Federal lawmakers express concern over Fox-Disney-WBD streaming sports joint venture
The lawmakers sent a letter to the CEOs of Fox, Disney and Warner Bros Discovery with 19 questions about their sports joint venture.
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.”
WNBA Draft draws 3 million to ESPN platforms
The 2024 WNBA Draft saw high interest thanks in part to Caitlin Clark’s participation in the event.
Standalone ESPN streamer will bundle with Hulu, Disney CEO says
The service will also include engaging features like fantasy sports and betting, CEO Bob Iger affirmed.
Fubo CEO accuses Fox, Disney of overcharging for channels
Fubo CEO David Gandler said Fox and ESPN are overcharging the streaming service by as much as 40 percent for its sports and entertainment channels.
ESPN begins pointing sports fans to regional networks
The inaugural integration will see the New England Sports Network listed among live sports programming within the ESPN app.
Ex-Apple exec Pete Distad to lead sports streaming service
The media executive held high-level roles at Apple and Disney’s Hulu, and will now be tasked with developing and launching a new sports streaming service.
Charter’s Spectrum TV offers free access to ESPN Plus
The Disney-owned sports service can be accessed by Spectrum TV customers with certain eligible plans.
Fox hopes to get 5 million customers for sports streaming service, CEO says
Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch affirmed he’s not “overly concerned” about any regulatory hurdles involving the sports joint venture.
Sports on streaming will get more expensive, Fubo CEO warns
The company is currently fighting two programming partners in court over plans to develop a competing sports-inclusive offering.
Fubo launches “Save My Sports” website as it battles Fox, ESPN in court
Fubo is bringing its fight against Fox, Disney and WBD to the court of public opinion.