Broadcasters want to “control destiny” with new group
The goal of the Coalition for Local News is to change federal regulations, so streaming services are required to negotiate carriage deals with broadcasters directly.
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Sinclair Broadcast Group is a local broadcast and pay TV network company based in Baltimore, Maryland. The company owns or operates more than 190 television stations in 90 metropolitan areas; 23 regional sports networks; the Tennis Channel and Stadium.
Hulu to bring Sinclair digital networks, Tennis Channel to live TV service
Hulu will start offering four new channels operated by Sinclair, Inc., the companies announced on Wednesday.
DirecTV says Nexstar forcing Sinclair to withhold CW Network programming
DirecTV has accused Nexstar Media Group of forcing another broadcaster to black out its CW Network programming on its streaming platform.
Major League Baseball takes over Diamondbacks telecasts
MLB will offer some Diamondbacks games for free through mid-July, while also distributing the games on DirecTV, Fubo and cable systems.
After legal battle, Phoenix Suns games headed to Gray Television
Gray Television has secured the rights to games played by the Phoenix Suns basketball team following Diamond Sports’ legal challenge.
Diamond Sports, Arizona Diamondbacks near deal on telecast contract
The Arizona Diamondbacks and regional sports broadcaster Diamond Sports have postponed a court hearing that was scheduled for Thursday.
Diamond Sports seeks end to agreement with Arizona Diamondbacks
Diamond Sports is asking a federal court overseeing its bankruptcy case to end a telecast agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Utah Jazz games moving to free broadcast TV
The Utah Jazz will begin offering regular season games on Sinclair-owned KJZZ later this year; a streaming service is also being developed.
YouTube TV rolls out Tennis Channel, others from Sinclair
YouTube TV has started rolling out several new channels as part of a renewed deal with Sinclair Broadcast Group.
White Sox owner acquires majority stake in Sinclair’s Stadium
Jerry Reinsdorf’s Silver Chalice has acquired a controlling stake in Sinclair Broadcast Group’s Stadium television channel.
