Univision, an early Comcast critic, signs long-term sports deal

Univision, an early critic of Comcast's bid for Time Warner Cable, agreed to a long-term deal to bring the Hispanic media firm's sports network to Comcast cable subscribers.

Univision Deportes Network, which has exclusive rights to air Mexico's Liga MX soccer matches, will be offered starting next month to subscribers of Comcast's premium Digital Preferred package or its Latino services. UDN also airs international soccer matches, Formula 1 races and NFL, MLB and NBA games for Spanish-speaking audiences. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.