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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.
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’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 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.
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.