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Disney and YouTube TV reach carriage deal after 2-week blackout; Disney reportedly lost $4.3 million daily during standoffDisney and YouTube TV have finally reached a new carriage agreement, ending a two-week blackout that affected subscribers' access to Disney...15 Nov, 2025, 06.38 AM IST- Netflix or ESPN? Where to watch WWE Raw, Smackdown, WrestleMania, other Premium Live EventsEven after deal between WWE and ESPN, Netflix will continue to stream WWE RAW and Smackdown as per schedule for viewers in the US. Internat...06 Aug, 2025, 11.00 PM IST
- ESPN adds WWE’s WrestleMania, Royal Rumble as streaming service sets August 21 launch. Check detailsESPN's new streaming service, launching August 21, will feature WWE's premium live events like WrestleMania starting in 2026, under a five-...06 Aug, 2025, 06.47 PM IST
- Lee Corso to retire after legendary run on ESPN's College GameDayCollege football legend Lee Corso will retire from ESPN’s College GameDay after his final broadcast on August 30. Known for his entertainin...17 Apr, 2025, 11.37 PM IST
- Disney in search of perhaps its greatest sequel, successor to Bob IgerDisney is in a thorough search for Bob Iger's successor after a tumultuous period under Bob Chapek. The company has established a successio...20 Mar, 2025, 10.49 AM IST
- Stephen A Smith signs new $100 million ESPN deal: ReportStephen A Smith has been with ESPN for two decades, and became a permanent fixture on First Take in 2012. The new contract will now pay him...08 Mar, 2025, 01.22 AM IST
- Disney names James Gorman as new chairman, to announce next CEO in early 2026Walt Disney announced on Monday that it will appoint a new CEO in early 2026, naming James Gorman, currently executive chairman of Morgan S...21 Oct, 2024, 07.32 PM IST
- Disney-DirecTV Dispute: Will viewers miss US Open Finals and Trump-Harris US Presidential Debate?A significant dispute between Disney and DirecTV has left millions of subscribers without access to popular channels, including ESPN, FX, a...02 Sep, 2024, 11.41 PM IST
- Disney sees AI helping to personalize new ESPN appAs audiences shift away from cable TV, Disney is crafting a plan to offer its flagship ESPN network as a standalone app for the first time ...28 Aug, 2024, 10.52 PM IST
- NBA signs media deals with Disney, Amazon, Comcast worth $77 billionThe NBA renewed its partnerships with Disney, NBCUniversal, and Amazon for $77 billion over 11 years, starting from the 2025-26 season. Thi...25 Jul, 2024, 09.52 PM IST
- Hunt for Disney CEO Bob Iger's successor kicks into high gearDisney delays CEO successor decision, focusing on internal and external candidates like Dana Walden, Josh D'Amaro, and Jimmy Pitaro. Past f...04 Apr, 2024, 06.42 AM IST
- ESPN strikes $1.5B deal to jump into sports betting with Penn EntertainmentDisney-owned ESPN is rebranding an existing betting app owned by Penn Entertainment and giving it the exclusive right to use the ESPN name....09 Aug, 2023, 06.42 AM IST
- ESPN’s Jimmy Pitaro will decide the fate of cable TVFor now, ESPN operates two largely distinct businesses. It shows the biggest sports matchups almost exclusively on traditional TV channels ...02 May, 2023, 12.12 AM IST
- Third restructuring in five years: Disney to cut 7,000 jobs in major revampDisney is the latest media company to announce job cuts in response to slowing subscriber growth and increased competition for streaming vi...09 Feb, 2023, 09.28 AM IST
- Disney investors await CEO Bob Iger's revival plan with results on tapDisney and Bob Iger are under pressure from activist investor Nelson Peltz, chief executive of Trian Fund Management, who has launched a pr...08 Feb, 2023, 10.41 AM IST
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