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Scott Hanson Addresses if NFL RedZone Will Have Commercials on ESPN
NFL RedZone has been one of the most beloved media products in all of sports among fans for years. Hosted by Scott Hanson, it appears the famous line, “seven hours of commercial-free football” could be coming to an end when the 2025 NFL season kicks off.
ESPN acquiring NFL Network: Here’s what it means for RedZone
Disney's acquisition of NFL Network and RedZone gives the company unprecedented control over America's most popular sport.
NFL RedZone host Scott Hansen reveals thoughts on ESPN college football spinoff
Hansen appeared on The Rich Eisen Show recently and was asked about hosting a college football version of RedZone, and his answer was clear as day. The veteran television personality gave an emphatic "you betcha" when questioned about the possibility, which is more great news for football fans.
ESPN to get NFL Network, rights to RedZone from NFL for equity stake
ESPN is acquiring the NFL Network and other NFL media assets, including the linear rights to the league's popular RedZone channel, in a deal that will see the NFL get a 10% equity stake in the all-sports network,
ESPN is acquiring NFL Network and rights for RedZone in a deal giving the NFL a stake in the network
The NFL has entered into a nonbinding agreement to sell NFL Network and other media assets to ESPN. The league will receive a 10% equity stake in ESPN in return.
Scott Hanson names 3 potential issues with college football RedZone channel
The historic media deal that was reached by ESPN and NFL Network last week has left many fans dreaming of the possibility of a college football RedZone,
What the NFL’s deal with ESPN means for the league, networks and RedZone
In an agreement announced Tuesday, the NFL would take a 10 percent equity stake in ESPN while giving the Disney-owned network access to NFL Network and RedZone.
ESPN reaches deal to acquire NFL Network, rights for RedZone
Under the terms, ESPN will acquire NFL Network, NFL Fantasy and the rights to distribute the RedZone channel to cable and satellite operators, and the NFL will get a 10% equity stake in ESPN.
Deal with NFL allows ESPN to develop other RedZone channels
Could a College Football RedZone be coming to ESPN soon? The news has flown far and wide that the NFL and ESPN are getting much closer. ESPN is purchasing a swath of NFL Media properties, including NFL Network and the linear distribution rights to NFL RedZone.
NFL Network's Scott Hanson open to hosting college football version of NFL RedZone
NFL Network analyst Scott Hanson, appearing on the 'Rich Eisen Show,' said he would be open to hosting a college football version of NFL RedZone.
Scott Hanson on RedZone Channel’s Future in the Wake of ESPN/NFL Deal
NFL Network host Scott Hanson and Rich Eisen Show guest host Tom Pelissero discuss the future of ‘NFL RedZone’ heading onto the league’s partnership with ESPN.
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SBJ College: Don’t expect a ‘RedZone’ expansion anytime soon

With the acquisition of "NFL RedZone," SBJ's Ben Portnoy explores how feasible it would be to bring the whip-around show to ...

Roger Goodell explained why he doesn’t think ESPN will change NFL RedZone

ESPN is acquiring the rights to distribute NFL Network and NFL RedZone in exchange for a 10 percent stake in the network. ...

Roger Goodell: ESPN purchased “RedZone” name, may use it for other sports

Appearing on SportsCenter, Commissioner Roger Goodell said that the product won’t change. It could, however, be duplicated in ...

ESPN Taps John Cena to Boost Launch of New Streaming Service, Features

ESPN has enlisted John Cena to star in a new ad campaign telling consumers how to make better use of ESPN's new streaming service ...

The ESPN-NFL megadeal looks and feels like a big trade. So we’re grading the participants

The agreements could be a year from formal approval, but here are our early grades for the biggest sports trade of the week.
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ESPN's direct-to-consumer streaming service, enhanced app, launching Aug. 21; will include WWE

ESPN announced Wednesday that ESPN's direct-to-consumer streaming service and its "enhanced" ESPN App will arrive on August ...

DOJ expected to review ESPN-NFL media deal over potential competition concerns: report

However, the DOJ is expected to conduct a substantive review of the new ESPN-NFL transaction, Reuters reported, citing a ...

Recapping the most consequential 24 hours in ESPN history

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