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Big first get by Scripps Sports: they bought the Friday night package of games of the WNBA, which will air on Ion Television in an hybrid basis (some games will be nationally telecast, but others will be offered in a regional basis). Although Scripps won't change the channel's programming scheme of only airing off-network syndicated reruns, the deal might certainly help to boost that network's profile as an alternative to other similar diginets (like Cozi TV, which also has a similar mix of content).

Another one for Scripps Sports: NHL team Vegas Golden Knights has signed a deal with Scripps to air local games on TV, specifically Ion affiliate KMCC-TV, which would be disaffiliated from the network for that purpose and will be rebranded.
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