Discovery preferred bidder in Scripps takeover battle, in deal for at least $90 a share -- sources By: CNBC.com News July 27, 2017 at 09:31 AM EDT The operator of TLC and Animal Planet enters exclusive talks after edging out Viacom, sources tell CNBC. Read More >> Related Stocks: Discovery Comm B Discovery Communications Via Renewables Inc Cl A Viacom Visa