![]() So, I guess, “get the money while you can” is never a horrible strategy.Īnd yes, I’ll be in line at my local 7-Eleven tomorrow to get that winning ticket. ![]() And you’re right, it is foolish to try to predict the future of sports viewing – and sports media contracts – even three to five years down the road. To be honest, I’m not sure the answer would have been any different a year from now. ![]() The schools had no interest in a low-guarantee deal, but would the potential for additional revenue depending on subscription numbers have swayed them enough to keep the gang together? Would the schools have taken a second look at the Amazon contract, or sought offers from Apple TV+ or Peacock, given what we know now? In retrospect, it just seems like a wasted opportunity. Jim: OK, here’s an alternate history question: Say that the Pac-12’s media rights contract was up at the end of the 2024-25 school year, instead of ’23-24, and the negotiations were taking place now. Actually, I’d keep those to myself.īut in terms of catching sports action on TV going forward? It seems a lot of people want things to go the way of streaming, but it also seems like this deal with Diamond (aka Bally) and Amazon is going to force the leagues to remain aligned with the cable provider for the duration of their contracts – instead of letting MLB and the NBA and NHL take the off-ramp they were anticipating with Diamond’s bankruptcy. Mirjam Swanson: I wish I had a crystal ball so I could tell you that … and Friday’s Mega Millions numbers. That will be of interest to those who watch Angels, Kings, Ducks and Clippers games in this market, but there’s no certainty that this is a long-term solution.īut what does this mean, not only for local fans but for the future of sports television? Amazon already has its nose in the sports tent with Thursday night football, Apple TV+ and MLS are joined at the hip, and Peacock’s massive numbers for last weekend’s NFL playoff games – its exclusive coverage of Chiefs-Dolphins on Saturday (save for over-the-air TV in the teams’ markets) and its simulcast with NBC of Rams-Lions on Sunday – suggest that streaming is not only here to stay in sports programming but has the wherewithal to be a major player in future rights negotiations. Good times.Īnyway, an interesting item first on the list today is the apparent marriage of Diamond Sports (aka the Bally Sports cable networks) and Amazon Prime, which includes an infusion of capital – estimated at $115 million to start – to help Diamond get through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and stay afloat. I got home a day late and my checked luggage got home a day after that. The Detroit temps were bad, and trying to get in and out of town was worse thanks to weather delays. And it’s going to be in the 70s today, or about 65 degrees warmer than it was where I was over the weekend. Let’s just call it The Hope, sponsored by American Express. Jim Alexander: I’m reporting this morning from La Quinta and what we veteran human beings still consider the Bob Hope Classic.
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