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NFL And ESPN Close Deal Sending NFL Network, Other Media Assets To ESPN In Exchange For 10% Stake
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Sunday, February 1, 2026

The NFL and ESPN have closed a deal that will see the NFL Network and other league media assets controlled by the Disney sports division. In exchange for its assets, the NFL is taking a 10% stake in ESPN. Hearst retains the 20% position in the sports operation it has had since 1990. “The NFL [...
The NFL and ESPN have closed a deal that will see the NFL Network and other league media assets controlled by the Disney sports division. In exchange for its assets, the NFL is taking a 10% stake in ESPN. Hearst retains the 20% position in the sports operation it has had since 1990. “The NFL […]
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