Thus , these rights contracts insinuate a tangential , if not tangible , conflict of interest .
Given this , it would stand to reason that ESPN would copromote the leagues with which it has exclusive broadcast rights , ESPN is also in the sports - news business .
These rights contracts insinuate a tangential , if not tangible , conflict of interest .
Given this , it would stand to reason that ESPN would copromote the leagues with which it has exclusive broadcast rights , ESPN is also in the sports - news business .