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Disney yanks ESPN, ABC from YouTube TV

Disney has pulled ESPN, ABC, and other major channels from YouTube TV after the two sides missed a deal deadline, according to the USA Today Network. The blackout affects popular networks like FX, Freeform, and ... more
RedZone to air commercials for first time after ESPN acquisition

RedZone, long celebrated for its uninterrupted coverage of NFL Sundays, will no longer be entirely commercial-free. Host Scott Hanson said Wednesday the NFL’s whip-around show will include ads this season, confirming the change during an ... more
ESPN acquires RedZone, other media assets from NFL in blockbuster deal

ESPN and the NFL have reached a blockbuster agreement that will transfer key NFL Media assets—including NFL Network, the RedZone Channel, and several regular-season games—into ESPN’s portfolio in exchange for equity potentially worth billions, according ... more
Shannon Sharpe fired from ESPN after $50M lawsuit settlement

Shannon Sharpe is officially out at ESPN following a high-profile legal battle that ended in a private settlement. The former NFL star quietly parted ways with the network after resolving a $50 million sexual assault ... more
ESPN nearing agreement to acquire NFL Network, Red Zone in major media move

ESPN and the NFL are closing in on a landmark agreement that could reshape the sports media landscape. According to multiple reports, including The Athletic and Sports Business Journal, the Disney-owned network is in advanced ... more
Why Did Disney Channels like ESPN and ABC Go Dark on DirecTV?

Sports fans were left frustrated Sunday night as Disney channels, including ESPN and ABC, went dark on DirecTV due to a carriage dispute between the two companies. The blackout occurred during the U.S. Open tennis ... more
ESPN uncertainty: Streaming questions as cable TV declines

What's next for the worldwide leader of sports now that Disney owns them? ESPN, the world's largest all-sports network, is pivoting towards streaming as its traditional cable TV model faces decline. The network, which has ... more

