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ESPN closes NFL Media deal following DOJ approval

It is unclear what, if any, concessions ESPN and the NFL made to the Trump administration to seal the deal.

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Nielsen: NBC is highest-rated network, football continues dominance on broadcast

MLB playoff games were among the most-watched on cable TV; Fox News remains the top cable news channel in America.

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Scott Hanson says NFL RedZone will have commercials

The 2025 season will be the first in years to feature absolutely no commercial-free football.

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ESPN to launch bundle with ESPN Unlimited, NFL RedZone

The bundle will be offered to football fans on September 3 at a price of $40 per month.

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Report: ESPN reaches deal to acquire NFL Network, NFL Redzone

The National Football League has inked an agreement to sell NFL Media, NFL RedZone and NFL Network to ESPN, according to a report.

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Report: ESPN nears deal to acquire parent of NFL Network, NFL RedZone

ESPN is nearing a deal to acquire NFL Media, including NFL Network and Red Zone, according to a report.

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Roku to stream syndicated version of “Good Morning Football” for free

Roku has signed an extensive agreement that will bring the syndicated version of NFL Network's wake-up program "Good Morning Football" to streamers across the nation.

NFL schedule details begin to leak ahead of official release

Netflix gets a Christmas game; first Monday Night Football match-up revealed; Peacock to stream an overseas game.

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Fox grabs syndication rights to “Good Morning Football” for local TV stations

The morning recap and discussion program will air on Fox-owned stations in key markets like New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Los Angeles.

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NFL bringing “Good Morning Football” to free broadcast TV

The NFL is bringing its flagship morning show "Good Morning Football" to free broadcast television for the first time.

Optimum extends agreement for NFL Network, NFL RedZone

Optimum says it has reached a deal to continue offering NFL Network and NFL RedZone to video customers over the next few years.

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Disney holds talks with pro-sports leagues about ESPN investment

Disney executives have held discussions with the NBA, NFL and others about taking a minority stake in ESPN, according to a new report.

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