Tag: Main Street Sports Group

"As Opening Night approaches and uncertainty among many local fans remains about how and where to watch, radio shouldn’t hesitate—it should lean in loudly, proudly, and consistently."

"This year’s tournament didn’t just remind people why baseball matters. It reintroduced the sport to an audience constantly being pulled in a dozen different directions. The challenge now isn’t creating interest. It’s maintaining it."

"According to a report by The Sports Business Journal, the arrangement covers the remainder of the current season and extends through next year, including coverage of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs."

"Companies believed to be involved in early discussions include YouTube TV, DAZN, Amazon and ESPN."

"Given recent uncertainty throughout the regional sports broadcasting industry, we recognize the importance of providing fans with a consistent, year-round outlet to watch Tigers baseball and Red Wings hockey."

"The FCC can study the fragmentation of sports television all it wants. The fragmentation isn’t the problem. It’s the business model. And that model isn’t broken."

"According to the filing, 74 employees will be affected by the shutdown, representing the full staff at both locations, a development that signals a significant operational reset in one of the country’s most active regional sports markets."

"DAZN already existing international relationships with both the NBA and NHL position the company as a credible long-term partner."

"Baseball is built on trust. Fans trust that their team will be there every night, on the same channel, with familiar voices guiding them through the season. Right now, that trust is fraying."

"The Angels said details regarding cable and satellite availability will be announced at a later date, leaving their full distribution plan unresolved as Opening Day approaches."