Part 10/11:
The big question remains: how long will sports fans tolerate this exploitation? As prices rise and options diminish, some fans may reach a breaking point, refusing to pay ever-increasing fees for access. The ongoing disputes reveal a power imbalance—big corporations hold leverage, while the average fan bears the cost.
Final Thoughts
The shift from cable to streaming was sold as a consumer-friendly evolution, but it’s increasingly clear that corporate interests—driven by greed—are manipulating this transition. The disappearance of regional networks, the rise in subscription costs, and the infusion of gambling into sports all point toward a cynical future where fans pay more for less, and the integrity of sports is compromised.