[1] Late last month the Baltimore Orioles suffered another loss in their long-running dispute with the Washington Nationals over television rights fees.[2] The decision was handed down by the New York Court of Appeals on April 25th, and confirmed an earlier decision of an MLB arbitration panel that the Orioles must pay the Nationals over... Continue Reading →
Next Stop For USWNT: HBO
(Image via Turner Sports) U.S. Soccer and Warner Bros. Discovery (Turner Sports) agreed to an eight-year media rights deal in March 2022, with hopes of growing the American game, specifically, the women’s game. This Tuesday, January 17th, HBO Max will become the latest streaming service to enter the live sports arena, when it broadcasts the... Continue Reading →
Big 12 Renews Media Rights Deal with ESPN and Fox Worth $2.28 Billion
[1] The Big 12 is finalizing a new six-year media rights package extension with its current partners, ESPN and Fox, worth $2.28 billion.[2] The Big 12 has two years remaining on its current deal, which runs through the 2024-25 season at an annual average of $220 million in its final years.[3] The new six-year extension,... Continue Reading →