"Jimmy was a great friend. Jimmy did the best that he could. Jimmy was talented. Jimmy had great intentions… Jimmy I just want to say job well done and we will miss you and certainly loved you."
"I do anticipate that eventually, most, if not all the industry, will move in the direction that we’re moving right now, and you won’t have [us] every year doing different rights deals."
"That prematurely ends a 20-year, $1.2 billion deal that was set to run through 2032, and just how the Padres will recoup the $60 million per year from these rights is unknown."
"With the state of the RSN business a little hazy for some networks, closer integration with gambling is something that VIP+ expects to be leant into more in an effort to engage the most passionate local fans."
The Houston Astros and Houston Rockets are looking to take ownership of their local broadcast rights as their regional sports network prepares to go...