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Disney and ESPN bet big on entering gambling arena – but will they win?

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Disney and ESPN take a major gamble by entering the world of gambling – Can they come out on top? The Walt Disney Company-owned sports network, ESPN, has announced a $2bn deal with gaming company Penn Entertainment to launch a sportsbook called ESPN Bet. This move marks a significant departure from Disney’s longstanding stance against … Read more

ESPN lays off about 20 on-air talent as part of ‘cost savings’ by Disney

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The US sports broadcasting giant ESPN has laid off about 20 on-air personalities, including some of the network’s most well-known commentators, analysts and journalists, according to reports. National Basketball Association analysts Jeff Van Gundy and Jalen Rose are among those let go, CNBC reported on Friday. So are morning-show host and boxing commentator Max Kellerman, … Read more