As Apple bows out of NFL streaming negotiations, Facebook steps up
<p>Though <a href="https://bgr.com/apple">Apple's</a> TV subscription plans are reportedly on the shelf for the time being, the company over the past few months has remained interested in exploring content that might be suitable for the company's fourth-gen Apple TV. Not too long ago, for instance, there were a number of credible reports suggesting that Apple was planning to make a bid for the non-exclusive digital rights to stream Thursday night NFL games. DON'T MISS: <a href="https://bgr.com/2016/03/03/iphone-7-rumors-features-wants/">7 features I desperately want (but won’t get) in the iPhone 7</a> Specifically, the NFL this past December sent out formal requests for proposals (RFP) for Thursday night streaming rights to both TV networks and digital companies. Notably, RFPs were even sent out to companies that aren't</p>
3 Mar 2016 ... Specifically, the NFL this past December sent out formal requests for proposals ( RFP) for Thursday night streaming rights to both TV networks ...