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The Super Bowl, or El Gran Juego?

by Andy Uhler
Feb 5, 2016
The NFL is going after a new fan base: Spanish-speaking Hispanics who grew up with soccer.
 Super Bowl 50 signage is displayed around Super Bowl City on February 4, 2016 in San Francisco, California.
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ESPN takes another blow

by Molly Wood
Jan 15, 2016
Would you pay for an ESPN subscription?
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ESPN airs the college football championship 14 different ways

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 11, 2016
Because 13 wasn't enough
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Fusion is just one of Disney's woes

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Dec 23, 2015
Some investors have punished Disney over its troubles. Others take the long view.
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ESPN's ratings are slipping

by Molly Wood
Nov 26, 2015
ESPN has lost about 7 million subscribers since its audience peak in 2013.
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More trouble ahead at ESPN

by Mark Garrison
Sep 23, 2015
Caught between cord-cutters and rising licensing fees, the network is in a bind.
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Media business gets a rough signal

by Kai Ryssdal and Adriene Hill
Aug 7, 2015
Many are moving away from the traditional cable subscription plan.
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HBO picks up former ESPN host Bill Simmons

by Adriene Hill , Mukta Mohan and Bridget Bodnar
Jul 23, 2015
The sports channel has had a talent drain recently. What's going on over there?
Bill Simmons will be hosting a weekly talk show for HBO next year, according to the New York Times.
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ESPN doubles as the Grinch

by Kai Ryssdal
Apr 8, 2015
Twelve-year-old Sam Holtz just wants his prize already.
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ESPN and Dish break the cable bundle

by Dan Bobkoff
Jan 6, 2015
Internet-streaming service will serve up ESPN channels for $20 a month.
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