owner Steve Cohen, another regional sports network, or private equity are all potential buyers.
SNY catches Mets fan grabbing nuts, flipping double-bird after Francisco Lindor hit by second pitch in same inning
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MSG Networks slashes media rights fees for Knicks, Rangers
The Knicks will take a 28% reduction in media rights fee, while the Rangers will be cut by 18%.
MASN remains interested in retaining Washington Nationals rights next season
The team will be able to sell its local rights on the open market for the first time next season.
MSG Networks nearing deal to avoid bankruptcy, could lead to YES Network merger
The regional sports network is refinancing its debt and lowering its media rights fees, priming it for a sale.
Rangers broadcast dubs A’s ‘homeless Athletics’
"We don't have anything other than their Athletics moniker to put on them."
Houston Astros won’t launch streaming service in 2025, cite contractual obligations
"Due to long-term affiliation agreements ... we are not able to provide direct-to-consumer streaming at this time."
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.
Chicago Blackhawks owner says team’s viewership decline ‘unacceptable’
"At the end of the day, the availability of our games on TV this past season was unacceptable — and our fans deserve better."
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Local NHL viewership a mixed bag, distribution proves key factor
Carriage disputes and new local media rights arrangements proved the biggest factors impacting NHL viewership this season.
Orioles, Nationals become two of last MLB teams to get streaming treatment with MASN+
A subscription will cost fans $19.99 per month, or $89.99 for the remainder of the season.
Phillies postgame show unloads on team after blowing three-run lead
"If the Phillies should, heaven forbid, fail to make the playoffs, fail to win the division, or they fail to win home field, look at this game right here!"
San Francisco Giants ‘open to’ joining nationalized MLB package come 2028
Giants CEO Larry Baer suggests "most teams" are also open to the league's plan.
Gary Cohen gives heartfelt goodbye to his Great Dane, praises Steve Gelbs for filling in
"It was a rough day for my wife Lynn and I."
SportsNet Pittsburgh appears to cut crowd audio during ‘Sell the team!’ chant
"The embarrassment has only just begun."
Famed Pistons broadcaster George Blaha, not yet set to retire, got crucial advice from legendary Ernie Harwell
An Ernie Harwell response helped Blaha get into broadcasting.
SNY’s production of Francisco Lindor’s walk-off goes viral: ‘This is mind boggling’
SNY’s masterful production of Francisco Lindor’s walk-off home run captured the moment so perfectly, it went viral.
WGN reportedly looking to bring sports back to network with CHSN broadcasts
Will the White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks soon be returning to WGN?