The blackout was far more costly for Disney than initial estimates calculated. Disney has unveiled the earnings results for its final three-month period of 2025. While the report has a wide range of data to wade through,

Government regulators have approved ESPN’s billion-dollar blockbuster acquisition of multiple NFL Media assets, and the two sides closed the agreement late Saturday, the NFL and ESPN told The Athletic in a statement.

A new report provides a clearer picture of the real financial impact YouTube TV's Disney media blackout had on ESPN.

As a new CEO takes the reins of Disney, TV chief Dana Walden will step up to add oversight of Disney's film studio operations to her purview. Starting March 18, Walden in her role as president and chief creative officer will oversee film and TV production and distribution activity within the Disney Entertainment unit.

The sports-first streamer and ESPN also unveiled a reseller and marketing deal to expand the reach and distribution of Fubo services.

Disney says its losses in its carriage dispute with YouTube TV in the fall amount to $110 million. During the dispute, YouTube

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As sports rights continue to escalate, Disney's at the center of a larger industry problem where games may eventually just cost too much for networks to be involved.