ESPN+ now has 10.3 million subscribers, and was part of better-than-expected Q4 results for Disney
ESPN+ was a bright spot for Disney this time around.
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ESPN may move away from regular national MLB games on Mondays and Wednesdays in a new deal
A new MLB-ESPN contract might look different, especially when it comes to regular national Monday and Wednesday games.
UFC announces return of “The Ultimate Fighter” in March 2021 exclusively on ESPN+
ESPN+ will be a new home for all 28 previous seasons of The Ultimate Fighter, too.
ESPN’s Tony Reali helped to rescue a downed peregrine falcon
Reali wound up making a difference for an injured falcon Wednesday.
ABC punted Marlins-Cubs to ESPN in the middle of the ninth for coverage of President Trump being taken to hospital
The conclusion of Marlins-Cubs wasn't seen on ABC thanks to a special ABC News report.
Dan Patrick talks to SI on his “What am I doing here?” moment ahead of leaving ESPN in 2007
When Dan Patrick left ESPN in 2007, it was a bold move, and one that spurred a lot of discussion. This week, Patrick revealed some new and interesting details to Jimmy Traina of Sports Illustrated on how he felt approaching that move.
Shams Charania could be on the move from The Athletic and/or Stadium by the end of August, amidst the NBA playoffs
Charania's contracts with The Athletic and Stadium expire later this month. Both are looking to keep him, but other suitors could also get involved.
ESPN+ will soon have “Bettor Days” with Mike Greenberg, an Oklahoma State doc, “Roll The Tape,” and “Detail” with Gretzky, Montana, Ripken
Upcoming ESPN+ content includes Mike Greenberg interviewing bettors, a documentary on Oklahoma State, Cal Ripken Jr., Joe Montana, and Wayne Gretzky doing episodes of Detail, and more.
ESPN is reportedly interested in televising MAC games in the spring, and an “inevitable” wider spring shift might be fine for them
The MAC is proposing to play football in the spring, and other conferences may follow. ESPN reportedly has interest in televising the MAC's games then, and they may wind up being fine televising other conference games in the spring as well.
Rory McIlroy turned down the chance at a much-improved lie after on-course commentator stepped on his ball
After ESPN+ commentator Jane Crafter stepped on Rory's ball while helping to look for it, McIlroy faced a choice some of his competitors wouldn't have even considered.
ESPN’s PGA Championship coverage debut earns good reviews
Scott Van Pelt and a ton of live golf shots were welcome presences for ESPN's day 1 coverage of the PGA Championship.
ESPN condemns “indefensible” leak of video of Rachel Nichols’ private conversation in her hotel room
An ESPN employee took cellphone recordings of a video feed from Rachel Nichols' hotel room that was running without her knowledge while she was on the phone. Someone then leaked some of those recordings.
Reporters in NBA bubble share their experiences on food, hotels, and COVID-19 testing
"There are only 10 reporters and a handful of other folks who are going to be able to experience this and document it first-hand."
