ESPN’s New Streaming Service Debuts April 12
ESPN today said its new $4.99 a month streaming service will launch April 12, and it will offer hundreds of live MLB, NHL, MLS games as well as thousands of college events. [...]
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Watch ESPN: Does It Require a Comcast Video Sub?
Q. I’m a Comcast video subscriber and I’ve been enjoying watching all kinds of sports on WatchESPN. But I’ve been thinking about getting rid of my video service and [...]
ESPN, NBC to Stream NFL Games On Phones
ESPN and NBC have announced plans to stream National Football League games on mobile phones, starting with ESPN’s 2017 season playoff coverage. Verizon, which had the [...]
Why Disney Could Dominate the Streaming Business
News Analysis Disney’s purchase today of much of Fox’s assets could make the company the most dominant force in streaming, both live and subscription Video on [...]
TV’s Grim Reaper Cancels 2 More Shows
CBS has decided to cancel the summer dramatic series, Zoo, after three seasons and 39 episodes, The Hollywood Reporter writes. The show, which was based on a James Patterson [...]
ESPN-Altice Showdown Could Impact Entire TV Industry
Disney-owned ESPN is demanding that cable operator Altice, which serves roughly 2.5 million video customers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, carry the ACC Network [...]
Disney Steps Into the Future With New Streaming Plans
Disney took a few bold steps into the future yesterday, announcing plans for two new streaming services, and a new licensing arrangement with Netflix. Click Amazon: Today’s [...]
ESPN Terminates Buzzer Beater Channel
ESPN has decided to terminate the ‘ESPN Buzzer Beater’ channel, part of the sports network’s continuing effort to cut costs and shift resources. Click [...]
DIRECTV Now Moves Longhorn Network From National Channel to Regional
DIRECTV Now has moved the ESPN-owned Longhorn Network from a national channel available to most subscribers to a regional sports channel that can be watched largely only in [...]
ESPN Firings: The Sports Bubble Is Bursting
ESPN yesterday fired roughly 100 employees, including some well-known on-air personalities such as Trent Dilfer, Jayson Stark and Len Elmore. Click Amazon: Roku Premiere [...]
ESPN Cancels The Sports Reporters
ESPN has canceled the Sunday morning show, The Sports Reporters, after nearly 30 years on the air, reports Sports Illustrated. The publication writes that the show, which [...]
ESPN App Added to DIRECTV Set-Tops
DIRECTV subscribers in five states can now access the ESPN app on their satellite set-tops, enabling them to watch live events from ESPN 3, SEC Network +, ACC Network Extra, [...]