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ESPN Bet to close, sports network forges partnership with DraftKings

ESPN Bet is winding down after the network ended its 10-year deal with Penn Entertainment earlier than expected.

November 6, 2025

Fubo is now offering subscriptions to third-party services within its own app.

November 5, 2025

Xperi says the layoffs will result in annual savings of $30 million to $35 million.

November 5, 2025

The decision comes amid an ongoing business fight between Google and Movies Anywhere parent Disney involving YouTube TV.

November 5, 2025

Gannett is rebranding its entire print and digital operation to USA Today Company, starting later this month.

November 4, 2025

LG Ad Solutions launched Agentiv, an AI platform to improve workflow automation and data collaboration across its ad tech operations.

November 3, 2025

The brand refresh was first noted in a press release for the film "F1: The Movie," which will stream on Apple TV in December.

November 3, 2025

DAZN has set an early 2026 deadline for the relaunch of FIFA Plus, a platform that offers access to live and on-demand soccer.

November 1, 2025

News of the launch comes amid Paramount's aggressive takeover offers, and as WBD prepares to spin out its cable networks from its streaming business.

October 31, 2025

The platform, an alternative to X/Twitter, has been accused of stoking confirmation bias and failing to address problematic behavior.

October 31, 2025

Sook's core annual salary is $3 million, with another $5 million in discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

October 30, 2025

AT&T is seeking declaratory relief from a federal court in Texas over its Luke Wilson ad that challenges T-Mobile's marketing.

October 30, 2025