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ESPN chairman talks new streaming service, what fans can expect from NFL deal

For ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, the idea to bring fans a way to watch the network's signature show customized to their own favorite teams and favorite sports came from being a "huge sports fan" ...

Disney CEO Bob Iger: We don't want to dismiss competition, but we're positioned 'extremely well'

Disney CEO Bob Iger and ESPN Chair Jimmy Pitaro join CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss ESPN's new streaming platform, ...

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

After years of being asked how it would respond to the streaming explosion, ESPN is finally unveiling a new ...

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

The media giants face the difficult task of winning over roughly 65 million “cord never” households while avoiding linear TV cord-cutting.

ESPN’s best week ever? Company chairman Jimmy Pitaro addresses the major NFL, WWE moves

ESPN's top leader addressed a range of topics, across NFL Network, RedZone, NFL regular-season games, the Aug. 21 app launch ...

Apple, Netflix in middle of MLB broadcasting chaos with major changes coming

MLB is about to toss a changeup with its media partnerships. Apple TV+ potentially could soon end its union with MLB and ...

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 ...

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 ...