However , in January 2012 the Breeders ' Cup announced a new contract with NBC Sports , superseding the final two years of the ESPN contract .
In 2006 , ESPN took over the television contract for eight years through 2013 .
In January 2012 the Breeders ' Cup announced a new contract with NBC Sports , superseding the final two years of the ESPN contract .
In 2006 , ESPN took over the television contract for eight years through 2013 .