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SEC media talks revolve around possible cable channel – again05 / 21 / 12The SEC is weeks away from restructuring its media rights deal with its current partners, CBS and ESPN, according to several industry sources, and in addition to talks about increasing rights fees, the conversations have also included more talk about a conference channel that could be ready for laun... Tags: Media |
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New bidders for rights?
Leagues and conferences can thank competing television networks for making the current sports media rights marketplace so vibrant. Now, rights holders are keeping an eye on digital media companies to see if they will help push sports rights increases even higher. With CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC and Turn ...
Digital players
To date, none of the big digital players have been close to cutting a deal for live sports rights, but leagues continue to watch them closely. These are the five players most frequently discussed as potential bidders. Part of the reason that ...
NFL Network eyes morning show
NFL Network is considering launching a live morning studio show this summer and has begun the process of identifying possible hosts and reporters.
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MLB decision due in Nats-MASN dispute
MLB is looking to make a final decision on the ongoing media rights fee dispute between the Washington Nationals and MASN in the coming weeks, with the issue moving forward on an accelerated course. A ruling may arrive soon after owners’ meetings slated for May 16-17 in New York, according ...
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NBC rivals line up London 2012 sites
Editor's note: This story is revised from the print edition. NBC may own the rights to the Olympic rings, but that won’t stop its competitors from snagging some of the network’s digital audience and advertising dollars. FoxSports.com, Sports Illustrated, USA Today Sports Media ...
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Spurs lead pack in RSN ratings
The San Antonio Spurs own the NBA’s highest local TV ratings for the second consecutive season. A week before the end of the season, Spurs games on FS Southwest were averaging an 8.00 rating, well above the second-place Miami Heat. Despite the top rating, the Spurs are down 21 percent fro ...
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YES at 10: Idea takes root
YES at 10: Escalating sports rights. Explosion of sports channels. High-cost regional sports networks. Many in the industry trace these to 10 years ago this spring when YES Network launched in the New York market. In its decade of exis ...
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Bevilacqua, Helfant launch ‘deal shop’
Veteran sports executives Chris Bevilacqua and Adam Helfant have started a sports and media advisory company that will also invest in small sports businesses. Bevilacqua Helfant Ventures is based in New York and already has a client list that includes the Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals, Pac- ...
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SiriusXM, MLB come to terms
The four-year standoff between MLB and SiriusXM satellite radio appears to have found a resolution — at least online. The satellite radio service started live audio streaming of MLB games at the beginning of this season via its smartphone app and at siriusxm.com. The streamed games are avai ...
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Fox, Golden Boy pair up
Fox Sports continues to get in the fight game in signing a multiyear, six-figure deal with boxing promoter Golden Boy Promotions that will see Fox Deportes and Fuel carry at least one live event each month. Fox Sports Net also is expected to pick up some programming from the deal. Coming on the h ...
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