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Disney content returns to YouTube TV after deal struck

Paul Hill — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 03:32:01 +0000

Disney content will return to YouTube TV after a two-week dispute that began between the pair at the end of October. Read more...

Apple reportedly eyeing to outbid ESPN for U.S. Formula 1 TV rights

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:18:01 +0000

After the massive success of its hit F1 movie starring Brad Pitt, Apple now wants the U.S. rights to Formula 1 broadcasting. Read more...

Disney+ US app users will be able to access ESPN+ content in late 2024

John Callaham — Tue, 07 May 2024 19:16:01 +0000

Disney announced today that starting sometime in late 2024, the Disney+ streaming service app will add a tile for ESPN+, allowing subscribers for both services to access ESPN+ content in Disney+. Read more...

Disney+ will begin cracking down on password sharing in June; full rollout in September

John Callaham — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:50:01 +0000

Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed in an interview today that the company will begin cracking down on Disney+ password sharing in June in a few countries, followed by a full rollout in September. Read more...

FuboTV sues Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. over their upcoming sports steaming service

John Callaham — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 22:12:01 +0000

The online TV service FuboTV has filed a lawsuit against Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros Discovery, claiming its upcoming joint sports streaming service will cause "extreme suppression of competition." Read more...

Rivals ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros are teaming up to launch a new sports streaming service

John Callaham — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 22:16:01 +0000

Media competitors ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery are laying down their differences to launch a new joint sports-themed streaming service which is scheduled to go live this fall. Read more...

TikTok and Disney partner up to celebrate 100 years of The Walt Disney Company

Anushe Fawaz — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:16:02 +0000

For Walt Disney's 100th anniversary, it has paired up with TikTok and joined Pulse Premiere to bag a designated space on the platform to create an engaging experience for its customers. Read more...

Disney+ and Hulu ad-free prices are going up; crack down on password sharing is on the way

Omer Dursun — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 22:10:01 +0000

Disney is raising streaming prices for its Disney+ and Hulu ad-free plans, similar to Netflix and Max pricing. It is also exploring ways to crack down on password sharing for Disney+. Read more...

ESPN+ will offer cord cutters a plethora of sports entertainment for just $4.99 a month

Timi Cantisano — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 20:10:01 +0000

ESPN+ will be a new streaming service that will offer a massive library of live, on-demand, and original sports content. The service launches on April 12 and will be priced at $4.99 a month. Read more...

Disney will end its deal with Netflix in 2019, start its own streaming services next year

Hamza Jawad — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 11:32:02 +0000

Disney will pull its movies from Netflix, effectively ending its streaming deal with the service in 2019. Instead, it will launch its own streaming services for movies and TV shows, starting in 2018. Read more...

ESPN releases new official app for Windows Phone to replace ScoreCenter app

Anthony Tosie — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 15:26:01 +0000

ESPN has released a new official app for Windows Phone, replacing its outdated ScoreCenter app. The new app brings its Windows Phone offering on par with its Android and iOS apps. Read more...

Apple to unveil web TV subscription service this summer

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 09:44:01 +0000

A new report claims that Apple is looking to launch a new web TV subscription service with big name partners from the industry. It's supposed to be unveiled later this summer and launch in September. Read more...

Windows Phone Store picks up WatchESPN app

Chris Schroeder — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 19:14:01 +0000

The popular sports streaming application WatchESPN finally debuts on Windows Phone, bringing the Microsoft mobile OS one step closer to app parity with competing platforms. Read more...

Microsoft and ESPN launch World Cup Essentials site with exclusive content

Andy Weir — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 16:00:00 +0000

Microsoft and ESPN have teamed up to launch a new site for the World Cup with a touch-friendly UI, offering news, videos, team profiles, history, exclusive content and lots more from the tournament. Read more...

Windows 8 ESPN app gets major update

John Callaham — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 15:23:02 +0000

A major update to the ESPN app for Windows 8 has been released in the Windows Store, debuting a new design for the main hub and news feed, along with other new features. Read more...

ESPN Windows 8 app updated with new content and bug fixes

John Callaham — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:29:17 +0000

The ESPN Windows 8 app has received a major software update that includes a number of new features and bug fixes, and promises more new updates are in the works. Read more...

Xbox 360 sports-themed apps unlocked this weekend for all users

John Callaham — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:25:18 +0000

Microsoft has unlocked several of its sports-themed media streaming apps for all Xbox 360 users to access, including the ESPN app, from now until Sunday, April 28th. Read more...

ESPN Windows 8 app updated with new features and ads

John Callaham — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:44:57 +0000

The ESPN Windows 8 app has received a major software update that includes a number of new features along with, unfortunately, in-app advertisements for the first time. Read more...

Several Windows 8 apps offering free deals

John Callaham — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 22:06:40 +0000

Microsoft is promoting the fact that several Windows 8 apps are either being offered for free for a limited time or have special premium deals that will expire on January 31st. Read more...

