Regional Sports Networks

In a move that could potentially avert a broadcasting crisis for millions of sports fans across the nation, Diamond Sports Group, the embattled operator of regional sports networks (RSNs), has reportedly reached a tentative agreement with DirecTV for a multiyear carriage renewal. The deal, which comes just days before Diamond’s existing contract with Comcast is set to expire, underscores the company’s determination to reorganize its RSN business as it emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

In a devastating blow to baseball enthusiasts across the nation, a major carriage dispute between media behemoth Comcast and Diamond Sports Group has resulted in a blackout of various Major League Baseball (MLB) teams on regional sports networks. Among those affected are the dedicated fans of the Los Angeles Angels, who now find themselves unable to catch their beloved team’s games. The impasse between the two companies has led to the removal of 15 regional sports networks from Comcast’s lineup, depriving viewers of access to local broadcasts of their favorite MLB clubs.