ESPN Open to Replicating NFL Network Deal With Other Sports Leagues

ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro hailed the sports network's recent move to acquire NFL Network as a "unique deal at a unique moment in time" during an investor conference hosted by Bank of America on Thursday. But he's also not ruling out striking similar deals with other sports leagues in the future. "I would say to have it would have to make business sense," he said when asked if ESPN would ever consider replicating the deal. "We're always interested in ways to advance the business and, just as importantly, ways to serve the sports fan. So if someone comes to us and presents a . . .