ESPN app for Windows 8, Windows RT released

Anthony Tosie — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:09:10 +0000

One of the first major third-party apps following Windows 8's launch has been released, as the ESPN app is now available in the Windows Store for Windows 8 and Windows RT devices. Read more...

Xbox 360 ESPN app updated; SmartGlass in December

John Callaham — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 03:06:20 +0000

Microsoft has launched a major new update to the ESPN app for the Xbox 360 console today, adding live streaming support for all of ESPN's cable channels, with Xbox SmartGlass support in December. Read more...

Twitter app and more confirmed for Windows 8

John Callaham — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:32:52 +0000

Twitter has confirmed it will be making an app for Microsoft's new OS, while apps are also expected for Windows 8 from SAP, Dropbox and many other companies. Read more...

VEVO shows pirated ESPN game; CEO backpedals

Paul Ferson — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:34:08 +0000

When you're a joint venture between music labels to promote getting music through legitimate means, it doesn't mean you're supporting ESPN through legitimate means, it seems. Read more...

Microsoft updates Xbox 360 ESPN channel with new features

John Callaham — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:10:44 +0000

As promised several weeks ago, Xbox 360 users who have Xbox Live Gold access now have a new version of the ESPN3 channel with lots of new features. Read more...

Xbox 360 to update ESPN channel on August 25

John Callaham — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:27:52 +0000

Microsoft's Xbox 360 console has had the ESPN video section for some time now but on August 25, the ESPN channel is going to get a big update. Gizmodo has posted up a preview of... Read more...

ESPN brings HD sports to Xbox LIVE Gold members, for free

Jonathan Downin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:29:08 +0000

In a move that could push many over the edge on canceling their cable, Microsoft announced at their E3 media briefing that they are partnering with ESPN to bring live sports to all Gold subscribers.... Read more...

NBC, ESPN Shows May Head to iPod

Tue, 06 Dec 2005 17:37:06 +0000

According to sources, NBC Universal and Apple are close to a deal that will make programs from NBC's broadcast network and several cable channels such as USA Network and Sci Fi Channel available on-demand on... Read more...

ESPN sports titles will return to full-price, says Take-Two

Wed, 08 Dec 2004 13:03:44 +0000

The $20 price point which was successfully used to stimulate sales of the ESPN American sports titles this year will not last indefinitely, according to comments made by Take-Two executive VP Cindi Buckwalter. ... Read more...

ESPN College Hoops dribbles into stores

Wed, 17 Nov 2004 23:28:35 +0000

Latest university basketball game from ESPN Videogames suited up and ready to play for a budget price. ESPN Videogames today announced that ESPN College Hoops 2K5 in now available in stores. The... Read more...

ESPN NBA 2K5 Priced At $19.99

Fri, 03 Sep 2004 21:32:24 +0000

Surprising nobody at this stage, Sega and Visual Concepts today announced that ESPN NBA 2K5 for PlayStation 2 and Xbox will hit the market priced at $19.99. The latest ESPN-licensed basketball sim thus follows the... Read more...

ESPN NHL 2K5 ships

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 19:52:49 +0000

Budget-priced hockey title from Visual Concepts is in stores now; joins NFL 2K5 on shelves at a price designed to compete with EA Sports' brands. ESPN Videogames and publishing partner Global Star... Read more...

ESPN NHL 2K5 Officially $19.99

Tue, 03 Aug 2004 20:33:31 +0000

Visual Concepts confirms its upcoming hockey game will also bear ESPN NFL 2K5's low price point. Over a week after online retailers began listing it for $19.99, ESPN NHL 2K5 has been... Read more...

Visual Concepts addressing ESPN NFL 2K5 online issues

Tue, 27 Jul 2004 02:04:20 +0000

July 30 update will address multi-console login and roster problems; fix for Xbox challenge-reception bug coming by August 6. Latest reports show problems with ESPN NFL 2K5 online play. Visual Concepts announced... Read more...

ESPN NFL 2K5 ships

Tue, 20 Jul 2004 23:23:02 +0000

The challenger to the Madden throne will soon be touching down in stores everywhere. Take-Two and Sega announced today that ESPN NFL 2K5's controversial road to release has finally come to an... Read more...

ESPN NFL 2K5 golden, due July 20

Tue, 13 Jul 2004 15:43:12 +0000

Confirming rumors, Sega and Take-Two announce that production of Visual Concepts' discounted footballer has kicked off. ESPN Videogames has announced today that ESPN NFL 2K5 has gone gold and will be released... Read more...

ESPN NFL 2005 for $20?

Fri, 11 Jun 2004 23:04:54 +0000

Following the announcement for a worldwide distribution agreement between Sega and Take-Two, today online retailers Gamestop and EBworld.com are listing the pre-order price of ESPN NFL 2005 at $19.99. This is for the actual full... Read more...

ESPN NFL Football 2005 details

Sat, 01 May 2004 23:39:29 +0000

ESPN Videogames revealed today new details about their upcoming football title, ESPN NFL 2005. ESPN NFL 2005 will introduce several original features in Franchise Mode, the completely new Total Control Tackling system, and further builds... Read more...