NFL owners pushing for ESPN-NFL Media deal?
"NFL owners, they want to do this they've been trying to unload NFL Media for a while"
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Scott Hanson ‘likely’ to return to ‘NFL RedZone’
Hanson will also sign a contract with NBC Sports to continue hosting "Gold Zone" during the Olympics.
NFL expected to add NFL Draft digital partner after re-upping with ESPN
"I think you will see two places have the NFL Draft in the future."
Jim Trotter using NFL settlement to establish foundation for aspiring sports journalists
"I’m trying to make a difference."
NFL a ‘virtual lock’ to exit media rights deals in 2029, per report
"I don’t think it’s a mystery that as media fragments, there are very few programming options that aggregate large audiences."
Details emerge on ESPN-NFL Media deal as estimated $2 billion acquisition gains steam
"...This could be a very significant point for ESPN's growth when you're adding it all up and we're really in a full streaming world."
NBC reportedly eyes Scott Hanson as ‘NFL RedZone’ negotiations stall
Hanson would host NBC's "Gold Zone" broadcast during the Olympics.
ESPN talks for NFL Media acquisition reportedly resurrected
After talks had died off last year, a potential deal for ESPN to acquire NFL Network and RedZone are back on.
Scott Hanson continues to omit ‘commercial-free’ phrasing from ‘NFL RedZone’
Whether the show begins the 2025 season with commercials will be something to monitor
NFL.com publishes wildly inaccurate Nick Chubb story
How does this happen?
NFL may have found new buyers for its media assets in Skydance, Paramount
The NFL has preexisting relationships with Skydance, Paramount and RedBird, making an expanded relationship potentially more natural than an equity deal with Disney.
Buccaneers troll Lions, media on social media after upset win
Ten NFL Media members incorrectly predicted the Lions would defeat the Bucs in their Week 2 matchup.
ESPN equity deal with NFL Media likely ‘dead,’ no other suitors emerging
The deal would have seen the NFL take an ownership stake in ESPN while the network took over operations of NFL Media.
After ‘Around the NFL’ exit, Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler joining forces for ‘Heed the Call’ podcast
The new show will launch August 12.
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler out at NFL Media as ‘Around The NFL’ comes to unexpected end
Famed podcast Around The NFL's last episode was in May, and co-host Gregg Rosenthal has now confirmed it's done.
‘Good Morning Football’ just finished the longest, strangest goodbye in sports media history
NFL Media’s Colleen Wolfe apologizes to Jets for ‘unnecessary distraction’
"My sincerest apologies to the Jets organization for the unnecessary distraction during such a crucial part of their offseason."
Jets’ Woody Johnson refutes NFL Media’s ‘irresponsible report’
"Please disregard."
NFL Network’s Adam Rank wants everyone to own their predictions and be accountable
"You want to be authentic."
Roger Goodell questioned once again for lack of diversity in NFL Media
"Why has there not been any change or any hirings in that area?"
NFL Network analyst’s Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce joke falls flat
"Because if she sees George Kittle, she might rethink the tight end that she chose."
Stephen A. Smith ‘has no concern’ about potential ESPN, NFL equity deal: ‘I’m gonna say what I feel.’
"There are some things we can say and there are some things we can’t. We understand it and we go accordingly."
John Skipper casts doubt on potential NFL stake in ESPN
"I don't know in practical terms how you have reporters reporting the news on your minority shareholder without some dramatic tension and conflict."
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport’s reportedly nearing free agency
Rapoport's impending free agency comes at a fascinating time in the NFL media landscape.
ESPN, NFL equity deal would give ESPN control over NFL Media, including NFL Network
Under the reported arrangement, the NFL would take an equity stake in ESPN.