Sports
News and analysis of sports media rights holders, leagues, franchises and teams/clubs.
Optimum digging in for prolonged spat with MSG Network
The CEO of Altice USA has suggested the company's carriage dispute with MSG Networks might go on longer than anticipated.
Nexstar to bring Texas Rangers games to local broadcast TV
More than a dozen TV stations across four states will offer at least 15 regular-season games from the Rangers this season.
Comcast, DirecTV to distribute MLS Season Pass games from Apple
The distribution agreement is the first to involve the airing of games from MLS Season Pass on traditional cable and satellite platforms.
MAV TV debuts new subscription streaming platform
MAV TV has unveiled a new subscription streaming platform that allows motorsports fans in the United States and Canada to watch every race offered by the brand
Gray Media to broadcast Charlotte Hornets games
Gray Media has struck a deal with Main Street Sports to simulcast five Charlotte Hornets basketball games from FanDuel Sports Network.
New Comcast “Sports & News” package missing some sports
Channels that carry TNT Sports programming aren't available through the package, and many regional sports networks are also missing.
MSG Networks offers extension to Optimum, with a major catch
The cable TV company would have to agree to "binding arbitration" for the extension to be approved, an unusual tactic in a carriage dispute.
DirecTV introduces sports-only package called MySports
The package fulfills a promise to offer more-flexible programming options for those who want sports-inclusive channels.
New York Attorney General wades into MSG Networks dispute with Optimum
The attorney general for New York state is weighing in on the dispute between Optimum and MSG Networks, which started at the beginning of the year.
Roku to televise 20 Pro Volleyball Federation in 2025
Pro Volleyball Federation will bring 20 matches to The Roku Channel after inking prior distribution deals with CBS Sports and Fox Sports.
Optimum offers customers discount on Fubo as dispute with MSG Networks continues
Even with the promotion offered by Optimum, Fubo is a more-expensive option to get MSG Networks compared to MSG Plus.
Diamond Sports rebrands to Main Street Sports after emerging from Chapter 11
The Diamond Sports Group on Thursday emerged from its Chapter 11 bankrupty case, and now it has a new name: "Main Street Sports Group."