The NFL in iTunes?

According to Market Watch, the NFL's internet licensing deal expires in May, and they've gone shopping for a replacement. They're supposedly in talks with several vendors, including Apple. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said that they're "...wide open" to all sorts of possibilities, which probably means they're waiting to see who has the biggest bank account.

The college bowl games did well when they were made available in the iTMS earlier this year, and I believe that the CSTV programs [iTunes link] are also popular. So maybe Apple has a chance. I'm certain their pockets are deep enough.

[Via Tunevision]

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According to Market Watch, the NFL's internet licensing deal expires in May, and they've gone shopping for a replacement. They're...

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Jacob Varghese

Another option the NFL is considering is taking the operation in-house. The potential for advertising revenue is great. If they do take it in-house, then Apple has a good shot of being able to sell the videos on iTunes.
Since Apple doesn't have a portal website, it's unlikely the NFL will award them the internet contract.

March 30 2006 at 10:17 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

MfS

This would be SWEET. Though I don't own a video iPod, I'd be into seeing NFL content in the iTMS. Now that I can't afford NFL Sunday Ticket on satellite any more, the potential for condensed games, highlights, or the like is VERY appealing.

March 30 2006 at 10:15 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Brendan Sheehan jnr

Go Apple!!

Woops sorry I just infringed on someones . Best get ready for court next week!!

It must be true with money comes GREED!!!

March 30 2006 at 10:14 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Chris Meisenzahl

That would be great news imho.

March 30 2006 at 10:14 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply