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ESPN’s shifting power plays, NFL values, and a Gruden win
Don’t Miss This Week’s Sunday 7: Two massive media deals shake up ESPN, NFL franchise valuations hit new marks, Jon Gruden scores a court victory, and a “hold-in” saves tens of millions.
Andrew Brandt
August 17, 2025
Welcome to the Sunday 7…
Back after a whirlwind trip to Japan, moving between Tokyo and three other cities over a ten-day span. I am highly impressed with the culture and the calm of the country; the people were 100% welcoming and kind to us as visitors. And I am blessed with being able to travel with my son to faraway places as we do.
This week I discuss two major media deals, one where ESPN gains a partner (the NFL) and one where ESPN loses a property (the UFC). I remark on NFL franchise valuations, Jon Gruden’s recent court victory and a “hold-in” that protected tens of millions of value.
Settle in and learn…
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