Blockbuster Media Deal Between ESPN and NFL 'Inside the 5-Yard Line'

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Blockbuster media deal between ESPN and NFL 'inside the 5-yard line'

Two of the biggest sports brands in American history are on the doorstep of a major deal that could change the way fans watch professional football. The Athletic, CNBC and other sports media outlets report that the deal is close, but not yet finalized, and there are many moving parts. What media properties does the deal involve? It sounds like a typical sports trade. The NFL, arguably the most successful sports league in history, will acquire ap…

Blockbuster media deal between ESPN and NFL ‘inside the 5-yard line’

Two of the biggest sports brands in American history are on the doorstep of a major deal that could change the way fans watch professional football. The Athletic, CNBC, and other sports media outlets

Analysts predict ESPN spinoff from Disney after NFL Media deal

It’s looking more likely by the day that the NFL and ESPN will reach an agreement that will send NFL Media assets to the Worldwide Leader in exchange for an equity stake in the network. Under the terms of the possible deal, ESPN would receive control of NFL Network, NFL RedZone, and other assorted properties within NFL Media (including seven regular season games) and, in return, the NFL would receive a minority stake in ESPN, which CNBC reported…

NFL could take 10% stake in ESPN

The NFL is nearing a deal to acquire a minority stake in US sports network ESPN. NBC reported Thursday that the sports body could take up to 10% in the business. Talks have been in train for some time and it remains possible that NFL might eventually take a stake of less than 10%.  Earlier this week it was reported by The Athletic that the talks were “inside the 5-yard line”. Negotiations between the two sides have been underway for at least two…

Sources: the NFL is in talks to take a minority stake of up to 10% in ESPN, which would own NFL Network and RedZone rather than just hold a controlling stake

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