EPL scores in its sale of TV broadcasting rights

New York

EVERY three years, England's Premier League tests its value as a television property, and usually, that test produces smiles among its clubs. Last week, it began the formal process of seeking more money from networks at home and abroad that want to broadcast its football games.

The first phase was to seek bids from the news media companies that want the British rights starting with the 2016-17 season.

Next year, perhaps by sprin…