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NBA Looking at Hybrid Approach to Local TV Rights
"...if we can deliver scale or deliver a critical mass and maybe even include it as part of a national arrangement we’re negotiating right now, those opportunities are very intriguing."
Diamond Sports Group Requests Extension in Ch. 11 Reorganization
"Navigating these choppy waters requires discussions with, and cooperation from, many parties...."
FS1 Surpasses ESPN in Cable Distribution
"As of last measurement, ESPN is in nearly 71.321 million homes while FS1 is available in 71.375 million."
John Ourand: Most Likely ‘Strategic Partner’ for ESPN is Private Equity Firm
"By going the private equity route, Iger would have cover to manage the business more aggressively and move more quickly into sports gaming and streaming."
Charter Introducing New Sports Package Amid RSN Uncertainty
The new tiers will reportedly only be marketed to new customers or those interested in changing their slate of programming.
Diamond Sports Could Lose 5 More MLB Teams
Diamond Sports Group must pay the Texas Rangers by Thursday of this week or relinquish the team’s media rights.
NASCAR Likely to Offer Xfinity Series as Streaming Exclusive in Search for New TV Deal
"Two companies have demonstrated interest in a deal."
ESPN+ Raising UFC Pay-Per-View Price
Disney claims the increase showcases "the value of ESPN+ and the popularity and quality of UFC events".
Jimmy Pitaro: Reaching Younger Audience A Priority for ESPN
"The thing that keeps me up at night is how do we reach the younger audience. As an industry in general, we need to figure out how to be more relevant to younger people."
ESPN Sells Majority Stake in X Games
It was reported in January of last year that ESPN was considering shopping the event to potential bidders. At that time, the reported asking price was $50 million.