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FuboTV & Sinclair Broadcast Group Announce Comprehensive Carriage Agreement, Including Launch of Bally Sports Regional Sports Networks

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, and Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Sinclair) announced today a carriage agreement that will bring Bally Sports’ 19 regional sports networks (RSNs) to Fubo in the coming weeks.

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  • FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, and Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Sinclair) announced today a carriage agreement that will bring Bally Sports’ 19 regional sports networks (RSNs) to Fubo in the coming weeks.
  • The Bally Sports RSNs are owned and operated by Diamond Sports Group, a subsidiary of Sinclair.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221220005767/en/
    With this new agreement, FuboTV will provide subscribers with access to their respective local Bally Sports RSN(s), including: Bally Sports Arizona, Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Great Lakes, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports Kansas City, Bally Sports Midwest, Bally Sports New Orleans, Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Oklahoma, Bally Sports San Diego, Bally Sports SoCal, Bally Sports South, Bally Sports Southeast, Bally Sports Southwest, Bally Sports Sun, Bally Sports West and Bally Sports Wisconsin.
  • “Fubo has been a great partner, and we are excited to continue to grow our relationship to serve our collective viewers.”

Diamond Sports Group Appoints David Preschlack as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, December 5, 2022

Diamond Sports Group, LLC ("DSG," "Diamond," or the "Company"), an unconsolidated subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) ("Sinclair"), announced today that its Board of Managers has appointed David Preschlack as Diamonds Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Diamond Sports Group, LLC ("DSG," "Diamond," or the "Company"), an unconsolidated subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) ("Sinclair"), announced today that its Board of Managers has appointed David Preschlack as Diamonds Chief Executive Officer.
  • David is the ideal person to lead Diamond at this critical point in its development, said Randy Freer, Chairman of DSGs Board of Managers.
  • Prior to joining NBC Sports, David Preschlack built a 20-year career with Disney and ESPN, where he most recently served as executive vice president of the conglomerate's affiliate sales and marketing group.
  • Diamond Sports Group LLC, an unconsolidated subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., owns the Bally Sports Regional Sports Networks (RSNs), the nations leading provider of local sports.

Bally Sports+ Expands Distribution With the Addition of the Roku Platform

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Monday, September 26, 2022

Diamond Sports Group today announced that its direct-to-consumer service, Bally Sports+, is now available on Roku, Americas #1 TV Streaming Platform*.

Key Points: 
  • Diamond Sports Group today announced that its direct-to-consumer service, Bally Sports+, is now available on Roku, Americas #1 TV Streaming Platform*.
  • The addition of Roku to the services distribution lineup coincides with todays official rollout of Bally Sports+.
  • In addition to the Roku platform, Bally Sports+ subscribers can access the service on Amazon Fire, Android TV, Apple TV, mobile and tablet devices: iOS/Android, and BallySports.com .
  • Its 19 owned-and-operated RSNs include Bally Sports Arizona, Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Great Lakes, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports Kansas City, Bally Sports Midwest, Bally Sports New Orleans, Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Oklahoma, Bally Sports San Diego, Bally Sports SoCal, Bally Sports South, Bally Sports Southeast, Bally Sports Southwest, Bally Sports Sun, Bally Sports West, and Bally Sports Wisconsin.

Bally Sports+ Streaming Service to Become Widely Available September 26 

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Diamond Sports Group, a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, today announced its direct-to-consumer streaming service, Bally Sports+, will officially launch across all 19 Bally Sports regional sports network brands (RSNs) on September 26.

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  • Diamond Sports Group, a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, today announced its direct-to-consumer streaming service, Bally Sports+, will officially launch across all 19 Bally Sports regional sports network brands (RSNs) on September 26.
  • Following the June introductory launch of Bally Sports+ in five regions Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports Kansas City, Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Sun and Bally Sports Wisconsin todays announcement means fans residing in regions of the remaining portfolio of Bally Sports RSNs Bally Sports Arizona, Bally Sports Great Lakes, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports Midwest, Bally Sports New Orleans, Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Oklahoma, Bally Sports San Diego, Bally Sports SoCal, Bally Sports South, Bally Sports Southeast, Bally Sports Southwest and Bally Sports West will have a new option for watching their favorite local teams.
  • Michael Schneider, COO and GM, Bally Sports+, added, Launching a streaming service like Bally Sports+ across 19 different regions, all with unique content offerings, is an unprecedented undertaking.
  • Its 19 owned-and-operated RSNs include Bally Sports Arizona, Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Great Lakes, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports Kansas City, Bally Sports Midwest, Bally Sports New Orleans, Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Oklahoma, Bally Sports San Diego, Bally Sports SoCal, Bally Sports South, Bally Sports Southeast, Bally Sports Southwest, Bally Sports Sun, Bally Sports West, and Bally Sports Wisconsin.

Diamond Sports Group Names Michael Schneider Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Bally Sports Direct-to-Consumer Business

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Monday, May 23, 2022

Diamond Sports Group (Diamond), a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI), today announced Michael Schneider has been named Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Bally Sports+, its new direct-to-consumer (DTC) sports division.

