Bally Sports regional networks go dark for Comcast cable customers
Publishing timestamp: 2024-05-01 15:20:51
Summary
Bally Sports regional networks went dark for Comcast cable customers as carriage negotiations broke down with channels' bankrupt operator Diamond Sports Group. Comcast customers lost access to networks airing local MLB games, with potential impact on NBA and NHL fans in the future. The blackout is another blow to the regional sports network industry, which is facing challenges as consumers shift to streaming services. Diamond Sports Group is seeking to emerge from bankruptcy and has been negotiating with various pay-TV providers.
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