Disney's Massive Bet on the NFL

Disney's (NYSE: DIS) ESPN is reportedly acquiring The NFL Network, RedZone, and seven more NFL games in a deal that will give the NFL a stake in ESPN itself. The deal could make ESPN's new streaming service a must-have for sports fans, which is exactly what Disney wants.

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