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YouTube TV won’t get ESPN Unlimited until fall, exec confirms

YouTube TV subscribers will have to wait several more months before they can access ESPN Unlimited as part of their streaming TV plan.

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YouTube TV offers more details on lower-priced TV packages

YouTube TV is rolling out lower-cost programming packages that allow customers to choose between news, sports and entertainment bundles.

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YouTube TV sports-only package to cost $65 per month, include ESPN Unlimited

The package undercuts the main YouTube TV plan and mirrors genre-based bundles offered by Fubo and DIRECTV.

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Fox says sports, live news drove sign-ups to Fox One during Q2

Sports programming remains one of the core reasons why people are signing up for a Fox One subscription, but news consumers are stickier.

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Disney: YouTube TV dispute hurts sports revenue during fiscal Q1

Disney's two-week spat with YouTube TV hurt its sports revenue during its fiscal Q1, executives affirmed on Monday.

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ESPN closes NFL Media deal following DOJ approval

It is unclear what, if any, concessions ESPN and the NFL made to the Trump administration to seal the deal.

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Jimmy Zasowski promoted to President, Platform Distribution at Disney

The move comes as Disney navigates frequent distribution disputes and accelerates its direct-to-consumer strategy.

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ESPN launches new ad campaign promoting year-round sports coverage

The network is trying to avoid seasonality churn-out, similar to what co-owned streamer Fubo experiences each year.

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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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