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Fox and ESPN Enter a New Streaming Era – Will It Change the Game for Sports Media?

ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro speaks about the new service. (Phil Ellsworth/ESPN Images) “Since 1979, we’ve really redefined what’s possible in sports media,” ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro told ...

ESPN Finally Enters Its Streaming Tomorrowland, Taking Wraps Off Long-Awaited Direct-To-Consumer App

After years of questions about its streaming future, ESPN is finally unveiling a new service that dramatically expands its ...
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ESPN’s DTC Rollout Aided by Stephen A. Smith and Its First Mascot

ESPN’s future is nearly here. On Thursday, sports fans can begin paying $30 per month for the entirety of ESPN’s offerings ...

Understanding ESPN’s big bet on how to keep up with fans: MoneyCall

My colleague Andrew Marchand has the must-read story of how ESPN got to this company-defining moment, under its chairman ...

Disney's new ESPN flagship streaming app launches Thursday. Here's what we know

The app will offer two subscription plans and grant access to ESPN's full content slate outside of the traditional TV bundle for the first time.

ESPN president teases more to come in new app

The launch of the ESPN DTC platform and new app is one of the seminal moments in the history of the WorldWide Leader in ...

ESPN’s streaming launch brings a TikTok-like feed and AI commentary

ESPN’s long-awaited live sports streaming service costs $29.99 per month and puts all 12 of the network’s linear channels, ...