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Long-Term Debt (Equity Units and RSNs) (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 01, 2017
Oct. 05, 2016
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Oct. 31, 2016
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items]            
Total Net Proceeds   $ 654,000,000 $ 0 $ 654,000,000 $ 0  
Total Long-Term Debt     1,420,000,000      
Equity units subject to mandatory redemption            
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items]            
Units Issued (in shares)   13.5        
Stock Purchase Contract Annual Rate 5.00% 5.00%        
Stock Purchase Contract Liability(a)   $ 98,000,000 66,000,000 $ 98,000,000    
Redemption of long-term debt     $ 32,000,000      
October series C 1.5% RSNs maturing 2024 | Other long-term debt            
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items]            
Total Long-Term Debt   $ 675,000,000       $ 675,000,000
RSN Annual Interest Rate   1.50%       1.50%