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.”
Las Vegas Grand Prix draws sizable West Coast TV audience to ESPN
More than a million people stayed up late to watch the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix on ESPN last weekend.
Disney offers peek into ESPN earnings for first time
Disney has offered a peek into ESPN's earnings for the first time, and says the sports network's revenue and expenses will be disclosed in future earnings reports.
ESPN app lands on Vizio smart TV sets
Vizio has launched the standalone ESPN app on its SmartCast-enabled TV sets, the company announced on Tuesday.
More “Monday Night Football” games to simulcast on ABC
ABC will simulcast more Monday Night Football games this season as strikes involving Hollywood actors and writers continue on.
Monday Night Football draws over 22 million viewers
The inaugural Monday evening broadcast of the new NFL season grabbed 22.644 million, according to officials at ESPN.
Judge tosses lawsuit against Charter over Disney dispute
A federal judge in Florida has dismissed a pending class action lawsuit against Charter over its week-long dispute with Disney.
Spectrum parent Charter faces lawsuit over Disney dispute
A Spectrum TV customer in Florida is suing Charter for rejecting a temporary offer to keep ESPN, ABC and other channels on cable.
Charter to update shareholders after ABC, ESPN pulled from Spectrum TV
The situation involves fees, as well as Charter's desire to have Disney's sports channels moved out of a new, low-cost TV package.
ESPN partners with PENN Entertainment on sportsbook
ESPN and PENN Entertainment say they are teaming up on a new sports betting product.
Disney holds talks with pro-sports leagues about ESPN investment
Disney executives have held discussions with the NBA, NFL and others about taking a minority stake in ESPN, according to a new report.
Disney evaluating traditional TV business, CEO says
Disney CEO Bob Iger says the company may offload ABC, ESPN and other parts of its traditional TV business.
ESPN issues pink slips to 20 on-air broadcasters
ESPN has laid off nearly two dozen of its on-air broadcasters, including well-known analysts, as part of a broader cost-cutting move.