ESPN to acquire the media assets from NFL.

ESPN, a sports media network, agreed to acquire the media assets from NFL, a US professional football league. Financial terms were not disclosed. "This is an exciting day for sports fans. By combining these NFL media assets with ESPN's reach and innovation, we're creating a premier destination for football fans. Together, ESPN and the NFL are redefining how fans engage with the game -- anytime, anywhere. This deal helps fuel ESPN's digital future, laying the foundation for an even more robust offering as we prepare to launch our new direct-to-consumer service," Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN Chairman.