| ESPN set to retain TV rights for Big East |
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| Written by Anthony Rome |
| Monday, 25 February 2013 23:15 |
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ESPN to retain Big East TV rights
NEW YORK (AP) - ESPN is set to retain the television rights to the Big East after matching a contract offer that the conference had from another network. View 2014 BCS National Championship Futures Big East Commissioner Mike Aresco says in a statement the conference presidents still must approve the deal, but that ``the ESPN and the Big East will continue, for years to come, their long-term relationship, which began in 1980.'' ESPN spokesman Mike Soltys posted on Twitter: ``ESPN has matched an offer for the Big East and we look forward to continuing our relationship.'' Neither side was providing details, but a person familiar with the situation had previously told the AP that NBC had offered a six-year deal worth about $20 million annually for the TV rights to Big East sports. Bet 2014 BCS National Championship Futures Want More From TheSpread.com? Follow us on Twitter and Facebook or Subscribe to Our News Feeds!
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