[TV Technology]
“Monday Night Football” will remain on ESPN through the 2021 NFL season under a new eight-year rights extension between the sports network and the National Football League. The multiplatform agreement begins in 2014. It covers eight full seasons of “MNF” telecasts, expanded NFL studio programming, highlight rights for TV and ESPN.com, the Pro Bowl, the NFL Draft, enhanced international rights and distribution in 3D. …
The TV and digital deal covers the Pro Bowl, the NFL Draft, simulcasting “Monday Night Football” and the studio shows on tablet devices, and 3D distribution, despite recent reports that the network would give up on 3D. …
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