via Chris Hippensteel of The Daily Beast,
In recent talks, ESPN suggested an unprecedented partnership that would have made major professional leagues like the NFL and NBA minority owners of the sports journalism network, according to a new report from CNBC. Citing several people familiar with the matter, the network reported that Disney expressed interest in having the NBA, NFL, or MLB sign on as a “strategic partner” for ESPN as the company attempts to transition to streaming. The proposed deal would raise conflicts of interest for both parties, CNBC reported. For ESPN, it could cast doubt on whether its journalists could report independently on a league directly investing in the network. For the leagues, it might create pressure to bolster ESPN at the expense of its competitors, who shell out big money for sports TV rights.
The CNBC article.
I wonder who will take over NHL games when Disney/ ESPN collapses?
lol who the f are these people. this is a terrible idea. is ESPN gonna start changing the rules?
So it becomes network of Yes Men (and the many women there also) who will not dare or want to question anything the part owner league does? Sounds great.
Well it wasnt like ESPN was objective or journalism in the first place so really the ball wouldnt move too far here.
Bob Ley's career says otherwise... ... esp his Outside the Lines reporting.
https://twitter.com/i/status/9...
True, H.D.
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