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, Fox, WBD call off Venu Sports joint venture
The three broadcasters involving in the streaming joint venture Venu Sports have called off their plans to launch the service.
DirecTV, Dish present unified front against Fubo-Disney pay TV deal
DirecTV and Dish Network have signaled their willingness to continue challenging the launch of Venu Sports following Disney's decision to buy out Fubo.
Fubo, WBD signal willingness to restart carriage negotiations
The discussions were sparked by Fubo's willingness to settle its lawsuit over Venu Sports for $220 million.
Legendary sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel dies at 78
Long-time sports television broadcaster Greg Gumbel died on Friday at the age of 78; his family attributed the cause of death to a prolonged battle with cancer.
ESPN boss recaps network’s successes in 2024
ESPN had a lot to be proud of in 2024, and a major milestone is still ahead for 2025, the network's chairman Jimmy Pitaro said on Monday.
Venu Sports backers lose motion to dismiss Fubo lawsuit
Sports broadcasters who backed Venu Sports this week lost a motion to dismiss the antitrust case brought by Fubo.
Major League Baseball wants to shift more games to streaming TV
Major League Baseball is preparing to create new national packages that are intended for streaming distribution.
Fractured TV landscape for sports generates high interest in highlights
Younger sports fans are increasingly frustrated with the fractured landscape of televised events, so they're turning to highlights at a higher pace.
Disney streamers maintain profit during Q4, CTV ad business healthy
Domestic TV revenue attributed to ABC and other linear channels was $1.997 billion, down 5 percent compared to last year.
ESPN Plus “Monday Night Football” exclusive grabbed less than 2 million viewers
The game was the lowest-rated NFL telecast since a cable-exclusive match-up between the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders in 2008.
SiriusXM, ESPN Plus partner on free trial subscriptions
SiriusXM and ESPN Plus are teaming up to offer their respective subscribers access to each other's services through extended free trials.
FCC proposes $147,000 fine against ESPN over EAS tones
The FCC has proposed a $147,000 fine against the Walt Disney Company's ESPN for utilizing emergency alert tones in promotional spots last year.