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Disney and DirecTV Settle Contract Dispute, Restoring Access to ESPN and ABC

7 months ago

Disney and satellite television provider DirecTV have reached an agreement to resolve a long-standing contract dispute that led to the shutdown of ESPN and ABC channels for millions of DirecTV subscribers. The issues began when the two sides failed to agree on new terms for their partnership, forcing Disney to temporarily take its channels offline for DirecTV. This created significant inconvenience for viewers who were deprived of access to popular content, particularly sports events on ESPN.

ESPN Aims for a Post-Cable Future Starting with Football

7 months ago

ESPN, one of the leading sports networks globally, is actively adapting its business model to new realities in a post-cable television world. With the rapid rise of streaming services, ESPN is targeting the creation of a competitive platform that will appeal to new viewers, particularly the younger audience that increasingly shuns traditional TV subscriptions.

Disney’s ESPN Secures Extended TV Rights for US Open Tennis Through 2037

7 months ago

The Walt Disney Company, owner of the sports channel ESPN, has extended its broadcasting rights for the US Open tennis tournament, held in New York, until 2037. This significant agreement will allow ESPN to continue covering one of the most prestigious tennis competitions in the world. The signed deal encompasses not only the broadcast of matches but also all associated events, significantly strengthening ESPN’s position as a leading sports network in the U.S.