ESPN secures NFL Network and RedZone rights, NFL takes equity in ESPN
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ESPN finalized the acquisition of NFL Network, NFL Fantasy, and the distribution rights to RedZone, with the NFL obtaining a 10% stake in ESPN; the deal includes integrating NFL staff into ESPN, expanding NFL programming, and shifting some games between ESPN and NFL Network, while the NFL preserves RedZone production and distribution rights and brands.
- ESPN closes deal for NFL Network and rights for RedZone, giving the NFL a stake in the network NBC News
- Regulators OK ESPN's deal for NFL Network, RedZone rights from NFL ESPN
- Government regulators approve ESPN’s billion-dollar acquisition of multiple NFL Media assets The New York Times
- NFL-ESPN megadeal closes after receiving governmental approval New York Post
- ESPN-NFL Media deal officially closes after gaining regulatory approval Sports Media Watch
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