ESPN to acquire NFL Network in landmark agreement

ESPN, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, has announced its official acquisition of the NFL Network, granting the NFL a 10% equity stake in ESPN along with the linear RedZone Channel and NFL Fantasy. This landmark deal aims to enhance the experience for NFL fans by merging NFL Fantasy with ESPN Fantasy and licensing additional NFL games for ESPN’s platforms, while remaining subject to various approvals.

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