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Disney pulls plug on ESPN 3, shifts content to ESPN Unlimited

Disney has shut down ESPN 3 as it shifts its distribution strategy toward ESPN Unlimited, which carries all programming from ESPN’s cable networks and ESPN Plus.

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YouTube TV to introduce lower-price, genre-based packages in 2026

YouTube TV will introduce new genre-based packages, including a sports plan, priced lower than its core programming tier.

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Antenna: Amazon gives Fox One edge over ESPN Unlimited

Fox's decision to partner with Amazon for sales of Fox One helped it grow faster than ESPN Unlimited, according to Antenna.

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Antenna: Fox One subscriptions surpass 2 million in October

The number of streamers watching content on Fox One surpassed 2 million subscribers since its mid-August launch.

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Cheapest ways to watch ESPN during YouTube TV dispute

ESPN and ABC are unavailable on YouTube, leaving many sports fans looking for alternative services.

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ABC, ESPN pulled from YouTube TV after contract expires

Around 10 million customers have lost access to ABC, ESPN, FX, National Geographic and other Disney-owned channels.

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YouTube negotiations with Disney could lead to sports-only tier

The sports tier, if it launches, would be a departure from Google's all-in pricing scheme for YouTube TV, which costs $83 per month.

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ESPN expands animated sports broadcasting pact with Sony

ESPN has renewed its partnership with Sony’s Beyond Sports to continue producing animated alternate broadcasts through the 2025-26 sports season.

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Antenna: Weekend sports boost adoption of Fox One, ESPN Unlimited

ESPN Unlimited saw more than 2 million new subscribers during its first 30 days on the market, while Fox One saw more than 1 million new subscribers, Antenna said.

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ESPN Unlimited, Fox One bundle debuts at $40 per month

The Walt Disney Company and Fox Corporation have rolled out a bundled offer that pairs the ESPN Unlimited streaming plan and Fox One app together.

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Disney reveals streaming price hikes as Kimmel set to return

Disney will be hiking the prices of its Disney Plus and Hulu streaming services, along with certain Disney Plus bundles that include Hulu and ESPN.

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Antenna: Amazon driving most Fox One sign-ups

Amazon was the single-biggest point of sales for Fox's new streaming service Fox One in August, according to Antenna.

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