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Stephen A. Smith reveals conversation he had with ESPN boss on Shannon Sharpe lawsuit
Stephen A. Smith said he received permission to deliver a message from ESPN and Disney about the $50 million civil lawsuit ...
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Bob Iger calls ESPN’s upcoming DTC launch ‘biggest move’ since getting full NFL season
Jimmy Pitaro and Bob Iger confirmed that a launch date has been picked for ESPN's DTC product, a price has been determined ...
Shannon Sharpe’s future on ESPN show unknown as $50M rape lawsuit rages on
Sharpe was live on air with Smith Monday when news broke about the bombshell $50 million lawsuit. In her complaint, Jane Doe claimed that Sharpe brutally sexually assaulted her at the end of 2024 and ...
Despite economic volatility, Bill Haslam, Disney's Bob Iger remain bullish on sports future: 'Nashville's got this secret sauce'
Nashville Predators owner and former Gov. Bill Haslam told hundreds of sports business leaders gathered in Downtown Nashville ...
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SBJ Media: Jimmy Pitaro keeps marching ESPN into the future
On the most-recent SBJ Sports Media Podcast, ESPN’s John Buccigross joins to talk all things hockey, while Andrew Fried of ...
Colin Cowherd met with ESPN before re-signing with Fox: Sources
At Fox Sports, Cowherd competes in the afternoon TV time slot against ESPN’s simulcast of “The Pat McAfee Show.” Besides his ...
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B+C Hall of Fame Announces Its Class of 2025
The Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame, the premier industry event paying tribute to the influencers, innovators and shining ...
ESPN execs talk DTC launch
How important is the upcoming direct-to-consumer option to ESPN? According to ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro and Disney CEO Bob ...