Ian Rapoport officially signs with ESPN: ‘I’ll still be on NFL Network plenty’
"Surreal is the word I would use now that it is officially official."
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Winners and losers of the NFL schedule release
Super Bowl LXI to feature two different Spanish telecasts across ESPN, Univision
The past two Super Bowls have aired on Telemundo.
Broncos-Chiefs set for ‘Monday Night Football’ Week 1 opener
It remains to be seen if Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix will be healthy enough to start.
Sports media analysts skeptical NFL will secure new TV deals before 2029-30 opt-outs
There are many compelling reasons why broadcasters might "roll the dice" and wait for the NFL's opt-out clauses to hit.
ESPN yet to open new rights negotiations with NFL
"We're always willing to have a conversation with the NFL in an effort to find new opportunities for growth."
Dave Pasch reportedly ‘has the inside track’ on ESPN’s No. 2 NFL booth
Marchand has also namedropped Mike Monaco, Steve Levy, and Bob Wischusen as contenders for the gig.
NFL Draft viewership down double digits across three-day run
Last week's NFL Draft averaged 6.6 million viewers, down 12% versus last year.
ESPN, Ian Rapoport reportedly finalizing 4-year deal
The NFL Network insider will coexist with rival Adam Schefter.
Dan Orlovsky discusses overcoming discomfort of criticizing QBs who are more successful than he was
"...I mean everybody's a better player than me, essentially, at that position if we're talking about them. So I'm conscious of it."
Seth Markman on ESPN’s 2026 NFL Draft coverage: ‘There’s an option for everybody’
Troy Aikman said the quiet part out loud
ESPN informs staffers how NFL Network leadership will be incorporated into company
20-year NFL Network veteran Charlie Yook will continue to lead production for the network in Los Angeles.
John Ourand: Network execs may ‘hold off’ on early NFL renewals
"Paying an additional $1 billion annually is simply hard to justify—especially given the broader decline of the television business."
ESPN could resist NFL rights fee hike as ‘Thursday Night Football’ gains stronger games
The increasing quality of teams on Amazon’s Thursday Night Football is upsetting ESPN executives.
ESPN will not ‘upsell’ NFL Network as part of new deal, chairman says
"NFL Network will be included in the ESPN app and will be included as a part of the ESPN Unlimited tier."
Sports media analysts predict new NFL TV deals will look similar to current setup
"ESPN and Fox and CBS and NBC need the NFL."
ESPN2 debuts ‘NFL Draft Daily’ studio show
"The show will serve as a daily destination for NFL draft-focused news, guiding fans through the entire draft cycle leading into the ‘26 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh April 23–25."
ESPN reportedly considering Pat McAfee ‘Field Pass’ altcast for Super Bowl LXI
McAfee has had success with his "Field Pass" telecasts during the College Football Playoff.
ESPN launches ‘Year of the Super Bowl’ with new storytelling initiatives building toward 2027
NFL exec Jeff Miller: League won’t give ‘sweetheart deal’ to ESPN after equity deal
"ESPN is independent from us."
Sen. Elizabeth Warren slams NFL-ESPN deal: ‘Bad news for anyone who watches the NFL’
"It's a big mistake that will mean higher costs, and fewer choices to watch games."
Disney discloses ESPN can buy back NFL’s stake in network in 2034
Conversely, the NFL will have an opportunity to increase its stake at the same time.
How did the ESPN-NFL mega-deal get approved so quickly?
ESPN, NFL reportedly secure government approval for blockbuster equity deal
The deal will see ESPN take control of NFL Network before next season.
