Sports
ESPN reshapes its identity as NFL Network, RedZone and streaming define a new global sports strategy
By acquiring NFL Network, NFL Fantasy and RedZone distribution rights, while giving the NFL a 10 percent stake in ESPN, the US sports giant is accelerating its shift toward premium rights, digital subscriptions and the country’s most-watched league. Simultaneous layoffs also reveal how the structure of its sports newsroom and production operation is changing
23.07.2026