ESPN+ gets U.S. deal for FA Cup Final, matches

ESPN ESPN+ has reached a new multi-year deal to stream FA Cup matches -- including the FA Cup Final -- in the United States. The deal also includes the FA Community Shield, the annual match between FA Cup and Premier League champions to start the English football season. The FA Cup competition is the oldest domestic cup tournament in the world, and was first played in 1871-1872. Over 700 clubs in England are registered for the tournament. Coverage for the 2018-19 tournament will begin on Nov. 10