ESPN, NFL Network are believed to be closing in on a deal
In January, Andrew Marchand (then of the New York Post) reported that the NFL and ESPN were in “advanced talks” that could result in the NFL taking an equity stake in ESPN, and that would give ESPN control of NFL Media.
Nearly four months later, there's a growing belief in industry circles that a deal is coming, as soon as next week.
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