Knicks, Rangers games set to go dark amid contract battle between MSG and Optimum
NY Post
Knicks and Rangers games on Optimum were set to go dark Wednesday as contract talks between the cable operator and MSG remained at an impasse ahead of a deadline before the ball drops.
As of press time Tuesday, neither side seemed willing to budge much over the carriage fees paid by Optimum parent Altice to broadcast MSG Networks, which is run by Knicks and Rangers owner James Dolan.
In the current deal that expires at midnight, Optimum pays MSGN $10 per subscriber, a source close to the situation told The Post.
The cable operator, which has about one-third of the roughly 3 million subscribers in the New York City area, is looking to reduce that fee in the new contract.
On Tuesday, MSGN sweetened an offer it floated weeks ago that would involve allowing Optimum to move it from the basic tier, meaning subscribers would have to pay an additional fee for the channel, the source said.
Optimum did not respond for comment about the latest offer.
Run 3 Space | Play Space Running Game
Traffic Jam 3D | Online Racing Game
Duck Hunt | Play Old Classic Game
The Raiders are entrusting Geno Smith to turn the franchise’s fortunes.
ATLANTA — On Dec. 15, the Knicks beat the Nets on a late game-winner from Jalen Brunson.
The Cowboys added some quarterback insurance Thursday.
The fallout from Patrick Roy’s comments on Anthony Duclair were swift and immediate.
MIAMI — Fans in South Florida were chanting “Pete A-Lon-So, Pete A-Lon-So,” making him feel like he was comfortable in Queens. This is a home away from home for New Yorkers, and the small, Mets-favoring crowd embraced Alonso after he hit the key home run of a crazy game, the key home run of this Mets season so far.
The Jets’ new brain trust spoke at length at the NFL’s annual owners meeting this week, and had plenty to say about the team and some of the new acquisitions.
The irony now, four months after he frustratingly floated the idea of moving to the bench, is that Josh Hart has found the best fit of his career with the starters and a coach he’s learned to adore.
The Joe Milton III trade buzz isn’t dying down.
CLEVELAND — The Knicks kept it closer. Just not close enough.
John Vella, who spent eight seasons in the NFL and won a Super Bowl with the Raiders, died on Wednesday, the team announced.
The first day of the rest of Gabe Perreault’s life turned into just another day in the life of Artemi Panarin, the greatest big-money free agent signing in Rangers franchise history, imperfect though No. 10 may be.
The pitch is a knuckle-curve, and the pitcher who knuckled the Yankees under on this raw, cold night was a Jersey Guy named Zac Gallen.
Tom Brady and Bill Belichick’s places in the NFL record books aren’t going anywhere — but they are being amended.