regional sports networks

The agreement would allow subscribers of Bally Sports regional sports networks to access the content on their Samsung TVs

The Bally Sports+ direct-to-consumer service officially launched on Sept. 26

The agreement includes direct-to-consumer and outer market distribution rights for 16 NBA teams

Deal includes direct-to-consumer and outer market distribution rights and is an important step forward for Sinclair’s plans to offer its regional sports networks as direct-to-consumer streaming services

Dish’s response in escalating carriage dispute claims “broadcaster prioritizes greed, uses customers as pawns in negotiations”

News comes as baseball season is starting to ramp up

Approval contingent on divesting regional sports networks

Sinclair has reportedly purchased 21 regional sports networks.

Sinclair paying $9.6 billion for 21 networks.

Unavailable on Dish since July 26, regional sports networks may be gone for good if negotiations don’t progress.