After a hard-fought bidding war, NBC Sports is retaining media rights to the Preakness Stakes, Front Office Sports has learned.
NBC had been defending its rights to the second leg of racing’s Triple Crown against bidders such as Fox Sports, Netflix, and Amazon, say sources. It’s unclear how long the network’s new deal is for.
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Dan Illman, a spokesman for the Maryland Jockey Club, declined to comment. But sources say Maryland Governor Wes Moore and other dignitaries are planning a press conference for 12 p.m. ET in Annapolis on Wednesday, where it will be announced that NBC will continue to carry the
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