Walt Disney’s new ESPN streaming app launched on Thursday, giving sports fans something to cheer for, but potentially spelling trouble for traditional cable providers.

For the first time, sports fans will be able to subscribe to ESPN without signing up for satellite or cable TV. It will cost $29.99 a month. The Walt Disney Co. unit announced Tuesday that the new ...

Disney is preparing its next big step in the sports streaming wars. During an earnings call back in February, CEO Bob Iger emphasized that the House of Mouse had plans to expand the availability of ...

Walt Disney said Tuesday its new streaming service would be named ESPN and cost $29.99 per month, as the media company aims to tap sports fans who have never subscribed to traditional television. The ...

Disney recently introduced its new direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service, which will be named ESPN, after its successful sports network, and costs $29.99 per month for the unlimited package and ...

Disney revealed new information about its upgraded ESPN streaming service Tuesday, including that it will launch in the fall, cost users $29.99 monthly and the service will bear the title “ESPN.” ...

Fueled by its massive array of rights deals, the brand (which launches Aug. 21) is being counted on to boost daily engagement with Disney's flagship streamer, reduce churn and draw sports fans to sign ...

Flagship we hardly knew ye. Flagship is the handle ESPN has used for about a year now to refer to its developing and highly anticipated direct to consumer app, which will for the first time make all ...

Vibe Check isn’t just another show slapped onto a streaming schedule. It’s ESPN’s most intentional move yet to elevate women in sports media, and it finally has a premiere date. Launched on Monday, ...

The NFL has reached a deal to take a 10% ownership stake in the Walt Disney Co.’s ESPN, a move expected to solidify the sports media outlet’s relationship with the league for years to come. Disney and ...

Disney's ESPN has entered into two landmark agreements just as its parent company reported strong profits and revenue in its fiscal third quarter, led by the strength of its streaming service and ...