Idle notes: ESPN 40th, Pac-12, Sinclair, MLS Cup
ESPN has unveiled plans for its 40th anniversary next week.
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ESPN has unveiled plans for its 40th anniversary next week.
NBC will allow Twitter to stream portions of some Olympic events.
UConn leaving for the Big East could send ESPN and the AAC back to the negotiating table.
The NHL could look to split its media rights among multiple partners in its next deal.
The NFL has announced a number of TV-related changes Wednesday, including a later start for Sunday Divisional Round games.
YouTube has acquired a package of exclusive MLB games.
Turner president David Levy is on his way out.
The network that airs Thursday Night Football will air Thursday night baseball in September.
Major League Baseball has put in a bid for the Fox RSNs being sold to Disney.
The government could give Disney a way out in its sale of Fox Sports RSNs.

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