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How ESPN Went From Disney’s Financial Engine to Its Problem

The sports juggernaut continues to earn billions of dollars for Disney, but profits are down and opportunities for growth have dwindled.

By Kevin Draper and Brooks Barnes

Cable Television Cheddar News Drahi, Patrick (1963- ) Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures News and News Media

Altice USA Said to Be Considering a Sale of Cheddar News

The cable company acquired the network, once billed as “CNBC for millennials,” in 2019 for $200 million.

By Lauren Hirsch and Benjamin Mullin

Cable Television ESPN Iger, Robert A Major League Baseball National Basketball Assn National Football League Television Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming Walt Disney Company

ESPN Is Said to Talk With Leagues About Taking Stake in Network

The Disney-controlled channel is trying to find a way forward in the streaming age and has had discussions with the N.F.L., the N.B.A. and Major League Baseball.

By Benjamin Mullin Lauren Hirsch and Kevin Draper

Cable Television Layoffs and Job Reductions Mankiewicz, Ben Movies Scorsese, Martin Spielberg, Steven Turner Classic Movies Warner Bros Discovery

Plot Twist at Turner Classic Movies Upsets Film Fans

The network’s owner, Warner Bros. Discovery, promised there would be little to no change for viewers despite budget cuts behind the scenes.

By Brooks Barnes