Google in early talks with NFL on 'Sunday Ticket' service - AllThingsD

(Reuters) - Google Inc has opened discussions with the National Football League to buy the rights to the "Sunday Ticket" subscription TV service now owned by DirecTV, tech blog AllThingsDigital reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The acquisition, if consummated, would dramatically boost the media efforts of the Internet search company, which is trying to ramp up original programming and earn subscription revenue as opposed to advertising income. The "Sunday Ticket" service allows NFL fans to watch a wide variety of football games outside of their local markets. ...



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