Tag: ESPN
The Undefeated Launches The Plug Podcast
On Wednesday, December 6, The Undefeated, ESPN’s multiplatform initiative focusing on the intersections of sports, race and culture, will launch The Plug (#theplugESPN) – a weekly...
December 2017 Disney Highlights
December 1
When Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. returns for its fifth season, Coulson and the team find themselves stranded on a mysterious ship in outer space,...
ESPN Cutting Back on Live Sportscenter on ESPNEWS
Following the news that ESPN would be laying off 150 employees, the sports network has announced that they will be ending the broadcasts of...
ESPN Cuts 150 Employees
John Skipper, the head of ESPN, revealed to employees that 150 people will lose their jobs at the "worldwide leader in sports." These layoffs...
2017 Disney Turkey of the Year
It's the moment you've been waiting for all year — Laughing Place is ready to crown the 2017 Disney Turkey of the Year! This...
ESPN Announces Opening Slate of 2018 MLB Games
ESPN will begin its 29th season of Major League Baseball coverage with a 10-game season-opening schedule, including an Opening Day quadruple-header on Thursday, March 29. That...
ESPN Launches “Cancer Is” Campaign for Annual V Week Fundraiser
In its 11th consecutive year, ESPN’s V Week for Cancer Research will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 28, across all domestic ESPN platforms, with additional programming and...
ESPN Radio Announces New Lineup for 2018
ESPN Radio’s enhanced lineup will debut January 2, 2018 and will feature a national broadcast of The Stephen A. Smith Show on terrestrial radio stations across...
Ric Flair Suing Former Management Over “30 for 30” Profits
Ric Flair, wrestling hall of famer and subject of the recent ESPN 30 for 30 film Nature Boy, is suing his former management company, alleging...
ESPN Head John Skipper Reportedly Extends Contract Through 2021
The Big Lead is reporting that Disney has extended the contract of ESPN President John Skipper through 2021. His contract was set to run...
ESPN Launching SportsCenter on Snapchat
ESPN is launching a new SportsCenter show on Snapchat. The show will debut today at 5 p.m. ET, and tomorrow will begin its regular schedule with...
TV Review: ESPN 30 for 30’s “Nature Boy”
Even as someone who's never seen an entire professional wrestling match in my life, I know that, when someone says "Nature Boy," the only...
ESPN Cancels Barstool Van Talk After One Airing
ESPN President John Skipper has cancelled Barstool Van Talk after one airing. He released the following statement:
Effective immediately, I am cancelling Barstool Van Talk.
While we...
Chris Paul Consulted with Bob Iger About Switching NBA Teams
NBA's Chris Paul meet with Disney's Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, a close friend and mentor, to get his perspective on the 9-time All-Star's...
ESPN Launching Chris Paul’s Chapter 3 Docu-Series
ESPN will premiere the first episode of “Chris Paul’s Chapter 3,” a docuseries from ESPN Films that chronicles NBA superstar Chris Paul’s offseason journey...
ESPN Launching Barstool Van Talk on October 17
ESPN and Barstool Sports have teamed to create a new program Barstool Van Talk, featuring Barstool’s Dan “Big Cat” Katz and PFT Commenter. Produced by...
ESPN 5 to Launch in Philippines
TV5 Network Inc., (TV5) and ESPN have announced today an agreement for a long-term collaboration to introduce a new brand for Filipino sports fans...
ESPN Signs Deal with FIBA for International Basketball Competitions
Today, ESPN and FIBA announced a multiyear agreement which is effective now through September 2021, which includes the right to distribute events across ESPN’s...
ESPN Hires Puck Daddy’s Greg Wyshynski
ESPN announced today it has hired award-winning writer and editor Greg Wyshynski to be a leading voice for NHL content, covering the league as...
ESPN Creating New York Studio in Lower Manhattan
ESPN has entered into a multiyear agreement to occupy a 19,000-square-foot space within The Howard Hughes Corporation’s development at Pier 17, in Lower Manhattan.
Starting...