ESPN has recently sealed several high-profile deals. The most notable is its agreement with the National Football League (NFL). As part of the deal, ESPN acquired a significant amount of NFL properties, including broadcasting rights to various networks.
The NFL-NFLC partnership will also feature the acquisition of several ESPN-owned networks, such as ESPN2 and ESPN News. However, some speculate that Donald Trump may try to interfere with the deal due to his connections to the NFL.
WWE has also made a significant move into ESPN’s world. The sports network acquired the rights to air all WWE’s live premium events starting in 2026. This partnership will see WWE events broadcast exclusively on ESPN platforms, further solidifying the network’s presence in professional wrestling.
Meanwhile, NBA mouthpieces have become increasingly prominent since Woj has retired. Shams Charania has been a driving force behind this shift, and as a result, LeBron James’s influence in the media landscape is slowly diminishing.
Lastly, the New York Post announced that it will launch a sister publication in Los Angeles. The new publication aims to bring a fresh perspective on news and sports from California, expanding the Post’s reach on the West Coast.
Source: https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/the-press-box/2025/08/07/a-readout-on-espns-deals-with-the-nfl-and-wwe-plus-nba-mouthpiece-summer-and-the-new-york-post-comes-to-l-a