Disney CEO says company will 'quiet the noise' in culture wars - Analyst
Disney is struggling to make its streaming business profitable, improve the quality of its films, position its flagship sports brand, ESPN.
Thu Sep 21 2023
Tennis - Serena's swan song most watched match in ESPN history
The match drew 4.6 million viewers and peaked at 6.9 million.
Wed Sep 07 2022
Tennis: US Open women's final draws bigger audience than men's decider on ESPN
The Saturday broadcast of the women's final peaked at 3.4 million viewers.
Wed Sep 15 2021
TV's 'Warrior' latest proof that Bruce Lee still holds sway
Bruce Lee is now influencing the careers of the mostly Asian cast as Hollywood faces a national reckoning on race and representation.
Sat Oct 03 2020
Woods had five drugs in system at time of DUI arrest - report
ESPN, citing a copy of the toxicology report, said Woods had Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Alprazolam, Zolpidem and Delta-9 carboxy THC.
Tue Aug 15 2017
Boxing: Manny Pacquiao plans to fight again this year - report
Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao plans to come out of retirement to fight an as yet to be named opponent later this year, ESPN reported Tuesday.
Wed Jul 13 2016
ESPN fires controversial analyst Curt Schilling over transgender Facebook meme
Curt Schilling had been taken off of ESPN's baseball coverage in September, after he shared a meme that compared extremism in today's Muslim world to Nazi Germany in 1940.
Thu Apr 21 2016
Ronda Rousey must accept the fact that she's not 'invincible'
In her first interview since the loss, Rousey told ESPN magazine that she also had to accept the fact that she is not 'invincible'.
Tue Dec 08 2015
Disney's ESPN withdraws content from YouTube
Walt Disney Co's sports network ESPN said it will not make its content available on YouTube, due to the recently announced ad-free subscription-based offering coined YouTube Red.
Sat Oct 24 2015
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' breaks presale records
Early ticket sales for December's "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" broke IMAX records with more than $6.5 million for U.S. screenings, the theatre chain said on Tuesday.
Wed Oct 21 2015
Boxing: Pacquiao to undergo shoulder surgery, report
Pacquiao, who lost a unanimous decision to Floyd Mayweather in their welterweight unification fight on Saturday, is expected to undergo surgery later this week for a torn rotator cuff, ESPN reported o
Tue May 05 2015
Read the news now or it's gone: CNN, ESPN push for Snapchat users
The evolution of Snapchat from a simple mobile messaging app to a potential rival to Facebook and Twitter illustrates the fast-evolving power structures of the Internet.
Fri Mar 06 2015
Man who slept off during baseball match sues ESPN
Andrew Rector had filed a US$10 million (around RM31 million) defamation suit against the sports television network.
Tue Jul 08 2014
Is 3D TV a fad?
The BBC has followed the lead of ESPN to stop broadcasting shows in 3D, citing lack of interest.
Sun Jul 07 2013
NBC to air EPL in US
NBC's networks will televise the English Premier League under a $250 million, three-year deal that begins next season.
Mon Oct 29 2012
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024