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The Latest Breaking News from Jimmy Pitaro

Smith, ESPN agree to 5-year extension. The deal is worth at least $100 million, AP source says

ESPN says it has agreed to a five-year extension with Stephen A

The Independent UK

Disney Walks From MLB Deal; ESPN Bet Could Be Out Next

Disney opted out of its TV rights deal with Major League Baseball. Penn Entertainment CEO issues ESPN Bet warning.

Investors Business Daily

Disney Plus just tipped a huge upgrade for millions — here's what we know

Disney just revealed a potential upgrade coming soon to Disney Plus. Here's what you need to know.

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Stephen A. Smith Says He Believes He Will Remain at ESPN

Stephen A. Smith cites his relationship with ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro as big reason for staying at the network.

Sports Illustrated

ESPN Announces Dick Vitale's Return to College Basketball Broadcasting

The longtime ESPN basketball analyst is in remission after multiple cancer battles.

Sports Illustrated

Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson Being Considered To Become Next Disney Head

Disney is reportedly eyeing Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson as one of the candidates in replacing CEO Bob Iger in 2026.

Player One

Disney Fee Dispute With DirecTV Goes Public During College Football Games

On-screen messages warn viewers of imminent blackout

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Your own personalized 'SportsCenter'? ESPN working on that for upcoming streaming service

Sports fans may be able to click on a personalized version of the “SportsCenter” highlights show, developed with the help of artificial intelligence, as soon as next year on a new streaming service that is in the works at ESPN

The Independent UK

Disney Poaches YouTube Subscription Exec Adam Smith for Chief Product and Technology Officer Role

Smith, who oversaw YouTube Music and YouTube Premium as VP of product management at Google, will report to Disney Entertainment co-chairs Alan Bergman and Dana Walden, and ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro

Multichannel News

The four Disney execs who could succeed CEO Bob Iger as Keeper of the Magic Kingdom

The potential successors have been narrowed down to just four contenders

The Independent UK

Inside the real-life ‘Succession’ story playing out at Disney to replace CEO Bob Iger

Bob Iger has made finding a suitable successor his chief priority

The Independent UK

Women's NCAA championship TV ratings crush the men's competition

At its peak, 24 million basketball fans tuned in to watch the women's championship between Iowa and South Carolina, making it the most-watched basketball game since 2019.

WEKU

Bodying Up to the Magnificent '3 Body Problem,' the Bold David Ellis, the Rediscovered Sublime, the Surging CTV Biz and the Victorious Dawn Staley

Also in this week's 'Next Text,' we throw some deserved shade at the far right culture warriors at 'OutKick'

Broadcasting & Cable

ESPN's Digital Revolution: A Two-Phase Streaming Strategy To Thrive Amid Cable Decline

ESPN is revamping its strategy with a two-part streaming plan to combat declining cable subscriptions and stay ahead in the sports media landscape.

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ESPN Signs Six-Year, $7.8 Billion Extension for the Expanding College Football Playoff Tournament

Deal will pay the College Football Playoff $1.3 Billion a season through 2032

Sports Illustrated

Pat McAfee Opens Up About Calling Out ESPN Executive: ‘We’re at War’

Pat McAfee says calling Norby Williamson a rat was just a warning shot.

Fortune

ESPN used to be Disney’s cash cow. Now, its revenue is declining, and Bob Iger is looking to sell a stake

The sports network depends on cable TV for revenue. But cable is on the decline since the rise of streaming.

Fortune

Bob Iger lures back 2 former execs who were once in line for the Disney CEO job

The former heirs apparent will work as consultants for now.

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Putting the Band Back Together: Bob Iger Brings Back Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs

Disney chief enlists some familiar faces to help navigate a complicated transition to direct-to-consumer streaming

The Independent UK

ESPN considers adding sports leagues as partners as it transitions from cable to digital

ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro says the network could take on a sports league as a minority partner as the network continues its transition from a cable channel to a digital company

Broadcasting & Cable

It's Time? ESPN Making Real Plans to Stream 'Flagship' Cable Channel Direct-to-Consumer

Two weeks ago, ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro said ESPN would become a standalone streaming destination 'when it makes sense.' After several reports of epic Q1 cord-cutting, that time might just have arrived

Multichannel News

Upfronts: ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ Moves to ESPN But Stays on YouTube

Former punter will continue as analyst on ESPN's ‘College GameDay’

The Independent UK

ESPN announces 'Pat McAfee Show' will join afternoon lineup

Pat McAfee’s show is moving to ESPN as part of a new multiyear deal

WEKU

ESPN announces layoffs as part of Disney's moves to cut costs

ESPN was not part of the first phase of Disney reductions. Besides this week's layoffs, another round of job cuts will take place by the start of summer. Both phases impact off-air employees.

The Independent UK

ESPN announces layoffs as part of cost cutting by Disney

ESPN began informing employees of layoffs Monday, which are job cuts that are taking place throughout its corporate owner, the Walt Disney Company

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