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MVP launches MVPW; signs ESPN deal

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) has announced the launch of MVPW, a new global platform for women’s boxing, alongside a multi-year agreement with ESPN as the US home of MVPW events through 2028. Each MVPW event will be sequentially branded beginning with MVPW-01, establishing a year-round schedule showcasing some of the sport’s most elite female fighters. […]

March 6, 2026By Nik Roseveare

ESPN’s On the Edge: World Cup Ski Racing now on Disney+

ESPN Original Series On the Edge: World Cup Ski Racing is available to stream now on Disney+ in the UK. The five-episode series follows some of the world’s most elite ski racers across the 2025-26 season and 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.  Directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Pat Dimon, produced by Bright North USA […]

February 18, 2026

ESPN premieres Origin: The Story of the Basketball Africa League

ESPN today premiered Origin: The Story of the Basketball Africa League exclusively on the ESPN App. Origin documents the creation and launch of the NBA’s first collaboration to operate a league outside North America, a pan-African professional basketball league in partnership with FIBA featuring 12 top club teams from across Africa’s 54 countries competing in […]

February 11, 2026

Fubo Q1 revenue up 40%; ESPN deal

FuboTV, the sports-first TV streamer, has announced its financial results for its first quarter fiscal 2026 ended December 31st 2025. Additionally, Fubo and ESPN announced plans for a reseller and marketing arrangement to expand the reach and distribution of the Fubo services across the US. Fubo Sports, which already includes ESPN Unlimited as well as […]

February 3, 2026

Disney Q1 Entertainment revenues up 7%

The Walt Disney Company has reported earnings for its first quarter ended December 27th 2025, with revenues up 5 per cent to $26 billion (€21.9bn) in Q1 fiscal 2025, beating analyst estimates. The media giant saw significant gains in entertainment revenue, particularly boosted by box office hits, whilst the company’s Experience sector (ie theme parks) […]

February 2, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Pulis named Globecast CTO

Globecast, a provider of broadcast, media and entertainment managed services, has announced the appointment of Chris Pulis as Group Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Pulis will oversee Globecast’s global technology strategy, and its technology investments portfolio. Pulis first joined Globecast in May 2020 and has played a key role in shaping the company’s technical […]

January 8, 2026

Disney, YouTube TV end carriage dispute in US

The Walt Disney Company has announced a multi-year distribution agreement with YouTube TV that delivers Disney’s sports, news and entertainment programming – ending a stand-off that resulted in a Disney channel blackout on the YouTube platform that lasted for over two weeks. As part of the new deal, Disney’s full suite of networks and stations […]

November 17, 2025

Disney channels go dark on YouTube TV in US

YouTube TV subscribers in the US have lost access to multiple channels owned by The Walt Disney Corporation – including the likes of ESPN, FX, Nat Geo and ABC – as the two companies remain engaged in a carriage dispute. YouTube TV, owned by Google, pulled every channel owned by Disney on October 30th after […]

October 31, 2025

ESPN, Fox One bundle now available in US

ESPN’s direct-to-consumer service and Fox One, Fox Corporation’s direct-to-consumer streaming service, have partnered to offer fans even more flexibility, giving them the option to subscribe to both services together for $39.99 (€34.13) per month. This new bundle brings two services under one subscription, giving users access ESPN or Fox One content directly through its respective […]

October 3, 2025

DIsney+ names broadcast team for Women’s Champions League

Disney+ has revealed its broadcast line-up for the 2025/26 UEFA Women’s Champions League, combining expert talent with ESPN’s production experience. Football fans can watch all 75 matches of the competition exclusively live on Disney+, with the league phase kicking off on October 7th. Disney+ customers will be able to follow their local teams in their […]

September 30, 2025By Nik Roseveare