Big South Conference Standardizes on JVC ProHD Cameras for ESPN+
All conference schools received GY-HM850 cameras as they head on to the streaming service.
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ESPN Little League World Series Coverage Will Include ‘Kidscast’
Airing on ESPN2, teens will offer play-by-play and sideline reporting.
Sports Gambling on TV: Is It a Sure Bet?
A year after SCOTUS legalized sports betting, some broadcasters are taking steps to get in on the action.
Chris Ray chooses Cartoni to capture Gold for ESPN’s X Games Real Street Action Sports Competition
Action sports filmmaker Chris Ray has worked for some of the biggest brands in the business like DC Shoes, NFL Films, Ford, GoPro, ESPN and many more. We met with Ray to break down his gold, his gear and his success.
Litepanels Lights Up Wimbledon Coverage
This was the first year ESPN decided to go all-LED for its Wimbledon coverage in two of its courtside studios.
CP Communications Expands RF Coverage for 2018 MLB All-Star Events
With a crew of 27—its largest yet to support the All-Star Game—CP returned with for the 18 consecutive year with its RFHD7 53-foot production truck
ABC Closes Out its Indy 500 Telecasts on Multiple Platforms and Devices
Broadcasts of the iconic Memorial Day event will move to NBC in 2019
Twitter Announces 30-Plus Content Deals at NewFront
NBCU, ESPN, Viacom, Hearst among the programming partners
ESPN Claims Latin American 4K Sports First
Sports network says it is the first sports broadcaster to air a live sporting event in 4K
ESPN+ Reaches Roku Players, Roku TVs
New direct-to-consumer service adds another key streaming platform
ESPN Nears Launch of New Lower Manhattan Studios
Seaport District Studios employ the networks remote integration production model
Disney Names James Pitaro President of ESPN
Executive had been in charge of Disney consumer products, interactive media
NFL Deal Extends ESPN’s ‘MNF’ Reach To Mobile Phones
ESPN will begin early next year to expand its streaming of “Monday Night Football” as well as NFL highlights to authenticated viewers on all devices and platforms—including mobile phones—under the terms of a new deal with the National Football League, the sport networks announced today.
John Skipper Resigns as ESPN President
John Skipper is out as ESPN president and co-chairman of the Disney Media Networks, according to a press release from the sports broadcaster on Monday.
ESPN Plus Is Name of New Streaming Sports Service
The plan is coming together for The Walt Disney Company’s pair of upcoming streaming services.
ESPN Sets Up Studio in Manhattan
ESPN is taking up residency in lower Manhattan, as the sports network has announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement for a 19,000-square-foot-space within The Howard Hughes Corporation’s development at Pier 17, at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Pure Broadcast to Continue to Support ESPN College Football Games
Pure Broadcast is gearing up for another season of college football with ESPN, as the two sides have renewed their broadcast support truck contract.
Disney Announces Plans for Direct-to-Consumer Services
Disney is ready to fly solo with a pair of planned streaming services for both ESPN and its Disney-Brand content.
ESPN to Stream X Games in Live VR
For the first time ever, ESPN’s X Games, in collaboration with Samsung Electronics, will bring selected live events to fans in immersive virtual reality at the inaugural X Games Minneapolis, July 13-16.
Connor Schell Takes Over as EVP, Content at ESPN
ESPN continues to make personnel changes, with its latest bit of news announcing new leadership roles, most notably the appointment of Connor Schell as executive vice president of content.