The largest broadcaster of local sports in US filed for bankruptcy, but still hopes broadcasts won't be disrupted

• Diamond Sports Group has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will restructure.
• Diamond operates the largest group of regional sports networks in the country, covering dozens of NBA, MLB, and NHL teams.
• The company said in a statement that it expects to broadcast games as planned during the restructuring.

Diamond Sports Group, the largest broadcaster of local sports in the US, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it plans restructuring to eliminate about $8 billion in debt.