Disney Sports / ESPN

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ESPN, a privately owned sports media company founded in 1979 and headquartered in the US, is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, with partial ownership by Hearst Communications. Its primary business is broadcasting television and radio programming focused on sports content. As of 2024, ESPN employed approximately 11,120 people and generated revenue exceeding $1 billion.

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1979

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11,117

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Broadcast television and radio

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On September 15, 2025, TKO Group Holdings announced an amendment to its credit agreement, refinancing existing loans and securing a $1 billion incremental term loan. A year prior, on September 16, 2025, Spectrum announced a Customer Commitment focused on reliable service, exceptional customer experiences, money-back guarantees, and continuous improvement. ESPN Unlimited will be available on DIRECTV. Athlos announced a multiyear agreement with Scripps Sports to broadcast its annual events on Ion Television, returning to New York’s Icahn Stadium in October. External expectations for the Miami Heat are considered uninspiring, predicting a season that will be neither exceptionally good nor exceptionally bad.

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Disney Sports / ESPN offers 7 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Disney Sports / ESPN's product portfolio comprises of content rights, media and TV services and broadcast television and radio.

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Disney Sports / ESPN's revenues were over $1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split Disney Sports / ESPN's revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (thematic channel groups). For full access to Disney Sports / ESPN's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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2025

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UFC sends classy gesture to ESPN before start of $7.7 billion Paramount Plus MMA deal

Saturday night's UFC Vegas 112 event from the UFC APEX marked the end of a seven-year U.S.-based agreement between the promotion and ESPN to air its events. It's a relationship that began in Jan. 2019, producing 364 live events during that timeframe.

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2025

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Shaun Assael, a former New York City criminal justice reporter, is a senior writer for ESPN Magazine. His work has appeared in such places as Esquire, The Village Voice, New York, and Smart Money.

Penguin Random House

Dec

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2025

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like trade heist is crystal clear

The San Antonio Spurs could pull off the blockbuster trade of the year if they are willing to part with De’Aaron Fox. Fans will remember the Lakers gave up Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and one first-round draft pick to get Luka Doncic at the 2025 deadline.

Air Alamo

Dec

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2025

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The Broadcast Revolution? Does 2026 Change Everything?

We’ve seen format wars, the digital transition, the rise of streaming, and countless “next big things” come and go. But will 2026 be different. This isn’t evolution—it’s revolution. The very definition of what it means to “broadcast” is being rewritten, and the industry faces its most profound transformation since the invention of television itself.

PlayBox Technology

Dec

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2025

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Fake CTV, Real Fraud

(This article is a a deeper dive from out 2026 predictions) CTV works. Period. In our measurement at INCRMNTAL, and through work with partners like Roku, Universal Ads (Comcast), VIBE, and others, we consistently see incremental impact from CTV.

Incrmntal

Dec

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2025

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Young Men are at High Risk for Gambling Addiction as Sports Betting Surges

Driven by the explosion of mobile betting platforms and a lack of age-targeted resources, many see betting as a form of entertainment or investing − until it's too late Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses gambling addiction with James Whelan, PhD.

Bradenton Herald

Dec

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2025

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‘Don’t you say a word to Shedeur ever again’: What a former Brown said about Jerry Jeudy after loss at Bears

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Browns were no match for the Bears in the bitter cold of Chicago on Sunday in a 31-3 loss . Shedeur Sanders threw three interceptions, one of which might have been a touchdown, but it was stolen out of the hands of Jerry Jeudy by Jaylon Johnson.

Cleveland.com

Dec

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2025

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Oklahoma State University Athletics

Game Notes No. 23/22 Oklahoma St. Cowgirls (10-2, 0-0 Big 12) • Head Coach: Jacie Hoyt (Ninth Year Overall — 151-102) vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane (6-3, 0-0 American) • Head Coach: Angie Nelp (Fifth Year Overall — 82-52) Game 13 · Dec.

Oklahoma State University Athletics

Dec

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2025

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2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix should beat financial impact of 2024, convention CEO says

For more Nevada Newsmakers click here The overall economic impact of the 2025 Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix should be greater than last year's impact, Steve Hill, CEO and president of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, said this week on Nevada Newsmakers.

Nevada Appeal

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2025

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Big 12 schools like Utah and BYU could soon get a slice of a new $500 million deal

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah fans cheer during the game between the Utes and the Colorado Buffaloes at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Oct. 25. The Big 12 is negotiating a business partnership that would inject capital funds into the conference office and allow member schools to opt in to additional funding of roughly $30 million per school, league sources confirmed to The Athletic.

The Salt Lake Tribune

Dec

13th

2025

18:05

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Report: Colts to add QB Philip Rivers to active roster

(Photo credit: Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) The Indianapolis Colts plan to move newly signed quarterback Philip Rivers from the practice squad to th 53-man active roster, meaning he could play Sunday in Seattle against the Seahawks, ESPN reported Saturday.

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Disney Sports / ESPN currently holds 386 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including ice skating, horse racing, climbing, rugby league, ice hockey, tennis, triathlon, australian rules football, softball, volleyball, baseball, rugby union, marathon, other sports, gymnastics, aquatics and swimming, ultimate frisbee, fishing, sports sublicensing, boxing, lacrosse, badminton, poker, table tennis, surfing, cycling, futsal, field hockey, padel and pickleball, athletics, basketball, handball, multi-sport, polo, beach volleyball, professional wrestling, golf, soccer | association football, combat sports, american football, winter sports, cricket and motorsports.

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