ESPN
ESPN is an international sports television network based in the United States. The company operates as a joint venture between the Walt Disney Company and Hearst Television. ESPN is an acronym for “Entertainment and Sports Program Network.”
CW Sports to stream live on ESPN App starting August 4
The launch will see the debut of "WWE NXT" from the CW Network on the ESPN app, with a two-hour program running that week.
Fresh Disney job cuts impact workers at ESPN, Pixar
Disney is eliminating several hundred positions across Pixar, National Geographic, ABC News, ESPN and other entertainment operations.
Fox is most-watched network during FIFA World Cup tournament
The company has pulled in an average weekly audience of 7.48 million to 8.16 million viewers during the tournament, according to ratings data.
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ESPN: Linda Cohn, longest-serving “SportsCenter” anchor, to retire
Cohn will make her final appearances on “SportsCenter” on June 26; her official retirement date is June 30.
Stanley Cup games to stream on ESPN app during DIRECTV-Scripps dispute
A prolonged blackout involving Scripps will not affect DIRECTV subscribers’ ability to watch Stanley Cup games, provided they stream them online.
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Scripps channels dropped from DIRECTV after carriage contract expires
A spokesperson for DIRECTV said Scripps was demanding "the highest rates we've ever seen" for continued carriage of the channels.
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Report: Disney wants NFL Network moved to cheaper Comcast package
Disney is pushing to Comcast move NFL Network to a broader tier, while Comcast resists without long-term clarity.
NFL Network goes dark on Comcast’s Xfinity TV
The carriage dispute is the first involving NFL Network and its sister channel NFL RedZone since both were acquired by ESPN earlier this year.
CW Network strikes content distribution pacts with ESPN, Roku
The CW Network will offer its shows through The Roku Channel and live sports through ESPN Unlimited this year.
Disney shakes up streaming executive team following key departure
The Walt Disney Company is reorganizing parts of its streaming-focused executive team following the departure of a senior product manager.
Disney CEO confirms layoffs impacting 1,000 jobs
The layoffs are heavily concentrated in marketing and publicity functions, with entire divisions eliminated and senior executives including digital marketing leaders departing.
Sling TV launches “Essential” pack with ESPN, Disney Channel
The plan costs $20 per month and includes access to two ESPN network, the Disney Channel, MeTV and other networks.