
Do you smell what the Mouse is cooking? ESPN, one of the largest subsidiaries of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), announced major agreements last week with two of the world’s most prominent sports leagues: the National Football League (NFL) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
The deals mark a significant push by ESPN to bolster its live sports portfolio ahead of a critical streaming launch, underscoring the growing battle for premium sports rights in an increasingly crowded media landscape.