ESPN has reached a landmark deal with the National Football League to acquire NFL Network and other media assets in exchange for the NFL taking a 10% equity stake in the sports network.
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US companies spending record amounts to protect executives as threats rise
Companies are spending record amounts to keep their executives safe in response to rising threats and the killings of two high-profile corporate officials in separate attacks in Manhattan.
Read More US companies spending record amounts to protect executives as threats rise‘Severance,’ ‘The Penguin’ lead nominations for TV’s Emmy awards
“Severance” received a leading 27 nominations and was nominated for the top prize of best drama alongside Star Wars series “Andor,” “The Pitt,” “The White Lotus” and others.
Read More ‘Severance,’ ‘The Penguin’ lead nominations for TV’s Emmy awardsNFL teams vote to allow players to compete in LA28 flag football
The league itself had long been on board with players competing in the Games, while multiple athletes – including two-time MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes – said they wanted to play.
Read More NFL teams vote to allow players to compete in LA28 flag footballUS prosecutors charge 7 Chileans in burglaries of pro athletes
U.S. prosecutors on Wednesday revealed criminal charges against seven suspected members of a Chilean theft ring accused of breaking into the homes of professional athletes while they were playing games.
Read More US prosecutors charge 7 Chileans in burglaries of pro athletesSunday’s Super Bowl audience on Fox sets record, network says
A record 126 million U.S. viewers watched the Philadelphia Eagles crush the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl on Sunday.
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