Tag: regional sports networks

Awful Announcing highlights the top sports media stories to watch in 2025. Key developments include direct-to-consumer ESPN, the evolving role of RSNs, and the growing influence of the creator economy, with alt-casts and athlete-driven media gaining prominence.

Diamond Sports Group has partnered with Amazon’s Prime Video to offer its RSNs as an add-on subscription, expanding Diamond's reach while it navigates Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

The new Chicago Sports Network (CHSN), airing Bulls, White Sox, and Blackhawks games, is in a standoff with Comcast over carriage fees, leaving around a million Comcast households unable to watch unless they use antennas. CHSN offers free over-the-air broadcasts…

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is pushing to eliminate local blackouts and make games available nationally as RSNs collapse. With MLB reclaiming rights for teams like the Guardians, Brewers, and Twins, Manfred envisions a future where fans can stream any game…

RSN valuations have dropped 97% in six years, from $20 billion in 2018 to $600 million, according to CNBC’s Mike Ozanian. This sharp decline, fueled by cord-cutting and the decreasing value of live local sports on cable TV, explains why…

Diamond Sports has confirmed FanDuel as the new naming rights partner for its regional sports networks, replacing Bally Sports. FanDuel will integrate sports betting promotions and may purchase up to 10% equity in Diamond Sports. Pending court approval, FanDuel will…

The Florida Panthers, defending 2024 Stanley Cup champions, have launched Panthers Plus, a direct-to-consumer streaming service offering fans access to 70 live regular-season games and the first round of the playoffs. This move follows the collapse of the Regional Sports…

ESPN has launched "Where to Watch," a universal guide on its app and website that helps users find live sports games across various streaming platforms. This move signifies ESPN's strategic shift towards becoming a central hub for sports fans, integrating…

The YES Network and MSG Networks have announced the launch of Gotham Advanced Media and Entertainment (GAME), a joint venture aimed at consolidating New York sports content into a single streaming platform, The Gotham Sports App. Launching this fall, the…

Diamond Sports Group secured deals with the NBA and NHL to broadcast 13 NBA and 9 NHL teams for the 2024-25 season, marking progress in its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. However, Amazon withdrew a $115 million investment, citing Diamond's loss of…