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Tug-of-War Over N.B.A. Rights Provides Glimpse of Media’s Future

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Tug-of-War Over N.B.A. Rights Provides Glimpse of Media’s Future

The league’s longtime television partners, including ESPN and Turner, are undergoing major changes, which could alter how games are watched.

By Kevin Draper and Benjamin Mullin

Cricket-Loving Diaspora in U.S. Attracts Big Media Investments

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Cricket-Loving Diaspora in U.S. Attracts Big Media Investments

Investors are trying to capitalize on the relatively small — but loyal and growing — audience for the sport.

By Santul Nerkar

Disney and Charter Reach Agreement, Ending Cable Standoff

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Disney and Charter Reach Agreement, Ending Cable Standoff

The standoff between the two companies had raised questions about the future of the cable bundle.

By Benjamin Mullin

One of the Biggest Cable Companies Says Cable TV Isn’t Working

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One of the Biggest Cable Companies Says Cable TV Isn’t Working

The company told investors Friday that its fraught negotiation with the Walt Disney Company was a sign of a larger problem with the traditional cable-TV business model.

By Benjamin Mullin