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Will Apple buy ESPN?
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Will Apple buy ESPN?
An Apple–ESPN acquisition has long been perceived as a perfect fit, and Disney CEO Bob Iger's latest comments have involved looking for distribution partners to help ESPN go direct-to-consumer.
September 25, 2023
What happens to ESPN if Disney sells ABC?
What happens to ESPN if Disney sells ABC?
The more ESPN intertwines itself with ABC, the more it complicates the potential billion-dollar deal on the table if Disney were to sell its flagship broadcasting channel.
September 22, 2023
How the Oakland community is saving their beloved sportstown
How the Oakland community is saving their beloved sportstown
When it comes to sports franchises, Oakland has suffered its fair share of losses, including the Warriors, Raiders, and most recently, the Athletics.
September 22, 2023
Survey says unbundling sports is the way to go
Survey says unbundling sports is the way to go
Major takeaways from the survey suggest Charter is spot on in believing in the unbundle, and since Charter is willing to walk away from sports entirely, it's time to acknowledge that the customer is always right.
September 11, 2023
Major League Wrestling filed an antitrust lawsuit against WWE
Major League Wrestling filed an antitrust lawsuit against WWE
Last January, the competitive wrestling promotion filed an antitrust lawsuit against WWE, its top competitor and the largest wrestling company in the world.
September 08, 2023
ESPN blackout frustrates millions of sports fans over the weekend
ESPN blackout frustrates millions of sports fans over the weekend
The telecoms company — which operates under Spectrum’s umbrella — removed Disney and ESPN programming last Thursday due to an ongoing carriage dispute.
September 06, 2023
A recent discovered CTE in over 40% of youth, high school, and college athletes
A recent discovered CTE in over 40% of youth, high school, and college athletes
A recent Boston University study discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in over 40% of youth, high school, and college athletes who were exposed to repeated traumatic head injuries and died before age 30.
August 30, 2023
Former NFL player Reggie Bush is suing the NCAA for defamation
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Former NFL player Reggie Bush is suing the NCAA for defamation
August 25, 2023
Reggie Bush (former NFL football player and current Wendy’s star) is suing the NCAA for defamation.
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Ep #305: A conversation with LPGA stars Nelly Korda, Stacy Lewis, and Lilia Vu before the Solheim Cup
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Ep #305: A conversation with LPGA stars Nelly Korda, Stacy Lewis, and Lilia Vu before the Solheim Cup

September 21, 2023

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We have an extra special treat on today’s episode of The GIST of It — a conversation with a trio of Team USA’s best golfers: world No. 2 Lilia Vu, world No. 3 Nelly Korda, and the squad’s Solheim Cup captain, Stacy Lewis. Our producer Dee Lab sat down with the gals to discuss all the deets on the Solheim Cup, one of golf’s most anticipated tourneys.

They’ll chat through the state of women’s golf, what makes the Solheim Cup so unique, how they’re preparing, and what it means to tee it up for Team USA. Happy listening!


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If Disney sells ESPN, who will scoop them up?
If Disney sells ESPN, who will scoop them up?
After Disney expressed interest in selling an equity stake in the sports network a month ago, rumors of potential partners have swirled, with brands like Amazon, Google, Apple, and Verizon and even some sports leagues appearing as front-runners.
August 21, 2023
A recent poll reveals that Americans believe that student-athletes should get paid
A recent poll reveals that Americans believe that student-athletes should get paid
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