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DAZN Faces MSSG Challenges Amid Nationals' Broadcast Shift

1/3/2026

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DAZN may seek Main Street Sports Group (MSSG) teams to accept lower rights fees as it pursues the acquisition.
If more than 10 MSSG teams opt out, the deal could be jeopardized.
The Washington Nationals plan to leave MASN and join MLB’s production arm, gaining control of local broadcasts.
Cumulus Media obtained a preliminary injunction against Nielsen to curb its policy linking national radio ratings to local data purchases.

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DAZN may seek Main Street Sports Group (MSSG) teams to accept lower rights fees as it pursues the acquisition.
If more than 10 MSSG teams opt out, the deal could be jeopardized.
The Washington Nationals plan to leave MASN and join MLB’s production arm, gaining control of local broadcasts.
Cumulus Media obtained a preliminary injunction against Nielsen to curb its policy linking national radio ratings to local data purchases.