Tag: Sinclair
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Sinclair Is Reportedly Bidding for NBC Regional Sports Networks
Sinclair is interested in adding to its regional sports networks, with NY Post reporting that Sinclair Broadcasting Group has made an offer for NBCUniversal’s seven RSNs. Sources told the Post that an offer was made during the first round of bids, which took place before NBC shared financial details about the RSNs. Those details will…
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Distributors Say They’re ‘In the Dark’ About Bally Sports DTC Plans
Sinclair Broadcasting Group’s Bally Sports has gone through a lot of changes over the course of the year. The regional sports networks rebranded from Fox Sports to Bally Sports earlier this year with a future focus on allowing in-game sports betting. Bally Sports has also announced plans to revolutionize sports viewing by launching a Direct-To-Consumer…
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Sinclair Aiming for $23/Month Streaming Plan for Bally Sports in 2022
Since Sinclair and Bally’s announced an agreement that would result in the branding of Sinclair’s regional sports networks to Bally Sports channels, there has been talk of bringing those channels direct to consumer. This has always been the plan for Sinclair and now we have some more details about when that new service might be…
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Sinclair’s ‘The National Desk’ Expands to Late Night Broadcast, Available on STIRR
Sinclair Broadcast Group’s popular news show “The National Desk” is now getting a late-night time slot as well. The original new program will expand into an evening broadcast from 10 p.m.-12 a.m. (EDT), and 7 p.m.-9 p.m (PDT) on September 27, 2021. “The National Desk’s” new additional hours will be available to audiences across the…
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Sinclair RSNs Will Rebrand as Bally Sports on March 31
After announcing a partnership earlier this year, Sinclair and Bally are rebranding Sinclair-owned regional sports networks to become Bally Sports channels on March 31. The Bally Sports Twitter account shared the news today. With the rebranding, two channels are being retired: FOX Sports Carolinas and FOX Sports Tennessee. Nashville Predators and Carolina Hurricanes content will…
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Sinclair and Bally’s Unveil New Logo and RSN Names
This week, Sinclair and Bally’s Corporation released a joint statement alongside a new logo and new names for Sinclair’s owned and operated regional sports networks. The two companies announced a partnership that led to the rebranding in November. The new names and logos will replace the current FOX Sports branding in the coming months. “We…
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CES 2021: NextGen TV Supporters Aiming for Breakout Year for ATSC 3.0
The ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) gathered several industry leaders together during CES 2021 to discuss the past, present, and future of ATSC 3.0 — otherwise known as NextGen TV. And while COVID-19 has certainly affected its ongoing rollout and adoption, backers within the industry seem optimistic that 2021 could be a breakout year for…
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ViacomCBS Renews Agreements with Sinclair, Keeping Local Stations on CBS All Access
ViacomCBS and Sinclair announced today multi-year agreements for 13 Sinclair-owned CBS stations. The 13 markets combined reach about 5% of the U.S. audience serving nearly six million television households. With the agreement, Sinclair-owned affiliate stations will continue to be available for CBS All Access subscribers in the markets those stations cover. The agreement includes renewals…
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Hulu Could Lose Some Sinclair Owned Locals
Hulu is next in the line of cable providers and streaming services to lose locals due to disputes with broadcasters. Some viewers started receiving scrolling on-screen notices over the weekend, letting them know that their CBS station could be removed from Hulu. It looks like this is only affecting Sinclair-owned CBS stations for now. Previously,…
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Sinclair Regional Sports Networks Will Be Rebranded as Bally Sports
Sinclair Broadcast Group and Bally’s, owner of Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel & Casino, announced today an agreement for a long term partnership that will rebrand Sinclair’s 21 Fox regional sports networks under the Bally’s name. Bally’s will reportedly pay $85 million to Sinclair in a ten year deal for naming rights. Sources tell The NY…