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NBC to sell spinoff Versant’s ads for two years
It's unclear if the partnership will extend beyond then.
Comcast spinoff ‘Versant’ unlikely to acquire other cable assets
The new entity will launch by the end of 2025.
Comcast expects NBA will be ‘launch pad’ for Peacock
"We continue to think that acquiring the rights to bring the NBA back to NBC and Peacock is a big deal, big moment, big accomplishment."
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."
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.
Bulls president: Comcast acting in ‘bad faith’ amid CHSN dispute
"It's discriminatory. It doesn't make any sense to me."
YES Network-Comcast ‘continued distribution’ is not a new deal, per source
The agreement is functionally an extension of the old deal, meaning this saga is not over.
Comcast, YES Network ‘have reached an agreement for continued distribution’
Welcome news for fans of the Yankees and Nets.
YES Network CEO skewers Comcast on-air amid carriage dispute
"Despite our attempts to negotiate a new carriage agreement with them, Comcast has refused to negotiate."
YES Network, Comcast reach extension, avoid blackouts for now
The two sides now have until 11:59 p.m. ET on March 31 to strike a deal.
YES and Marquee could lose Comcast carriage Friday as part of Sinclair negotiations
The current extension between Comcast and Sinclair expires early Friday morning.
NY Gov: YES Network may go dark on Comcast soon
"Both broadcasting parties need to stay at the table and resolve this dispute without impacting fans."
Comcast, NBC extend Olympics rights through 2034 and 2036
The deal is worth $3 billion and will see the Olympics remain on NBC and Peacock.
Altitude apologizes for ‘software malfunction’ that caused Avalanche fans with Xfinity to miss Nathan MacKinnon milestone
"Due to a software malfunction, a programming error occurred that ended the live broadcast early for some viewers."
Altitude and Comcast reach carriage agreement, end six-year blackout
"The real winners today are the fans."
MLS, Apple make major changes to MLS Season Pass accessibility
The service will be available on Xfinity and DirecTV, and the league will launch a Sunday Night Soccer package available without a subscription.
Comcast to debut sports-focused skinny bundle
Like other similar offerings, there are some key channels missing.
Comcast shoves California sports teams into more expensive cable tier
NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California will be placed in a higher tier, effective immediately.
Chicago Sports Network-Marquee merger a possibility amid Comcast dispute
The recently-launched Chicago Sports Network remains dark on Chicago's largest distributor, Comcast.
Comcast, Warner Bros. Discovery reach new carriage agreement
TNT's loss of NBA rights was a significant point of discussion in negotiations.
NBC Sports president on spinoff: ‘We’re going to fulfill every obligation’
"It's probably just a microcosm of our larger industry."
Comcast to reportedly spinoff cable assets in seismic move
The move will include its news assets MSNBC and CNBC, entertainment assets USA, Oxygen, E!, and Syfy, and its lone remaining sports cable network Golf Channel.
New details emerge in Comcast and Chicago Sports Network dispute
Comcast customers in Chicago have already missed out on two Blackhawks regular season games due to the dispute.
Comcast and Chicago Sports Network remain at impasse
Negotiations between the two sides can be described as "day to day and hour to hour."