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.”
Disney, YouTube TV reach deal to restore ESPN, ABC
Google and Disney have reached an agreement that allows ESPN, ABC and other networks to be restored to YouTube TV.
Disney posts mixed results for fiscal Q4
Disney posted a mixed bag of financial results for its fiscal Q4, with revenue boosted by streaming but nearly offset by lower income from traditional linear networks like ABC and FX.
EARNINGS REPORT
Nielsen data reveals “Monday Night Football” audience drop during YouTube TV dispute
The Monday evening football program lost 1.2 million viewers during the first week of Disney's dispute with YouTube TV, the Nielsen data showed.
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Google pressures Disney to lower subscriber fees for ESPN as YouTube TV spat drags on
Google is holding out hope that Disney will offer it a lower rate for ESPN — something that could trigger similar demands from other companies, if Disney accepts Google's offer.
YouTube TV to start issuing $20 bill credits on Sunday as ESPN remains offline
YouTube TV will start issuing $20 bill credits on Sunday as its dispute with Disney over channels like ESPN and ABC enters a second week.
Disney says ESPN to remain off YouTube TV through college football weekend
Both sides are still at odds over certain terms, including how much Google should pay Disney for distribution of ESPN, ABC and other channels on YouTube TV.
ESPN Bet to close, sports network forges partnership with DraftKings
ESPN Bet is winding down after the network ended its 10-year deal with Penn Entertainment earlier than expected.
Nielsen: World Series dominates ratings, Monday Night Football viewership falls
Game 7 of the World Series was the most-watched, non-aggregate TV event, attracting nearly 27 million viewers to Fox.
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YouTube TV won’t restore ABC stations for Election Night coverage
The streaming cable alternative said there are plenty of other sources for Election Night information.
Disney execs wrongly claim YouTube TV pulled channels without warning
Disney and YouTube have both been warning TV viewers for weeks that a disruption was likely.
ABC, ESPN pulled from YouTube TV after contract expires
Around 10 million customers have lost access to ABC, ESPN, FX, National Geographic and other Disney-owned channels.
YouTube negotiations with Disney could lead to sports-only tier
The sports tier, if it launches, would be a departure from Google's all-in pricing scheme for YouTube TV, which costs $83 per month.