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A Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR)-owned casino in Las Vegas will be home to a new ESPN studio focused on sports betting content, and Caesars will be the sports network’s official sports-odds data supplier, the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS)-owned network and the casino company...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) reported a second-quarter bottom line that beat consensus estimates but declined 12 percent from the previous year. “GAAP earnings were impacted by a number of significant items, including a gain on Hulu, severance costs, and the amortization of both acquired...

The 2019 Kentucky Derby became a rascal of a race on Saturday, May 4 as favorites and winners stepped aside to finally make way for a 65-1 contestant, Country House, who ran into the spotlight as Maximum Security (9-2 odds) — who crossed the line first — was disqualified. What...

The XFL, the upstart spring football league, will have its games broadcast on TV networks ABC and Fox, and on cable on FOX Sports and the ESPN networks under an agreement announced Monday. ABC and ESPN are owned by Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS). The Fox broadcast and cable networks are owned by Fox...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) traded up 5.3 percent Friday after detailing the Nov. 12 launch of its Disney+ streaming service. What We Know For $6.99 per month, Disney+ subscribers will have access to new original content and historical offerings of not only the Disney brand but Pixar, Star Wars...

The reversal of PAPSA, the federal government’s ban on sports betting, is arguably the biggest catalyst for growth in professional sports today, and it's no longer taboo for team owners to talk about the excitement that comes with legalized gambling. Los Angeles Lakers co-owner Jeanie...

The Alliance of American Football league may have met its demise. What Happened The upstart football league announced it is suspending all football operations Tuesday in just its eighth week.  New owner Tom Dundon made the decision against the wishes of league co-founders Bill Polian and...

It was the tear heard around the world. Duke University superstar Zion Williamson, presumably the first overall pick in the upcoming draft, broke through his Nike PG 2.5 shoe while facing off in the Blue Devils' biggest game of the year against the rival North Carolina Tar Heels....

Wall Street analysts were bullish on The House Of Mouse following a strong earnings print from Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS), expectations for a big year for Disney superheroes at the box office and a bright future in streaming. Disney turned out a strong first-quarter earnings beat Tuesday on sales...

Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) reported a strong earnings beat Tuesday on higher than expected revenue on a year-over-year gain by its Media Networks unit that includes ESPN. Disney reported first-quarter earnings of $1.84 per share, while revenue came in at $15.3 billion for the December quarter...

NFL draft prospect Rashan Gary aims to make a long-lasting impact on the sport before ever turning pro.  What Happened Gary, a University of Michigan defensive tackle, said he's starting his own sports agency, Rashan Gary Sports, ahead of the 2019 NFL Draft. Gary, who is expected...

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) and Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) over the weekend announced a "broad-based distribution agreement" that puts an end to a programming fee dispute. What Happened Verizon and Disney reached an agreement that puts an end to months of talks to keep Disney...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) stock is trading slightly higher Friday after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and revenue. Disney said its studio segment revenue was up 50 percent compared to a year ago ahead of the late 2019 launch of its Disney+ streaming service. The...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS)'s Q4 earnings provided clarity about the new streaming service, Disney+, set to rival Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) late next year. What It Will Look Like Disney+ will aggregate the company’s existing content — including the Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar...

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) has made strides to create expanded Disney-branded streaming platforms following the implementation of 21st Century Fox Inc. (NASDAQ: FOXA) assets and the launch of the ESPN+ streaming service. Disney Thursday afternoon reported earnings of $1.48 per share, beating the $...