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Speculation is not true; the Colin Kaepernick series was not canceled to avoid upsetting Trump, according to Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN's chairman

The cancellation of the planned docuseries on Colin Kaepernick has left more questions than answers. The project, set to be ...

ESPN chairman talks new streaming service, what fans can expect from NFL deal

ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro says the new streaming service is "all of ESPN." ESPN's new streaming service is here, offering ...
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ESPN's Pitaro: More Bundling To Come - Consumer Cost Headaches Ahead?

Consumer TV advertising for Disney bundles already has many variations, including one packaging Disney+ and Hulu with WBD's ...

ESPN Finally Enters Its Streaming Tomorrowland, Taking Wraps Off Long-Awaited Direct-To-Consumer App

After years of questions about its streaming future, ESPN is finally unveiling a new service that dramatically expands its ...

Understanding ESPN’s big bet on how to keep up with fans: MoneyCall

My colleague Andrew Marchand has the must-read story of how ESPN got to this company-defining moment, under its chairman ...

ESPN’s New App Looks to Score With Cord-Nevers Through Personalized SportsCenter, Fantasy and Betting

ESPN's new app features include a personalized Sports Center, fantasy and betting integrations, shopping, and short-form ...

MLB’s TV deals will change fans’ out-of-market viewing

When ESPN opted out of its contract with Major League Baseball in February, the network was hoping to get a reworked package ...

Disney CEO Bob Iger: We believe the new app will ‘contribute nicely' to ESPN's bottom line over time

Bob Iger, Disney CEO, and Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN chairman, join CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss ESPN's new ...