Texas Rangers may end rights deal with Diamond Sports Group [Updated]
by Eric Blum from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#69V08)
A huge portion of local sports broadcasting is in jeopardy after Diamond Sports Group, responsible for nearly half of local MLB, NHL, and NBA games under the Bally Sports brand, filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday in Texas. The conglomerates' financial troubles stem from expensive broadcast rights agreements...