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Two of the largest regional sports broadcasters in the U.S. are on the verge of unraveling, an event that is expected to alter how professional teams are funded and how fans tune in to the games.

The old regional sports network model has been collapsing over the last five years, with many teams across the NBA, NHL and NBA left with some key questions: How do you replace that revenue? And how ...