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.”
Forthcoming ESPN streaming service will include ESPN Plus
Disney will include ESPN Plus when it launches a streaming service that offers ESPN's cable channels next year, the network's president affirmed this week.
ABC to simulcast more “Monday Night Football” games
Disney is increasing the number of "Monday Night Football" games offered on ABC this season after reaching an agreement with the NFL to do so.
Ampere: Football helps streaming services grab new customers
Analysts say TV networks might inhibit future vMVPD growth if they continue putting sports on their own direct-to-consumer products
ABC sees high viewership with college football games
The network was the most-watched for college football games in September, per Nielsen data.
Disney says DirecTV misunderstood “clean slate” clause
The entertainment giant says the FCC should toss the pay TV provider's good faith complaint, because it involves a routine term to resolve and prevent litigation.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski announces retirement
Wojnarowski is leaving the media industry to become the GM of the men's basketball team at his alma mater.
Audience dips for ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” in Week 2
Around 15 million people watched the match-up between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons.
Tentative deal brings Disney-owned ABC, ESPN back to DirecTV
The tentative deal will allow DirecTV and U-Verse customers to watch live sports and entertainment on Disney-owned networks, and includes future perks like access to Disney-owned apps.
ESPN sees lower audience for Week 1 Monday Night Football game
More Americans watched Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers get hurt in Week 1 last year, compared to the number of fans who witnessed his return on Monday.
Fueled by sports, ESPN apps see record weekend traffic
Pro and college football and the U.S. Open tournament drew immense interest to ESPN's digital platforms and apps.
ABC to simulcast Jets-49ers “Monday Night Football” game
ABC will simulcast a highly-anticipated match-up between the New York Jets and the San Francisco 49ers on Monday — which is good news for DirecTV customers who have an antenna.
DirecTV taps Steamboat Willie in new ad campaign on Disney dispute
DirecTV has tapped a former Disney character to draw attention to its ongoing carriage dispute with the Walt Disney Company.