Huge news on the NHL front. Today, they have agreed to a new contract with NBCUniversal for $2 billion for 10 years. They beat out bidders including ESPN, Fox and Turner Sports. More details in this article:
NBC/Comcast and NHL Agree on 10-year $2 Billion Deal for US TV Rights
Versus is going to be re-branded to a sports channel with an NBC name. The announcement will be made in around 60-90 days.