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  • Diamond Sports Group (Diamond), a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI), today announced Michael Schneider has been named Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Bally Sports+, its new direct-to-consumer (DTC) sports division.
  • Schneider also oversaw brand marketing and strategy, audience development, live and licensed content marketing, social media, sports marketing and the day-to-day performance of Hulu + Live TV.
  • He is a terrific addition to the team as we build out the Bally Sports+ offering, its exclusive content and passionate fan community.
  • The 19 regional networks, owned-and-operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, include, Bally Sports Arizona, Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Great Lakes, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports Kansas City, Bally Sports Midwest, Bally Sports New Orleans, Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Oklahoma, Bally Sports San Diego, Bally Sports SoCal, Bally Sports South, Bally Sports Southeast, Bally Sports Southwest, Bally Sports Sun, Bally Sports West and Bally Sports Wisconsin.

Bally Sports Launches Sports Betting Show, “Live on the Line, Powered by BetMGM”

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

Bally Sports, a division of Sinclair Broadcast Group (Sinclair), today announced a partnership with BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, to launch its networks first sports betting program, Live on the Line, Powered by BetMGM.

Key Points: 
  • Bally Sports, a division of Sinclair Broadcast Group (Sinclair), today announced a partnership with BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, to launch its networks first sports betting program, Live on the Line, Powered by BetMGM.
  • Live on the Line, Powered by BetMGM debuted this week and highlights national sports betting storylines with a regional appeal, by providing expert picks while looking ahead to the days matchups.
  • Stadium, Sinclairs 24/7 multi-platform sports network, is producing the hour-long show in coordination with Bally Sports out of its Chicago-based studio.
  • The 19 regional network brands, owned-and-operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, include, Bally Sports Arizona, Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Great Lakes, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports Kansas City, Bally Sports Midwest, Bally Sports New Orleans, Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Oklahoma, Bally Sports San Diego, Bally Sports SoCal, Bally Sports South, Bally Sports Southeast, Bally Sports Southwest, Bally Sports Sun, Bally Sports West and Bally Sports Wisconsin.

Bally Sports Debuts “The Rally” Tonight, January 24

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Monday, January 24, 2022

Bally Sports, a division of Sinclair Broadcast Group (Sinclair) today announced The Rally will premiere today, January 24 at 5:00PM ET.

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  • Bally Sports, a division of Sinclair Broadcast Group (Sinclair) today announced The Rally will premiere today, January 24 at 5:00PM ET.
  • The all-new discussion-based show will air weekday afternoons across Bally Sports family of 19 regional sports network brands (RSNs) and the Bally Sports app.
  • In addition to his role on The Rally, Dorsey serves as Bally Sports National MLB Insider.
  • The 19 regional network brands, owned-and-operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, include, Bally Sports Arizona, Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Great Lakes, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports Kansas City, Bally Sports Midwest, Bally Sports New Orleans, Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Oklahoma, Bally Sports San Diego, Bally Sports SoCal, Bally Sports South, Bally Sports Southeast, Bally Sports Southwest, Bally Sports Sun, Bally Sports West and Bally Sports Wisconsin.

Sinclair Announces Renewal of Its Extended Market and Digital Rights Agreement With the NBA

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) (Sinclair) announced today that its subsidiary, Diamond Sports Group (DSG), has renewed its extended market and digital distribution rights agreement with the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Key Points: 
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) (Sinclair) announced today that its subsidiary, Diamond Sports Group (DSG), has renewed its extended market and digital distribution rights agreement with the National Basketball Association (NBA).
  • Sinclair places the highest importance on connecting sports fans with live games and other sports content.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local sports and news.
  • Sinclairs content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital and streaming platforms NewsOn and STIRR.

Stats Perform to Present The FCS National Awards

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

LONDON, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The FCS National Awards, which honor the best of the best in college football's Division I subdivision, will be handed out Friday night, Jan. 7 at the Stats Perform FCS National Awards Presentation at the Frisco Embassy Suites & Convention Center in Frisco, Texas.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The FCS National Awards, which honor the best of the best in college football's Division I subdivision, will be handed out Friday night, Jan. 7 at the Stats Perform FCS National Awards Presentation at the Frisco Embassy Suites & Convention Center in Frisco, Texas.
  • Stats Perform is one of the nation's leading sources for FCS news content and data, and has presented the Walter Payton, Buch Buchanan, Jerry Rice, Eddie Robinson and Doris Robinson awards since 2015.
  • Highlighting the annual event will be the announcements of the Walter Payton and Buck Buchanan awards, presented to the FCS offensive and defensive players of the year, respectively.
  • The winners of the other three FCS legacy awards were announced previously, including College and NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders as the Eddie Robinson Award recipient for national coach of the year.

Stats Perform to Present The FCS National Awards

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 6, 2022

LONDON, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The FCS National Awards, which honor the best of the best in college football's Division I subdivision, will be handed out Friday night, Jan. 7 at the Stats Perform FCS National Awards Presentation at the Frisco Embassy Suites & Convention Center in Frisco, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The FCS National Awards, which honor the best of the best in college football's Division I subdivision, will be handed out Friday night, Jan. 7 at the Stats Perform FCS National Awards Presentation at the Frisco Embassy Suites & Convention Center in Frisco, Texas.
  • Stats Perform is one of the nation's leading sources for FCS news content and data, and has presented the Walter Payton, Buch Buchanan, Jerry Rice, Eddie Robinson and Doris Robinson awards since 2015.
  • Highlighting the annual event will be the announcements of the Walter Payton and Buck Buchanan awards, presented to the FCS offensive and defensive players of the year, respectively.
  • The winners of the other three FCS legacy awards were announced previously, including College and NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders as the Eddie Robinson Award recipient for national coach of the year.