ESPN and Women's National Football Conference Sign Two-Year Expanded Rights Deal
By
Brian Steinberg
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
ESPN and the Women's National Football Conference (WNFC) have expanded their media rights deal with a new two-year agreement. The deal keeps the WNFC IX Cup Championship Game on ESPN2 and involves ESPN in marketing the professional women's tackle-football league. The agreement is twice as long as the initial deal, signaling growing investment in women's professional football.
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ESPN viewers have long been ready for some football. Now they will be getting more of a chance to watch a different take on the sport.
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