NFL Network sold to ESPN as government clears deal; NFL takes 10% stake in ESPN
TL;DR Summary
The NFL and ESPN have closed the sale of NFL Network and other NFL Media assets to ESPN after government approval, with ESPN set to operate NFL Network and gain rights to RedZone, while the NFL takes a 10% stake in ESPN. The deal includes merging the NFL.com fantasy project with ESPN.com and begins integration of NFL staff in the coming months, signaling a potential boost to ESPN’s upcoming TV packages and expanded NFL programming with a closing target of Aug. 1.
- NFL-ESPN megadeal closes after receiving governmental approval New York Post
- Regulators OK ESPN's deal for NFL Network, RedZone rights from NFL ESPN
- NFL, ESPN Merger Finalized: What It Means for Fans, including NFL RedZone Yahoo Sports
- Government regulators approve ESPN’s billion-dollar acquisition of multiple NFL Media assets The New York Times
- Report: Government approves ESPN, NFL Media merger NBC Sports
Reading Insights
Total Reads
1
Unique Readers
13
Time Saved
2 min
vs 3 min read
Condensed
84%
525 → 82 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on New York Post