Disney DIS is betting big on the NFL to further bolster its sports streaming ambitions. ESPN has signed a new multi-year deal with the NFL that runs through 2030. Under the agreement, ESPN will keep the rights to broadcast the NFL Draft and,

LOS ANGELES, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Walt Disney's (DIS.N) ESPN has reached a landmark deal with the National Football League to acquire NFL Network and other media assets from the league in exchange for the NFL taking a 10% equity stake in the sports network, the parties said on Tuesday.

Under terms of the deal, ESPN will merge its fantasy football properties with those from the league. The NFL will continue to The NFL will continue to operate properties such as NFL Films and the NFL+ subscription streaming outlet, as well as official sites for the league’s 32 clubs. The NFL retains the rights to distribute NFL RedZone digitally.