The New York Times

ESPN, NFL formally announce deal: NFL media assets to network, 10% equity to league

In a blockbuster trade, the NFL and ESPN formally announced their billion-dollar agreement that will see ESPN acquire NFL media assets — including NFL Network, linear distribution rights to RedZone ...
Forbes

ESPN Sets Launch Date For $30 Streaming Service After Acquiring NFL Networks

ESPN plans to launch its long-anticipated flagship streaming service on August 21. Sports fans have been clamoring for an ESPN direct-to-consumer streaming service for more than a decade, and they’re ...
The New York Times

ESPN expected to change No. 2 broadcasting team after NFL Network deal: Sources

The team of Chris Fowler (pictured), Dan Orlovsky and Louis Riddick Jr. began together three seasons ago and never fully jelled. Nelson Chenault / Imagn Images ESPN is expected to change its No. 2 NFL ...
CNN

NFL to take 10% stake in ESPN in new media rights deal

The NFL and ESPN announced a deal Tuesday that will see the league’s NFL Network and other media assets headed to the cable television giant in exchange for a 10% equity stake in the Disney-owned ...