A former N.F.L. player’s mother criticized ESPN for giving an award honoring her son to the British royal. In his speech, Harry said he respects her advocacy.
Category: ESPN
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As N.B.A. TV Deal Nears, Warner Bros. Discovery Is on the Outside
The company’s TNT channel and the N.B.A. have long been inextricably linked, but that may end after next season. Plus, Charles Barkley is retiring.
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In a Surprise, Disney+ Becomes Profitable
The streaming service added 6 million subscriptions and made $47 million in its latest quarter, helping Disney deliver stronger-than-expected earnings.
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Howie Schwab, ESPN Researcher and Trivia Star, Dies at 63
He stepped out of his behind-the-scenes role in 2004 when he was cast as the ultimate sports know-it-all on the game show “Stump the Schwab.”
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The Takeaways from Disney’s Proxy Battle with Nelson Peltz
New voting rules made for sharper attacks, while a bold defense kept the activist investor at bay. But pressure remains on the company’s chief, Bob Iger.
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Disney Adds to Its Defenses With Strong Earnings — and Taylor Swift
The media giant beat analysts’ profit forecasts and announced a slew of new content. Will that be enough to fend off the activist investor Nelson Peltz?
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ESPN, Fox and Others to Launch Sports Streaming Service: What to Know
The joint venture announced by Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery will offer a lot, but it may not be enough on its own for serious fans.
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Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Join Forces for Sports Streaming Service
The move comes as viewers abandon cable and the rising price of the rights to show sporting events is seen as a major issue for media companies
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To Boost Profits, Disney Cracks Down on Password Sharing
The parent company of the streaming services Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu announced the change in updated service agreements this week.
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Pat McAfee’s On-Air Slams of ESPN Executive Show a Network Power Shift
For decades, the biggest star at ESPN was ESPN. That’s changing as it transitions from cable dominance to a much less certain streaming future.
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Why a Warner Bros.-Paramount Does (and Doesn’t) Makes Sense
A potential merger could bolster their streaming businesses and negotiating power with cable operators. But their crushing debt load could be a turn-off.
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A Big Earnings Day for Iger and Disney
Investors, including the activist Nelson Peltz, are awaiting an earnings report from Disney — and updates on potential deals, cost cuts and more.