We may see a seismic shift in sports streaming if Sinclair Broadcast Group ends up liquidating 21 regional Bally Sports networks, with talks between the firm and three major sports leagues, including MLB, reportedly beginning next week. (more…)

We may see a seismic shift in sports streaming if Sinclair Broadcast Group ends up liquidating 21 regional Bally Sports networks, with talks between the firm and three major sports leagues, including MLB, reportedly beginning next week. (more…)
With Sinclair’s RSNs in flux, ESPN potentially spun off by Disney and MLB exploring a new direct-to-consumer service allowing for home-market broadcasts, Major League Baseball’s streaming plans could come in for a long-awaited overhaul. (more…)
With every major league relying heavily on broadcasting rights, two developments indicate some hiccups in that economy, with ESPN layoffs and huge losses at the 21 Sinclair Broadcasting regional sports networks (RSNs). (more…)
The future of MLB game broadcasts is still being developed, as teams explore a variety of strategies to reach listeners and viewers while also monetizing a valuable asset. (more…)
A regional sports network from the Chicago Cubs and Sinclair Broadcast Group is on the verge of its debut, as Marquee Sports Network will launch on Saturday. (more…)
After the liberation of the YES Network from Fox earlier this year, the New York Yankees and Amazon are poised to stream a package of in-market game broadcasts directly to consumers–potentially the first such streaming deal in Major League Baseball. (more…)
The New York Yankees, along with partners Amazon and Sinclair Broadcast Group, have announced the purchase of the YES Network from Disney at a total enterprise value of $3.47 billion. (more…)
With its launch set for early next year, details are beginning to emerge on Marquee Sports Network, a regional network from the Chicago Cubs and Sinclair Broadcast Group. (more…)
Now that Sinclair Broadcast Group has agreed to buy 21 regional sports networks (RSNs) from Disney, it’s clear that the purchase is merely the first step — but what comes next remains to be seen. (more…)
Sinclair Broadcast Group, the biggest owner of local television stations in the United States, has landed the 21 regional sports networks owned by Disney as part of the acquisition of 21st Century Fox entertainment assets. (more…)
The first domino has fallen in the expected broad realignment of MLB and regional sports networks (RSNs), as the New York Yankees, Amazon and Sinclair Broadcasting have reportedly reached a deal to buy the YES Network from Disney for $3.5 billion. (more…)
The Chicago Cubs made it official, announcing plans to launch their own regional network, the Marquee Sports Network, in 2020 in partnership with Sinclair Broadcast Group. (more…)