DirecTV, NFL in Sunday Ticket Talks

Renewal could be too rich for satellite giant’s blood

DirecTV is in discussions with the National Football League that could determine the fate of the Sunday Ticket franchise.

Speaking to investors during DirecTV’s second quarter earnings call, chairman and CEO Michael White said talks with the NFL are ongoing. “We’re always in a dialogue with the NFL about how things are going and how we can continue to improve and build the franchise, and we've had those discussions as well this year,” White said. “We continue to have very constructive discussions with the NFL.”

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