ESPN signs deal for NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

US pay-television broadcaster ESPN acquired live rights to the National Football League Players Association Collegiate Bowl in a multi-year deal beginning in 2013.

The NFLPA Collegiate Bowl is an all-star game featuring college seniors who are eligible for the next NFL draft.

The 2013 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl will be shown live on ESPN2 and via online streaming service WatchESPN, on January 19.

The deal also includes four hours of live coverage of practice sessions, to be shown on January 17.