ESPN closes deal for NFL Network, rights to RedZone that give NFL a stake in the network

ESPN closes deal for NFL Network, rights to RedZone that give NFL a stake in the network

ESPN’s purchase of NFL Network and the league’s other digital assets was finalized after government regulators approved the transaction. The league and ESPN officially announced the closing of the deal Saturday night after the Justice Department and other non-U.S. antitrust authorities completed their reviews. Advertisement ESPN acquired NFL Network, NFL Fantasy and the rights to…

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NFL upholds DK Metcalf’s suspension after appeal following altercation with fan, reports say

NFL upholds DK Metcalf’s suspension after appeal following altercation with fan, reports say

The NFL confirmed DK Metcalf’s two-game suspension after an altercation with a fan during Sunday night’s game in Detroit, reports say. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports commissioner-designate Chris Palmer made the decision. Metcalf had an appeal hearing Tuesday. Advertisement It is still unclear exactly what happened during the game. The fan, identified as Ryan Kennedy,…

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