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Duke's Amazon deal up in the air due to Big Ten argument
TL;DR
Duke Athletics has partnered with Amazon to stream three games, including one against Michigan. However, the Big Ten claims broadcasting rights to that game, potentially jeopardizing the deal.
Key points
- Duke Athletics announced a streaming deal with Amazon.
- The deal includes three games, one against Michigan.
- The Big Ten claims broadcasting rights to the Duke vs. Michigan game.
- The game is scheduled for December 21st at Madison Square Garden.
- The Big Ten argues rights based on previous matchups.
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On Thursday, Duke Athletics announced a deal with Amazon for the streaming service to broadcast three Blue Devils’ games this upcoming season, including a matchup against reigning national champion Michigan.
That deal could already be in jeopardy after the Big Ten has claimed that they, not ESPN or the ACC, have rights to the game between Jon Scheyer’s squad and the Wolverines, according to CBS Sports’ Ross Dellenger. The conference notified both the network and the ACC that the game, scheduled for December 21st at Madison Square Garden, belongs to them.
The Big Ten’s argument is that when the Blue Devils and Wolverines matched up this past season, it was ESPN and ACC that owned the broadcasting rights, meaning a rematch in a neutral-site city should belong to them.
According to Dellenger, ESPN permitted Duke to proceed with the Amazon deal, but it was the responsibility of the school to secure the opponent. Michigan evidently shares some of the blame for the snafu this matchup is running into:
"If played in “shared territory,” it is traditionally the responsibility of that opponent (in this case Michigan) to handle rights issues with its league and its rights holder," Dellenger writes.
While the Michigan game might be lost due to the Big Ten having rights, Duke is still scheduled to play two more games (against UConn on November 25th and Gonzaga on February 20th) on Amazon.
This article originally appeared on Duke Wire: Duke's Amazon deal up in the air due to Big Ten argument
Q&A
What is the significance of Duke's deal with Amazon for streaming games?
Duke's deal with Amazon is significant as it marks a shift towards streaming services for college sports broadcasting, potentially influencing future agreements.
Why does the Big Ten claim rights to the Duke vs. Michigan game?
The Big Ten claims rights to the Duke vs. Michigan game because they argue that the previous matchup's broadcasting rights were held by ESPN and the ACC, thus they should retain rights for the rematch.
What games are included in Duke's streaming deal with Amazon?
Duke's streaming deal with Amazon includes three games, one of which features a matchup against the reigning national champion Michigan.
