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Jeff Zucker, whose nine-year run atop CNN ended this past February, is in advanced talks to join private equity firm RedBird Capital Partners.
Why it matters: Zucker would give added media industry depth to RedBird, as it increases its focus on professional sports investing.
When Peyton Manning retired from the NFL in 2016, many assumed he'd become a broadcaster. Instead, in typical Peyton fashion, he called an audible.
"Omaha!"
The intrigue: Manning audibled because, like his playing days, he noticed something — a hole in the coverage, a chance to make a big play that could change the game.
