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  • Sinclair is “Cautiously Optimistic” On Landing More MLB Digital Rights for Bally Sports Streaming App

    Sinclair is “Cautiously Optimistic” On Landing More MLB Digital Rights for Bally Sports Streaming App

    WIth MLB Opening Day set for April 7, Sinclair Broadcasting Group COO Rob Weisbord said he is “cautiously optimistic” about the company acquiring more streaming rights for MLB teams, as the company prepares to launch their long-awaited Bally Sports DTC streaming app. It was reported by Deadline that Weisbord said the following at an online…

  • Sinclair Reported $4.18 Billion Operating Loss in Q3 2020

    Sinclair Reported $4.18 Billion Operating Loss in Q3 2020

    Sinclair Broadcast Group reported today an operating loss of $4.18 billion in its Q3 financial results announcement. Sinclair took a major hit from the loss of distribution deals for its regional sports networks, which included both Hulu with Live TV and YouTube TV dropping the channels. The company also cited COVID-19 and “shifting consumer behaviors”…

  • Sinclair and Nielsen Enter a Multi-Year Renewal Deal

    Sinclair and Nielsen Enter a Multi-Year Renewal Deal

    Nielsen and Sinclair Broadcasting Group have signed a deal to keep them under contract for the next few years. This means Nielsen will continue to provide services like TV ratings for Sinclair’s 191 TV stations, 22 regional sports networks, Tennis Channel and several digital broadcast channels. “As Sinclair has acquired and diversified its portfolio of…