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Charter-owned Spectrum’s August 2023 message to ESPN viewers about the channel being pulled.

Charter

Media stock price dips show impact of Charter approach beyond Disney

A photo of Charter CEO Chris Winfrey (L), and a photo of a Spectrum truck in Worchester, MA in 2021 from Ashley Green/The Worchester Telegram and Gazette, via USA Today Sports (R).

Charter

Charter CEO says they may move on from Disney ‘permanently’ amidst ‘broken’ system

As football season nears, Spectrum customers may lose ESPN and Disney-owned channels

Spectrum cable customers are expected to lose Disney-owned cable channels like ESPN as the college football season is about to start.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – FEBRUARY 05: A view of the logo during ESPN The Party on February 5, 2016 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for ESPN)

Disney

Bob Iger focused on ESPN’s Direct to Consumer transition, but not too soon

Tech companies reportedly interested in NBA local media rights if Diamond Sports bankruptcy worsens

If the Bally Sports RSNs are dropped by Comcast and/or DirecTV, tech companies could be poised to strike.

Tech companies also rumored as possible ESPN strategic partners

Add a litany of tech companies to the list of possible “strategic partners” for ESPN. Per the New...

Comcast president Mike Cavanagh. (Comcast.)

Comcast

Comcast’s Mike Cavanagh says idea of them taking an ESPN stake is ‘very improbable’

ESPN ‘strategic partners’ seem likely to be private equity firms

John Ourand of Sports Business Journal found, after consultation with sources, that private equity seems likely to be the "strategic partner" ESPN might work with.

Bob Iger on CNBC in July 2023.

ABC

Bob Iger says ABC ‘may not be core’ to Disney, which could have major ESPN and sports implications

ESPN reportedly in talks with former Golden State Warriors executive Bob Myers

Myers would be a huge boost to ESPN's NBA coverage.

Nate Silver says Disney layoffs have ‘substantially impacted’ FiveThirtyEight, and he expects he’ll be leaving

"My contract is up soon and I expect that I'll be leaving at the end of it."

First round of ESPN layoffs starts, includes 43-year vet Mike Soltys

This looks to be the first of three waves of ESPN layoffs, with another one also focusing not on on-air talent by the summer, followed by cutbacks to on-air talent.

Pat McAfee launches speculation after posting photo with Disney CEO Bob Iger

"#UpToSomethingSZN"

ESPN layoffs reportedly set to come in three rounds, with massive paycuts also floated for on-air talent

"I do think they're going to go to some other people who make big numbers and say 'You can stay, but we're going to cut you in half.' People are going to have decisions to make on that."

Adam Silver denies interest in running Disney, says ‘I have no intention of going anywhere’

"I love my job at the NBA. I have no intention of going anywhere."

NBA’s Adam Silver reportedly on short list to eventually replace Bob Iger

The NBA commissioner is notably among a list of names already being put forward as Bob Iger's next successor.

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 05: The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Robert Iger delivers remarks during an event introducing Disney’s new “Magic of Healthy Living” program at the Newseum June 5, 2012 in Washington, DC. As part of the new healthy eating initiative, all products advertised on Disney’s child-focused television channels, radio stations and Web sites must adhear to a new set of strict nutritional standards. Addionally, Disney-licensed products that meet criteria for limited calories, saturated fat, sodium and sugar can display a logo – Mickey Mouse ears and a check mark – on their packaging. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Disney

ESPN executive moves may further reduce Disney spinoff or sale discussion

Disney+ cancels highly-anticipated ‘Mighty Ducks’ series & ‘Big Shot’

The two shows lasted just two seasons on the Disney+ streaming platform before they were given the ax.