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.”
Fubo CEO said company would go bankrupt if Venu Sports launched
The sports-focused streaming service projected revenue losses of as much as $95 million and the possibility of being delisted from the NYSE by the end of the year.
ESPN promotes two executives, warns of impending layoffs
ESPN has promoted two executives to more senior roles as part of a broader internal restructuring at the sports network.
Disney hires Adam Smith away from Google’s YouTube
At Google, Smith worked on YouTube Music, YouTube Premium and other video-based subscription products.
WNBA secures national TV deal with NBC, ESPN, Prime Video
The WNBA has inked a multi-year national broadcast partnership with Comcast's NBC, Disney's ESPN and Amazon's Prime Video through 2036.
NBA announces 11-year TV deal with NBC, Prime Video, ESPN
The NBA has affirmed its 11-year broadcast deal with Comcast's NBC Sports, Amazon's Prime Video and Disney's ESPN, starting with the 2025-26 season.
NBA Board approves telecast deal with ESPN, Prime Video, NBC
Warner Bros Discovery has five days to match an offer to keep pro basketball on TNT Sports.
Game 5 of NBA Finals draws 12.2 million to ABC
More than 12.2 million American households tuned in to watch the Boston Celtics defeat the Dallas Mavericks for the NBA Championship.
Netflix approaches ESPN, CBS & NBC about producing Christmas NFL games
Some of the broadcasters have expressed a hesitancy to help Netflix produce their Christmas Day games.
Lawmakers: Venu Sports could harm sports fans, cable companies
Two members of Congress have sent a follow-up letter to Fox, Disney and Warner Bros Discovery seeking additional information about their sports-focused joint venture, Venu Sports.
NBA close to $76 billion deal with national TV broadcasters
Negotiations with Comcast's NBC, Amazon's Prime Video and Disney's ESPN are progressing.
ABC grabs nearly 2 million for Monaco Grand Prix coverage
ESPN's coverage of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix drew nearly 2 million viewers to ABC early Sunday morning.
ESPN, TNT Sports to jointly present college football playoff games
WBD's TNT Sports will present two first-round CFP games during the 2024 and 2025 season as part of the agreement.