16-02-2023, 07:37 PM
New details on the RSN crisis: the NHL has announced is monitoring any developments on the Bally Sports bankruptcy plans.
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And additionally, it looks like WBD-owned AT&T Sportsnet may soon follow, after failing to pay the MLB its regional rights:
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Apple's sports rights are set to change: all of the MLS Season Pass presentation will be produced by IMG Studios, with overarching programming produced in both English and Spanish; play-by-play involving Canadian teams will be aired also in French. An NFL RedZone-like program (in English only) will also be airing on Apple TV+. All content will be produced in high-bitrate 1080p and Dolby Surround, but will feature innovative graphics gimmicks similar to those used on European football matches, as well as unique graphics featuring the Apple brand guidelines.
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Additionally, Apple's coverage of Friday Night Baseball is changing. After trying to shake up coverage with a looser, causal-targeted commentary team (with less play-by-play analysis and more baseball-lifestyle-oriented commentary) to generally mixed reviews, Apple is turning into a more conventional presentation. According to The New York Post, Melanie Newman, Katie Nolan, and three-member teams are out, and Wayne Randrazzo is being promoted as #1 play-by-play announcer, with Apple hiring MLB on Fox analyst Dontrelle Willis to serve the same purpose. MLB Network will still produce the telecasts.
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And additionally, it looks like WBD-owned AT&T Sportsnet may soon follow, after failing to pay the MLB its regional rights:
cordcuttersnews.com
Apple's sports rights are set to change: all of the MLS Season Pass presentation will be produced by IMG Studios, with overarching programming produced in both English and Spanish; play-by-play involving Canadian teams will be aired also in French. An NFL RedZone-like program (in English only) will also be airing on Apple TV+. All content will be produced in high-bitrate 1080p and Dolby Surround, but will feature innovative graphics gimmicks similar to those used on European football matches, as well as unique graphics featuring the Apple brand guidelines.
www.mlssoccer.com
Additionally, Apple's coverage of Friday Night Baseball is changing. After trying to shake up coverage with a looser, causal-targeted commentary team (with less play-by-play analysis and more baseball-lifestyle-oriented commentary) to generally mixed reviews, Apple is turning into a more conventional presentation. According to The New York Post, Melanie Newman, Katie Nolan, and three-member teams are out, and Wayne Randrazzo is being promoted as #1 play-by-play announcer, with Apple hiring MLB on Fox analyst Dontrelle Willis to serve the same purpose. MLB Network will still produce the telecasts.
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