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Leading sports brand ESPN is launching a new direct-to-consumer streaming platform under the flagship ESPN brand. Here's a look at what this means for Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) and the streaming sector. What Happened: ESPN announced this week that its long-awaited DTC streaming platform will debut...

The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has the chance to make some history of its own, following up on several records set in the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit. Here's a look at how to watch the 2025 NFL Draft, the draft order, betting trends and more. How to Watch the 2025 NFL Draft: The 2025 NFL...

Steaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) could add another sports league to its growing lineup of sports content that includes NFL games, women's soccer and World Wrestling Entertainment. What Happened: Netflix saw huge demand with a boxing card featuring Mike Tyson and Jake Paul last year and for...

On Wednesday, the Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) said that its streaming platforms have reached another milestone. What Happened: The company's streaming platforms, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, have amassed approximately 157 million monthly active users globally who engage with ad-supported content....

The National Football League is partnering with one of the longest-running television shows of all time to give viewers a unique simulcast of an upcoming game, adding to the league's experiments with alternative broadcasts. What Happened: The National Football League will air "The Simpsons Funday...

Consumers have plenty of options when it comes to streaming platforms. New traffic data could point to one winner and a close second place performer when it comes to the streaming sector. What Happened: Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) has dominated the sector for many years and new...

The chief financial officer of Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS), Hugh Johnston addressed the the company’s latest price increase during its fiscal third-quarter 2024 earnings call on Wednesday. What Happened: During the call, Johnston responded to a question from Wells Fargo’s Steven Cahall...

Visitors to the so-called “Happiest Place on Earth” often find themselves in a scary scenario once their vacation ends. What Happened: About 24% of Disney-goers have gone into debt to finance their trip. According to a LendingTree survey, this figure rises to 39% among members of Gen Z...

There are two big questions for NBA fans ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft: Who goes number one overall and which team will draft Bronny James? Top 2024 NBA Pick: The San Antonio Spurs drafted Victor Wembanyama first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. Wembanyama was one of the most hyped prospects in years....

"Obviously, it's not your ordinary game, everybody understands that," Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid said. "But you've got to make it as ordinary as possible in your head. Our room has done a great job of being at our best in these big moments." The National Hockey League Stanley Cup Finals...

When he's not busy investing in meme stocks like GameStop and AMC Entertainment Holdings, Barstool Sportsbook founder Dave Portnoy is making sports bets on championships that have won millions of dollars in 2024. The Barstool Sportsbook founder’s NHL and NBA championship picks are still alive...

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) could capitalize on the WNBA debut of Caitlin Clark, which is one of the most anticipated sporting events of 2024. What Happened: Disney's streaming platform Disney+ ended the second quarter with 117.6 million core subscribers. With an effort to...

Legendary golfer Tiger Woods is among the top storylines for the 88th Masters Tournament, which kicked off Thursday, April 11, 2024. Woods has won the tournament five times and could tie a record with a win over the weekend, while another record is also within his reach. What Happened: Woods made...

On Wednesday, Disney also announced a $1.5 billion investment in leading video game company Epic Games. The investment in the owner of the popular Fortnite game is a substantial one for Disney in the gaming sector. The House of Mouse will work with the Fortnite studio on new games and an...

A new sports streaming joint venture involving The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) and Fox Corporation (NASDAQ:FOX)(NASDAQ:FOXA) is expected to offer more than just an "extensive, dynamic lineup of sports content,” Needham analyst Laura Martin says. What...