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ESPN-NFL deal faces regulatory hurdles
LOS ANGELES, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The National Football League's deal with Walt Disney (DIS.N) in which it will gain an equity stake in ESPN in return for prime media assets is expected to face scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice, according to legal experts and industry sources.
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ESPN-NFL Deal Will Be Bad News for Fans
ESPN-NFL Deal Will Be Bad News for Fans originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Football on TV as we know it has already peaked. The NFL is undergoing a digital revolution that nobody asked for and nobody wants. By continuing to sell to the highest bidder, the NFL is raising prices and watering down the fan experience.
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The new NFL-ESPN partnership isn’t good for fans
But the declining interest in boxing as a sport is a reminder that a sport’s popularity can wane if the people in charge make it increasingly expensive for fans to follow it. Some will find it hard to even imagine that America’s most popular and profitable sport could soon face an existential crisis.
What we know about the deal between ESPN and the NFL, and other thoughts
There are some rickety bridges to cross before the deal is activated, but the deal doesn't begin until the 2026 NFL season. The post What we know about the deal between ESPN and the NFL, and other thoughts appeared first on Boston.
NFL begins lobbying Congress on ESPN deal
The agreement between the NFL and ESPN is "non-binding," because it is non-approved by the federal government.
How The NFL’s ESPN Deal Will Crush The Dreams Of New Sports
B ESPN equity stake crushes emerging sports' growth, prioritizing flag football over women's volleyball in a media monopoly. Impact on fandom and exposure revealed.
What ESPN's deal with the NFL means for football fans
The deal could change the way NFL fans interact with the sport, and could potentially boost viewership for ESPN.
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Vikings likely lost a talented player for the 2025 season to a play that the National Football League is trying to get rid of

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Houston Texans on Saturday afternoon by a score of 20-10, but it didn't come without any ...

NFL plans for new media package for streaming services; What's National Football League's new business plan all about?

As a part of the agreement between National Football League and ESPN, NFL will make a package of games for his streaming ...

NFL fans face hefty bills with new streaming services taking over game broadcasts

ESPN and national television networks, like FOX, CBS, NBC and ABC usually were the only places to catch the nationally televised games. Now, on Thursday nights, Amazon Prime airs those games. Later in ...

ESPN to buy NFL Network, other media assets

ESPN announced Wednesday that it has made a non-binding agreement with the National Football League to acquire the NFL ...

Fantasy football TE sleepers: Dalton Kincaid tops the list

Fantasy football managers often struggle to find consistency at tight end if they miss out early in drafts. Here are the four best TE sleepers.
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How 2025 Hall of Famer Antonio Gates Made it to the NFL Without Ever Playing College Football

On August 2 in Canton, Ohio, the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrines four new members, placing them among the ranks of the ...

2025 Fantasy football positional rankings: NFL model makes QB, WR, RB, TE, kicker, defense picks

SportsLine simulated the new NFL season 10,000 times and revealed its 2025 Fantasy football QB, RB, WR, TE, kicker and ...

NFL safety protocol: How the league reacts to injuries like Morice Norris'

The NFL's health and safety protocols were on full display after Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris suffered an apparent head injury during the Lions ' preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on ...