Of Mice and R.S.N.s

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It appears extremely unlikely that Diamond Sports will have any kind of long-term distribution deal in place with DirecTV or Comcast by the time of its bankruptcy court hearing this week. Photo: Justin Ford/Getty Images
John Ourand
April 16, 2024

The Diamond Sports saga, one of the most persistent leitmotifs in the Varsity Cinematic Universe, now appears to be entering its final chapters. Yes, regional sports network roll-ups don’t intentionally mimic Shakespeare, but this whole ordeal has become, in so many ways, a replica of his five-act dramatic structure. Bear with me…