DirectTV, Disney Reach Agreement Following 2-Week ESPN And ABC Blackout
A DirecTV satellite dish is installed on a rooftop in New York City on May 19, 2014. AT&T agreed to acquire DirecTV on May 18 for $48.5 billion. (Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images) OAN Staff Avril ElfiSeptember 14, 2024 (Saturday) 9:59 AM DirecTV has signed a deal with Walt Disney Co. ESPN and A.B.C.We have added […]
DirecTV to end blackout of ESPN, ABC
DirecTV and Disney have reached a tentative agreement on a deal that will bring back ABC, ESPN and several other networks on Saturdays after a nearly two-week distribution battle. “DirecTV and Disney have a long history of connecting consumers to the best entertainment, and this agreement further strengthens that commitment by recognizing both the great […]
Why DirecTV subscribers have lost ESPN and ‘Monday Night Football,’ explained
The most significant conflict at the start of the NFL season isn't on the field, but over the broadcast: A long-running feud between DirecTV and the Walt Disney Company (which owns ESPN) has spilled over into the regular season, and fans are suffering as a result. The result is a flurry of finger-pointing from both […]
Ex-Eagles star Jason Kelce drops incredible one-liner in ESPN debut
Former Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jason Kelce made his “Monday Night Countdown” debut before the San Francisco 49ers' win over the New York Jets and made an intriguing first impression. The Super Bowl champion, known more for his laid-back style than his staid analysis, was wearing a white button-down shirt between Ryan Clark and Marcus […]
DirecTV Clobbered By Angry Customers Threatening to Cancel over ESPN Blackout Amid Disney Dispute
Television service DirecTV is taking hits from angry customers threatening to cancel their contracts over the ESPN cut, while also facing a contract dispute with Walt Disney Co., the majority owner of the cable sports channel. “Switching is not the solution. The loss of sports, programming and movies will impact the entire industry, including streaming […]
ESPN announces pushes race politics to start NFL season
ESPN's website Andscape has made a strong push into racial identity politics ahead of the start of the NFL season, focusing on the apparent importance of race among NFL quarterbacks. Andscape, an ESPN-owned site, describes itself as a “Black-led media platform” that intentionally promotes “diverse narratives of Black identity.” the About The page also states […]
ESPN criticized for showing Iga Swiatek’s backstage crying reaction at US Open
Some found it cruel that ESPN cameras focused on Iga Swiatek in tears after her loss to Jessica Pegula in the U.S. Open quarterfinals on Wednesday. Swiatek, the world number one, was seen lying on the floor with tears in her eyes after her straight-set defeat to local favourite Pegula. Iga Swiatek became emotional after […]
RG3, Tyreek Hill trade barbs over QB’s ESPN firing, receiver’s kids
Robert Griffin III couldn't hold back on his comments about Tyreek Hill's kids. Griffin, who was fired by ESPN last month, began his exchange with Hill by responding to a video of Dolphins star receiver and pole vault champion Mondo Duplantis winning the 100-meter sprint against hurdler Kirsten Warholm, writing on X that Duplantis' race […]
Leaked Disney data includes secrets on Disney+, ESPN+: report
The Walt Disney Company was reportedly targeted by hackers who gained access to sensitive internal data, including revenue from its Disney+ and ESPN+ streaming services and admission tickets to its Genie theme park. A cybercrime ring known as “NullBulge” uploaded more than 1.1 terabytes of data in July, including internal Slack messages in which employees […]
How to Get ESPN, ABC for 50% Off Amid DIRECTV-Disney Dispute
DIRECTV customers were shocked to find that all of the Disney-owned networks, including ABC and ESPN, were cut off from service. Just minutes before kickoff A look at the LSU vs. USC game on Sunday night. The hiatus comes at one of the most important times of the year for sports fans: the U.S. Open […]