Why AT&T Is Considering a Sale of Its Sports Networks

Why AT&T Is Considering a Sale of Its Sports Networks

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AT&T aims to raise $6-8 billion by selling assets, having reached $3.5 billion so far. The demand for sports networks is discussed, with potential bidders like Ice Cube. Disney's RSN sale fetched $9.6 billion, with Sinclair and others interested. Regulatory concerns arise, with scrutiny from Congress and the FCC over Sinclair's deals, including a failed Tribune deal.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the financial goal AT&T aims to achieve through asset sales?

$15-20 billion

$3-4 billion

$6-8 billion

$10-12 billion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sports network sale is mentioned as having a significant bidding war?

ESPN

Fox Sports

Disney RSNs

NBC Sports

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company won the package of Disney RSNs?

AT&T

Liberty Media

Sinclair

Apollo

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which teams are covered by the assets discussed in the second section?

Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat

Seattle Mariners and Houston Rockets

New York Yankees and LA Lakers

Boston Red Sox and Dallas Cowboys

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the main concerns of the Democrats regarding Sinclair's deals?

Environmental impact

Consumer prices and diversity

Technological advancements

Job losses