RedZone Today, HoopZone Tomorrow?

Front Office Sports’ Michael McCarthy called ESPN’s deal with the NFL “an insurance policy”—a preemptive power move to keep its seat at the table. While other networks considered it, only ESPN made the leap, acquiring rights to NFL RedZone and NFL Network. The real kicker? ESPN now owns the RedZone brand, opening the door for spin-offs across NBA, NHL, and college football.