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Cablevision Debuts Sub-Only MSG Varsity TV Network Online; Also Includes VOD Channel

Sep 25, 2009 5:40 AM

Cablevision (NYSE: CVC) is trying a new tack with the launch of MSG Varsity, a network and VOD channel that doubles as an online video site. However, unless you’re a Cablevision subscriber, you can’t legally access it. The channel, which is all about local high school, is geared to parents…

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Verizon FCC Complaint Seeks To Force HD Programming Access From Cablevision

David Kaplan

Jul 9, 2009 10:05 AM

The battle between Cablevision (NYSE: CVC) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) FiOS is going to the Federal Communications Commission, as the telco says that the MSO is wrongfully blocking it from programming the HD version of Madison Square Garden network, Multichannel News reports. Apart from the intense competition, the suit is…

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U.S. District Judge Refuses To Grant MSG Injunction Against NHL Over Rangers’ Site

Staci D. Kramer

Nov 2, 2007 3:02 PM

A federal judge denied MSG’s request for a preliminary injunction against the National Hockey League Friday, leaving the Cablevision (NYSE: CVC) unit scoreless thus far in its efforts to block the league from operating the official NY Rangers’ site. (via Sports Business Journal sub. req.) MSG went to court against…

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