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Bally Sports networks reach agreement to return to Comcast
SOUTHPORT, Conn. (AP) — Most Comcast subscribers will be able to watch their favorite sports teams again after it reached an agreement with their distributor. Comcast and Diamond Sports announced Monday that 15 regional sports networks will be available on Thursday after being blacked out for three months. The Bally Sports networks were no longer available to Comcast subscribers on May 1 due to a contract dispute. Under the agreement, subscribers to Comcast’s Xfinity Ultimate TV package will gain access to the Bally RSNs. Additionally, Xfinity Ultimate TV customers will be able to stream Bally’s content on the Bally Sports app. Comcast is Diamond Sports’ third-largest distributor. Diamond Sports has been in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in Texas since it filed for protection last March. It has a reorganization plan before the court, but details are still being worked out.
Restaurants across Connecticut are struggling and closing. Why it’s such ‘a tough time right now.’
Connecticut restaurants are struggling financially because of the high cost of business, but trying their best not to pass the cost onto customers. But industry experts say it’s a tough line to walk during these “challenging” times of inflation. “You just can’t raise your prices over overnight and expect to be OK,” said Leon Lopez, owner and CEO of Salsa’s Southwest Grill and Bar, which has ...
Walmart shoppers urged to use cash as thieves use ‘shimmers’ to steal info at checkout – bank accounts exposed for days
SHOPPERS already have enough to look out for when in stores, but now experts are warning about “shimming.” You’ve probably heard of “skimming,” which is when hackers steal your info using technology that reads your cards when it swipes at the cash register. But have you heard of a new, similar method to steal your […]
How Connecticut athletes fared at Paris Olympics on Day 4: Ilona Maher makes history with USA rugby
Former Quinnipiac rugby star Ilona Maher scored three tries in as many games to lead the U.S. women’s rugby sevens team into the knockout round at the Olympic Games on Monday, and the Americans made history by beating Great Britain 17-7 to advance to the semifinals for the first time ever. Maher, who was a three-time All-American at Quinnipiac, recorded tries in both of Team USA’s victories ...
Northern lights may be visible over Connecticut this week. Here's when to look for them
Here's another chance to see the Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, this year. Predictions made recently from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) indicate that New England could again witness the Northern Lights this week. The agency stated on its website this week that "geomagnetic storm watches are out"...
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