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ESPN, Penn Entertainment Deal Has Performance Incentives Worth Estimated $159M
The casino operator is paying $1.5 billion over the 10-year term with the right to extend the contract for another decade upon mutual agreement.
ESPN, PENN Entertainment to Launch Sportsbook This Fall
"The strategy here is simple: to give fans what they’ve been requesting and expecting from ESPN."
ESPN ‘Strategic Partner’ Likely to Come From Tech Sector
"The minority investment will aim to broaden distribution as ESPN works on executing “Project Flagship,” a plan to unveil a direct-to-consumer (DTC) offering."
Jimmy Pitaro: ‘ESPN Direct-to-Consumer Platform Will Not Replace Linear TV Channel’
"We believe that there are parties out there that can help us on the content side."
ESPN Has Reportedly Met With NFL, NBA About Minority Stake
"While a deal with a league would make sense for ESPN, it does raise a number of ethical questions."
Bob Iger Reportedly Seeking Contract Extension at Disney
“Several potential successors have been mentioned in recent months.”
Dan Le Batard Wonders If ESPN’s Layoffs Will Turn Off Viewers
"Are they actually going to feel this beyond this day? Is it going to be something that empirically puts off viewers?"
ESPN Layoffs Include Jeff Van Gundy, Keyshawn Johnson, Max Kellerman Among Others
"Given the current environment, ESPN has determined it necessary to identify some additional cost savings in the area of public-facing commentator salaries, and that process has begun."
New Roles For Norby Williamson, Dave Roberts, Stephanie Druley Part of ESPN Changes
“Since assuming my new role in March, I have spent a significant amount of time contemplating how we can more efficiently manage our large, highly complex group, and be even more strategic, collaborative and successful."
Stephen A. Would Welcome Shannon Sharpe to First Take
"If that included him wanting to come on First Take, the bosses at ESPN know that is something I would support. Not every day, but one of those days every week.”