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The NFL Could Help Make Disney Even Bigger Than Netflix

Reports of an ESPN and NFL deal could be big news for the future of streaming.

By Travis Hoium – Jan 18, 2024 at 7:00AM EST

The streaming wars are spilling into live sports, and the NFL is taking notice. Recent reports indicate that the NFL could partner with Disney (DIS +1.39%) through taking a stake in ESPN. If Disney pulls it off, this could help make it a bigger streaming company than Netflix (NFLX +2.90%).

In this video, Travis Hoium covers the thought process behind the potential deal and why it could be a massive win for Disney.

*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Jan. 12, 2024. The video was published on Jan. 16, 2024.

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Travis Hoium
Travis Hoium is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering solar energy, technology, and growth stocks. Before The Motley Fool, Travis was a mechanical engineer at 3M and founded a virtual reality company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota.
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Walt Disney Stock Quote
Walt Disney
NYSE: DIS
$102.59
(+1.39%)+$1.41
Netflix Stock Quote
Netflix
NASDAQ: NFLX
$106.16
(+2.90%)+$3.00

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