Denver could be ground zero for future of sports on TV. And that future looks bleak.

Altitude TV held a press conference outside Ball Arena in Denver after mediation with Comcast failed. (Photo by Saja Hindi/The Denver Post)

By Sean Keeler | skeeler@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: April 9, 2023 at 5:45 AM MDT | UPDATED: June 3, 2023 at 8:46 PM MDT

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Want a glimpse into the future of sports on television, America? Take a good, long, hard look at Denver. Then shield your eyes before they start to bleed.

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