Adam Silver: In-market NBA games ‘trapped’ on cable
"I … hate to make it so negative, but [local game broadcasts] are caught in legacy media, which is rapidly declining."
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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.
Executives believe RSN revenue played role in Luka Dončić trade
The Lakers are currently in the midst of a reported $3 billion local TV deal.
Main Street Sports hiring former ESPN exec Norby Williamson to oversee FanDuel Sports Network production
Flutter doesn’t seem too thrilled about Fox’s plan to option FanDuel stake
"You have to ask Fox whether they intend to put their shareholder capital into that or not."
FanDuel set to take over Diamond RSN branding from Bally Sports
FanDuel is set take over branding of the current Bally Sports RSNs with content and advertising as part of the deal.
MLB to produce Guardians, Brewers, Twins broadcasts in 2025
"Major League Baseball is committed to serving our fans by ensuring they can see their favorite Clubs, removing blackouts where we can, and ultimately growing the reach of our games."
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.
MLB could see local rights bidding war if Diamond Sports Group defaults
ESPN is also interested as they prepare to launch their new streaming service.
Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN interested in expanding local sports coverage
"We are very interested in continuing to identify partnerships on a team-specific basis."
Trail Blazers leaving Root Sports Northwest
"Good on them for leaving the deal early, I wonder what the cost was to do so."
New Orleans Pelicans part ways with Bally Sports, striking deal with Gray Television
The Pelicans agreed to a multi-year partnership with Gray Television.
James Dolan writes critical letter on NBA’s media rights deal
"We are well on our way to becoming a one-size-fits-all, characterless organization."
Judge says Diamond Sports Group doesn’t have to turn over contracts to league partners, for now
MLB's legal team was not pleased with the decision.
FanDuel reportedly taking over naming rights on Diamond’s Bally Sports networks
"We recently reached an agreement in principle with a third party on rebranding the RSNs..."
MLB warns Diamond Sports Group’s Chapter 11 reorganization plan is unfeasible
Major League Baseball warned Diamond Sports Group’s Chapter 11 reorganization plan, scheduled to go to a vote next...
Diamond Sports Group dropping Bally’s branding from regional sports networks
While the Bally Sports RSNs survive, their name will be changing.
Against all odds, Diamond Sports Group looks set to rise from the ashes
Scripps Sports’ Brian Lawlor talks one-year anniversary: ‘You’ve got to go where there’s opportunity.’
"I think you'll see us continuing to acquire sports rights."
Pittsburgh Pirates join SportsNet Pittsburgh ownership group, solidifying team’s media rights
SportsNet Pittsburgh will also retain the rights to Pirates games.
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.
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.