The league’s longtime television partners, including ESPN and Turner, are undergoing major changes, which could alter how games are watched.
Category: ESPN
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Cricket-Loving Diaspora in U.S. Attracts Big Media Investments
Investors are trying to capitalize on the relatively small — but loyal and growing — audience for the sport.
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Disney and Charter Reach Agreement, Ending Cable Standoff
The standoff between the two companies had raised questions about the future of the cable bundle.
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One of the Biggest Cable Companies Says Cable TV Isn’t Working
The company told investors Friday that its fraught negotiation with the Walt Disney Company was a sign of a larger problem with the traditional cable-TV business model.
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Bob Iger Tweaks Disney’s Strategy on Streaming
The C.E.O. of the media giant has shifted focus to making more money from subscribers after losing billions in a bid to build scale.
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ESPN Enters Sports Gambling in $2 Billion Deal With Casino Company
ESPN Bet will be operated by Penn Entertainment, which said it was selling its platform’s previous brand, Barstool Sports, back to its founder.
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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.
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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.
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Different Sides of Bill Walton and Wilt Chamberlain in New Series
New documentaries explore the star-crossed careers and delicate spirits of Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Walton, two of basketball’s greatest.
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The Costs of the Hollywood Actors’ Strike
Strikes by actors and screenwriters have ground movie and TV productions to a halt, with consequences likely to be felt across the entertainment industry.
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San Diego State Opts to Stay in the Mountain West Conference
San Diego State had to make a decision about whether to leave the Mountain West Conference. It stayed put, but a move to the Pac-12 still beckons.
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ESPN Layoffs to Cut Costs Include Jalen Rose, Jeff Van Gundy and Suzy Kolber
The layoffs included several well known broadcasters, including Suzy Kolber, Jeff Van Gundy and Jalen Rose.