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New optimism DirecTV-Disney dispute may be resolved soon
‘The Sports Reporters’ returns…as a YouTube show featuring NFL broadcasters?
The first episode of the new The Sports Reporters will feature no reporters beyond host Jeremy Schaap.
FS1, ESPN neglect ongoing college football games during halftime
"Stuff like this is why they will always be behind the curve!"
Veteran ESPN exec Stephanie Druley amongst those exiting in reshuffle
Druley had spent 34 years at ESPN and overseen many key properties.
US Open sticks with ESPN networks through 2037 under 12-year extension
ESPN will continue to televise tennis' US Open through at least 2037.
Judge blocks Venu Sports launch over Fubo lawsuit
Federal judge Margaret Garnett agreed with Fubo's claims against the Venu Sports joint venture, granting a preliminary injunction.
ESPN announces 2024 women’s volleyball schedule, including first regular season match on ABC
ESPN's volleyball coverage will expand this season.
ESPN inks deal with sports betting analyst Pamela Maldonado
ESPN has added another sports betting analyst heading into football season.
Jelly Roll’s ‘Get By’ is ESPN’s 2024 college football anthem
Jelly Roll is the featured artist for this year's ESPN's college football anthem.
Disney streaming, led by ESPN+, finally turns a profit
A strong quarter for ESPN+ finally leads to a profit for Disney streaming.
Disney again raising prices of streaming services
Another round of price increases is coming to Disney's streaming services.
Max Olson returning to ESPN after seven years with The Athletic
Olson worked for ESPN from 2012-17.
Russell Yurk reportedly joining ESPN as NFL officiating analyst
Former NFL replay VP Russell Yurk has reportedly been tabbed to succeed John Parry at ESPN.
Florida AG says public will ‘get to see what the ACC is hiding’ with ESPN contract release
"Now they are rightfully handing over these public records. We will continue to fight for transparency."
Kayla Burton joining NBC Sports Boston after stints with ESPN, NFL Network
A Boston-area native is heading back home.
ESPN wants huge sum for footage of Robbie Caldwell’s 2010 turkey insemination SEC Media Days comments
Everything you need to know about the NBA’s new broadcast rights package
Stephen A. Smith accuses critics of attempting to obstruct his contract negotiations: ‘You think I’m that stupid?’
"You think I haven’t noticed that the steam has elevated since everybody knows my contract is coming up?"
What Todd Frazier anticipates in ESPN’s Home Run Derby broadcast
"I dreamed about playing in the major leagues, but I also love commentating and pretending to be a broadcaster."
Dick Vitale calls out MLB hitters, fans respond
"I can’t ever recall in all the years as a baseball lover so many starters hitting .195 and lower."
ESPN opted to sublicense College Football Playoff games after ‘very attractive’ TNT Sports offer
It took a nine-figure offer to force ESPN's hand.
Clemson declined ACC, ESPN request to move South Carolina game to Black Friday
Clemson's lawsuit against the ACC revealed some interesting details about its partnership with ESPN.
ESPN gives Adrian Wojnarowski his own green room for free agency week
"Reserved for Woj."
NFL reporter Kalyn Kahler leaves The Athletic for ESPN
Kahler had been with The Athletic since 2022.
