NFL and Yahoo! partner to deliver first-ever global live stream

The National Football League (NFL) and Yahoo! Inc. has announced on Wednesday, June 3 its partnership to deliver its first-ever NFL's International Series game in London between the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars on October 25 to fans around the world for free live stream on any device.

According to the press release of NFL, the Bills-Juguars game will be stream across multiple Yahoo online venues including Sports, Screen, and Tumblr.

"We're thrilled that the NFL has chosen Yahoo for this historic opportunity," Yahoo chief executive Marissa Mayer said in a release.

"It marks a significant change in the way users can access this amazing content."

"The NFL has always been committed to being at the forefront of media innovation," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said while touting the Yahoo partnership.

The league is extending its digital presence, making use of Yahoo's sports and entertainment influence to thousand and millions users in the world. With 100 days away to the kickoff of 2015 NFL games, this is going to a great news to every football enthusiasts.

Football fans can catch Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars live televised in Buffalo (WIVB-TV) and Jacksonville (WTEV-TV) markets at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Sources:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000495384/article/nfl-and-yahoo-partner-to-deliver-firstever-global-live-stream
http://news.yahoo.com/yahoo-host-first-global-live-stream-nfl-game-180512259--nfl.html