Pat McAfee’s On-Air Slams of ESPN Executive Show a Network Power Shift For decades, the biggest star at ESPN was ESPN. That’s changing as it transitions from cable dominance to a much less certain streaming future.
Pat McAfee Apologizes Over Role in Aaron Rodgers-Jimmy Kimmel Feud Rodgers, the Jets quarterback, suggested during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” that Kimmel had a connection to Jeffrey Epstein, leading Kimmel to threaten legal action.
Tug-of-War Over N.B.A. Rights Provides Glimpse of Media’s Future The league’s longtime television partners, including ESPN and Turner, are undergoing major changes, which could alter how games are watched.
Cricket-Loving Diaspora in U.S. Attracts Big Media Investments Investors are trying to capitalize on the relatively small — but loyal and growing — audience for the sport.
How ESPN Went From Disney’s Financial Engine to Its Problem The sports juggernaut continues to earn billions of dollars for Disney, but profits are down and opportunities for growth have dwindled.