ESPN takeover of NFL Media reportedly could go through as early as April
Such a timeline would put ESPN on track to take over significant new inventory and promotional vehicles ahead of its first-ever Super Bowl broadcast in 2027.
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Rich Eisen ‘blown away’ by ESPN-NFL megadeal: ‘I’m going back’
"You don’t need to introduce us to the league, and the way to do drafts and combines… That’s what I’ve been doing for 22 years."
Scott Hanson confirms he will continue as host of ‘NFL RedZone’ after ESPN takeover
"Fired up for a great season! Optimistic about this new partnership!"
ESPN agrees to acquire NFL Media properties including RedZone, per report
An official announcement is expected next week.
Analysts predict ESPN spinoff from Disney after NFL Media deal
"ESPN and ABC increasingly look like distractions."
ESPN could reportedly sell 10% equity stake to NFL in media deal
The ESPN NFL deal is inching closer with the NFL possibly achieving a 10% equity stake in exchange for ESPN owning NFL Network and RedZone.
ESPN reportedly nearing deal to potentially acquire NFL Network, Red Zone
While nothing has been finalized, a deal appears to be close.
NFL may hold league meeting in August about ESPN-NFL Media deal
League sources have received an "informal heads up" about a potential meeting.
NFL owners pushing for ESPN-NFL Media deal?
"NFL owners, they want to do this they've been trying to unload NFL Media for a while"
Scott Hanson ‘likely’ to return to ‘NFL RedZone’
Hanson will also sign a contract with NBC Sports to continue hosting "Gold Zone" during the Olympics.
NFL expected to add NFL Draft digital partner after re-upping with ESPN
"I think you will see two places have the NFL Draft in the future."
Jim Trotter using NFL settlement to establish foundation for aspiring sports journalists
"I’m trying to make a difference."
NFL a ‘virtual lock’ to exit media rights deals in 2029, per report
"I don’t think it’s a mystery that as media fragments, there are very few programming options that aggregate large audiences."
Details emerge on ESPN-NFL Media deal as estimated $2 billion acquisition gains steam
"...This could be a very significant point for ESPN's growth when you're adding it all up and we're really in a full streaming world."
NBC reportedly eyes Scott Hanson as ‘NFL RedZone’ negotiations stall
Hanson would host NBC's "Gold Zone" broadcast during the Olympics.
ESPN talks for NFL Media acquisition reportedly resurrected
After talks had died off last year, a potential deal for ESPN to acquire NFL Network and RedZone are back on.
Scott Hanson continues to omit ‘commercial-free’ phrasing from ‘NFL RedZone’
Whether the show begins the 2025 season with commercials will be something to monitor
NFL.com publishes wildly inaccurate Nick Chubb story
How does this happen?
NFL may have found new buyers for its media assets in Skydance, Paramount
The NFL has preexisting relationships with Skydance, Paramount and RedBird, making an expanded relationship potentially more natural than an equity deal with Disney.
Buccaneers troll Lions, media on social media after upset win
Ten NFL Media members incorrectly predicted the Lions would defeat the Bucs in their Week 2 matchup.
ESPN equity deal with NFL Media likely ‘dead,’ no other suitors emerging
The deal would have seen the NFL take an ownership stake in ESPN while the network took over operations of NFL Media.
After ‘Around the NFL’ exit, Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler joining forces for ‘Heed the Call’ podcast
The new show will launch August 12.
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler out at NFL Media as ‘Around The NFL’ comes to unexpected end
Famed podcast Around The NFL's last episode was in May, and co-host Gregg Rosenthal has now confirmed it's done.
‘Good Morning Football’ just finished the longest, strangest goodbye in sports media history
NFL Media’s Colleen Wolfe apologizes to Jets for ‘unnecessary distraction’
"My sincerest apologies to the Jets organization for the unnecessary distraction during such a crucial part of their offseason."
