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Bill Rasmussen, ESPN founder, dies at 93 after Parkinson’s battle

ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen, who envisioned a dedicated sports channel, has died. He was ninety-three years old after a battle with Parkinson's disease. Rasmussen's ambitious idea transformed sports media consumption for fans worldwide. His vision launched ESPN in 1979, creating a global sports media powerhouse. The network's evolution into a…

The Economic Times

Disney layoffs: Hundreds of jobs cut across ESPN, Pixar, other units

Walt Disney Company has initiated significant workforce reductions across its various business units. Corporate teams, ESPN, and film studios are among the affected departments in this restructuring. National Geographic and Pixar experienced the most substantial job cuts within their respective divisions. This marks the third round of layoffs as the…

The Economic Times

ESPN starts layoffs tied to NFL Network acquisition, memo says

ESPN is undergoing a significant round of layoffs for the first time in three years after taking over NFL Network in April

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ESPN Boss Jimmy Pitaro Explains Reason for Mass Layoffs, Which Include a Number of Big Names

NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero is among the high-profile names expected to be cut in ESPN’s latest round of layoffs.

Sports Illustrated

ESPN personality Chris Berman, 70, announces retirement plans

Sports commentator has been with the network since 1979

The Independent UK

How to Watch ‘College GameDay’ in Week 11 Amid YouTube TV-ESPN Dispute

Pat McAfee provided one free solution for viewers caught in the middle of the ESPN-YouTube TV feud.

Sports Illustrated

ESPN Executive Won't Shut the Door on Working With Fox on College Football 'RedZone'

ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro spoke to whether the platform would be open to eventually introducing a product similar to 'NFL RedZone' for college football.

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Inside The NBA's Initial ESPN Schedule Is Out, And I Won't Be The Only Fan Disappointed By Some Major Changes

Fans may want to sit down for this.

Cinemablend

ESPN President Confirms Plans for Charles Barkley, 'Inside the NBA' Next Season

Barkley has been outspoken about his frustration with the show moving from TNT to ESPN next season.

Sports Illustrated

ESPN President Says Stephen A. Smith's Role Covering NFL Could Expand Even Further

Smith, already a ubiquitous presence on ESPN, could show up in even more football programming.

Sports Illustrated

ESPN says its direct-to-consumer streaming service will debut in September at $29.99 a month

ESPN says its new streaming service will debut in September, allowing consumers to buy access to all of its various networks directly for $29.99 a month

The Independent UK

Smith, ESPN agree to 5-year extension. The deal is worth at least $100 million, AP source says

ESPN says it has agreed to a five-year extension with Stephen A

The Independent UK

Disney Plus just tipped a huge upgrade for millions — here's what we know

Disney just revealed a potential upgrade coming soon to Disney Plus. Here's what you need to know.

Tom’s Guide

Stephen A. Smith Says He Believes He Will Remain at ESPN

Stephen A. Smith cites his relationship with ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro as big reason for staying at the network.

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ESPN Announces Dick Vitale's Return to College Basketball Broadcasting

The longtime ESPN basketball analyst is in remission after multiple cancer battles.

Player One

Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson Being Considered To Become Next Disney Head

Disney is reportedly eyeing Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson as one of the candidates in replacing CEO Bob Iger in 2026.

Multichannel News

Disney Fee Dispute With DirecTV Goes Public During College Football Games

On-screen messages warn viewers of imminent blackout

The Independent UK

Your own personalized 'SportsCenter'? ESPN working on that for upcoming streaming service

Sports fans may be able to click on a personalized version of the “SportsCenter” highlights show, developed with the help of artificial intelligence, as soon as next year on a new streaming service that is in the works at ESPN

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Disney Poaches YouTube Subscription Exec Adam Smith for Chief Product and Technology Officer Role

Smith, who oversaw YouTube Music and YouTube Premium as VP of product management at Google, will report to Disney Entertainment co-chairs Alan Bergman and Dana Walden, and ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro

The Independent UK

The four Disney execs who could succeed CEO Bob Iger as Keeper of the Magic Kingdom

The potential successors have been narrowed down to just four contenders

The Independent UK

Inside the real-life ‘Succession’ story playing out at Disney to replace CEO Bob Iger

Bob Iger has made finding a suitable successor his chief priority

WEKU

Women's NCAA championship TV ratings crush the men's competition

At its peak, 24 million basketball fans tuned in to watch the women's championship between Iowa and South Carolina, making it the most-watched basketball game since 2019.

Broadcasting & Cable

Bodying Up to the Magnificent '3 Body Problem,' the Bold David Ellis, the Rediscovered Sublime, the Surging CTV Biz and the Victorious Dawn Staley

Also in this week's 'Next Text,' we throw some deserved shade at the far right culture warriors at 'OutKick'

International Business Times

ESPN's Digital Revolution: A Two-Phase Streaming Strategy To Thrive Amid Cable Decline

ESPN is revamping its strategy with a two-part streaming plan to combat declining cable subscriptions and stay ahead in the sports media landscape.

Broadcasting & Cable

ESPN Signs Six-Year, $7.8 Billion Extension for the Expanding College Football Playoff Tournament

Deal will pay the College Football Playoff $1.3 Billion a season through 2032

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