And the company just poached longtime Disney/ESPN executive Justin Connolly to be its global head of sports, a move that upset Disney so much that they filed a lawsuit to try and block it.

YouTube has looked to capitalize on its success with new executive leadership. The Information notes that YouTube hired former Disney ecex Justin Connolly for a partnerships-oriented position.

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