ESPN agrees to buy NFL Network and Red Zone; league takes 10 percent stake in Worldwide Leader

ESPN will likely take over in 2026 [Editor’s Note: This post was updated on August 6.]  After months of talks and speculation, The Walt Disney Co.’s ESPN has agreed to acquire NFL Network in exchange for a ten percent stake in the cable network. The agreement is non-binding, as each partner could walk away from the deal at any time. ESPN […]