The Little League World Series is set to remain on ESPN into the next decade. In other news, the Canadian Football League is reportedly heading to ESPN2, and the Cincinnati Bengals will be making a return appearance on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” reality show.
Little League, ESPN, Close to Extension
- Sports Business Journal reported Monday that ESPN and the Little League World Series are close to an eight-year media rights extension that would keep the event on the ESPN family of networks through 2022. According to the report, Little League Baseball did not engage in “serious discussions” with any other media outlet. (Sports Business Journal)
ESPN2 Will Reportedly Begin Airing CFL Football
- Canadian Football League games will begin airing on ESPN2 this season, Fang’s Bites reported Sunday. Though the deal has not yet been finalized, it is expected to become official later this week. Despite the addition of ESPN2, CFL games would continue to air on the NBC Sports Network. (Fang’s Bites)
Bengals to Appear on “Hard Knocks”
- HBO and NFL Films announced Monday that the new season of the reality series “Hard Knocks” will chronicle the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals will be making their second stint on “Hard Knocks,” having first appeared in 2009. The new season is scheduled to debut August 6. (NFL Communications)
