Welcome to the Skull Session. Will Lathan Ransom be one of the steals of the draft? I think yes. Lathan Ransom pic.twitter.com/qKOvxSZd25 — Eleven Warriors (@11W) August 22, 2025 Have a good Friday. THE BEST OF THE BEST. This week, six ESPN college football staff writers (Bill Connelly, David Hale, Adam Rittenberg, Chris Low, Jake Trotter and Paulo Uggetti) compiled …
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Why ESPN’s historic streaming launch may actually cost it subscribers
A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Sport newsletter with Alex Sherman, which brings you the biggest news and exclusive interviews from the worlds of sports business and media. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. ESPN is making history Thursday with the launch of its everything-in-one direct-to-consumer product. For the first time ever, …
Read More »ESPN’s streaming launch brings a TikTok-like feed and AI commentary
ESPN is showing off its overhauled app ahead of the launch of its live sports streaming service. On Wednesday, ESPN detailed all of the new features coming to the ESPN app, including a TikTok-style vertical video feed. ESPN’s long-awaited live sports streaming service costs $29.99 per month and puts all 12 of the network’s linear channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, …
Read More »ESPN’s Adam Schefter takes shot at NCAA over Michigan sign-stealing punishments
Adam Schefter has never been shy about his love for Michigan. The ESPN analyst let it shine through during an appearance on Get Up on Monday morning. Over the last couple of days, the major story in the college football world has pertained to the NCAA announcing punishments related to their sign-stealing investigation into the Wolverines. However, the expansion of the …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes and real talk: What we learned from ESPN’s Chiefs documentary
The Kansas City Chiefs-based ESPN original series, “The Kingdom,” is an ambitious undertaking. Not only does the six-part series — premiering Thursday on ESPN+ — seek to chronicle the 2024 Chiefs season, but it also aims to tell the story of the Chiefs franchise while highlighting founder Lamar Hunt’s impact on the NFL. That’s a lot to weave in. But …
Read More »Micah Parsons trade request: ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reveals how many teams are interested in Dallas Cowboys LB
Cowboys LB Micah Parsons is still unsigned by Dallas and, with that, his trade request still stands. Now, with his potential availability at least in question, other teams could consider making a real move for him across the NFL. ‘Get Up’ discussed the latest regarding Parsons’ ongoing situation in Dallas on Thursday. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler began that by reporting on …
Read More »Will ESPN-NFL Media deal impact ESPN’s NFL coverage?
For more than 20 years, the NFL owned and operated NFL Network. It was an obvious conflict of interest for those paid by the NFL to cover the NFL. While the mere mention of that obvious dynamic continues to trigger some reporters whose paychecks are signed by Roger Goodell, former NFL Network reporter Michael Silver confirmed the practical impact of …
Read More »ESPN’s best week ever? Company chairman Jimmy Pitaro addresses the major NFL, WWE moves
LONDON — It’s strange to be in a country where ESPN is barely an afterthought. Near the London Eye, hard on the South Bank of the River Thames, there are billboards featuring images of soccer stars Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland promoting the many sports properties of TNT Sports, which here is a pay-TV joint venture between BT Group and …
Read More »Eight Questions About ESPN’s Acquisition of NFL Media Properties
NFLNFLESPN will own the rights to RedZone and get more live games. The NFL gets 10 percent equity in ESPN. But plenty of questions remain about this landscape-altering deal. Getty Images/Ringer illustration By Lindsay JonesAug. 7, 12:25 pm UTC • 7 min The NFL is turning over most of its media properties, including the NFL Network and distribution rights to …
Read More »ESPN’s live sports streaming service arrives this month
The launch of ESPN’s long-awaited standalone streaming service is just weeks away. Alongside its earnings results on Wednesday, Disney revealed that ESPN’s streaming service and its “enhanced” app will arrive on August 21st for $29.99 per month. ESPN’s new streaming service, which remains separate from ESPN Plus, will offer access to the network’s linear channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, …
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