iTunes/ESPN deal possible?

Today there is a ray of hope, albeit very dim, that my wish for ESPN to provide video content to the iTunes Music Store may be realized. According to Reuters, ESPN (and ABC Sports) president George Bodenheimer said that his network is eager to become a "...sports media company." While ESPN did not confirm that they have actually held talks with Apple, Bodenheimer stated that they are willing to share video content with "...any pipe, any device." ESPN is a Disney company, which already has a deal with Apple for Lost and Desperate Housewives.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I'd love to watch Patriots highlights on my iPod.

[Via MacMinute]

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Source: http://yahoo.reuters.com/financeQuoteCompanyNewsArticle.jhtm…

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Today there is a ray of hope, albeit very dim, that my wish for ESPN to provide video content to the iTunes Music Store may be realized....

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schleifnet

easy peasy... remember espn and abc are owned by the same company... disney and they already have a deal the problem will probably by more league related how does the nfl feel about getting their content on a new device and (more importantly) how do the cell co's feel about you vodcasting 'exclusive' league content to a non-cell phone?

December 06 2005 at 10:18 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

motor city rollie

I'd totally pay 30 dollar (a year) fee to have PTI to go. .rollie.

December 05 2005 at 8:52 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Doug

It would be good for sportscenter and game replays. I am watching hilights on a new Verizon Vcast phone I just bought and I believe long form content would be a much better experience on the ipod.

December 05 2005 at 8:39 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Henry Hayes

This could mean buying last nights game and watching it on your iPod. That would be awesome!

December 05 2005 at 7:08 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Rohan

Yaa Patriots! Remember the good ol days? I'd like to revisit those - just for a glimmer of hope for next season! (6 years fan and running - unlike those who just joined the fanship when they won)

December 05 2005 at 6:46 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply