OT: NFL to Purchase Equity Stake in ESPN?

[Doctor Worm]

Per NY Post, the parties are reportedly in advanced stages in talks. The NFL would obtain an equity stake in ESPN (doesn't say how much - I assume a minority position). In return, ESPN would obtain 100% of NFL Media, which includes NFL Network, NFL.com, NFL Films, etc.

This could get interesting.

ESPN, NFL in advanced talks on agreement that could give league stake in TV giant

If an agreement goes through, NFL Media, which includes NFL Network, would fall under the Disney umbrella.

nypost.com

 

[WhiteBus]

Sounds great 🙄

 

[RUScrew85]

They deserve each other.

 

[WhiteBus]

They deserve each other.

Maybe the SEC, who couldn't beat Michigan, can buy a piece of it too.

 

[nutfromSEC117]

NFC championship Disney or espn plus exclusive

 

[redking]

Can't wait for the Super Skywalker Bowl on Tatooine Field. 🙄

 

[MulletCork]

NFL getting in bed more with a company that runs its own gambling operation is interesting optics.

Also might as well eliminate NFL Network too then. Pointless to exist

 

[MADHAT1]

"Micky Mouse" Superbowl
"Goofy" Playoffs
NFC "Donald Duck" Championship Trophy
AFC "Winnie the Pooh" Championship Trophy

 

[krup]

They deserve each other.

The people at NFL Films and NFL Network do a pretty good job. They don’t deserve to be taken over by whatever idiots run ESPN.

 

[WhiteBus]

The people at NFL Films and NFL Network do a pretty good job. They don’t deserve to be taken over by whatever idiots run ESPN.

Say goodbye Rich Eisen!

 

[RCBeta79]

This is all about the NFL controlling the new GSPN (Global Sports Betting Network)!

 

[mosito]

How would this affect the dynamic with the new ESPN/NFL and them owning the SEC with no benefit on pushing the BIG10.

Seems like it would get worse.

 

[Brisket and Bourbon]

I hate that the sec, through their asshole/idiot commish, sold its soul to espin…the b1g clearly out-maneuvered them…I wish espin nothing but failure.

 

[LotusAggressor]

This is a case of the rats swimming to a sinking ship.