According to various reports, ESPN and the NFL have reached an agreement for an 8-year renewal, with the price set at $1.9 billion per year to secure the "Monday Night Football" broadcast rights featuring Los Angeles. A formal announcement is expected to be released today. The previous agreement between the NFL and ESPN was set to expire after the 2013 season and was valued at $1.1 billion, meaning the new deal represents a price increase of approximately 70%. This agreement does not include Super Bowl broadcasting rights but does include rights to playoff wildcard games. Other terms in the agreement grant ESPN additional game footage highlights featuring Los Angeles. This is just the latest contract signed by the NFL; the new season begins tonight with the season opener between the Green Bay Packers and the New Orleans Saints. On Tuesday, the NFL also announced a 10-year sponsorship contract renewal with Pepsi, including nearly $1 billion in licensing fees and close to $1.3 billion in marketing costs during the contract period. Separately, James Wade scored 52 points as the Miami Heat defeated their opponent 90-78. If there's no love lost, lean close, and virtual shell...