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NBA ready to discuss rights deal05 / 13 / 13The NBA plans to start informal negotiations on its next media rights deal this summer, two years before its current ESPN and Turner Sports deals wrap up, according to several sources. The current contracts run through the 2015-16 season. On average, the networks are paying the league a combined ... Tags: Media |
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ESPN homes in on 12-year BCS package
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Univision Deportes signs with CONCACAF
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Long Drive Championship taking flight
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USGA hires Wasserman Media Group
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TruMedia looks to consumers
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