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ESPN closes deal for NFL Network, rights for RedZone which gives the NFL a stake in the network

ESPN's purchase of NFL Network and other league digital assets has been finalized after government regulators approved the transaction. The league and ESPN officially announced the closing of the deal ...
The New York Times

Government regulators approve ESPN’s billion-dollar acquisition of multiple NFL Media assets

As part of the agreement between the NFL and ESPN, the league will take a 10 percent ownership stake in the Disney-owned network. Patrick Smith / Getty Images Government regulators have approved ...