Disney’s long-awaited ESPN streaming launch marks the end of cable’s last anchor, signaling a new era where live sports, led by the NFL, are shifting to a fragmented, streaming-first future.

After years of questions about its streaming future, ESPN is finally unveiling a new service that dramatically expands its digital footprint.

By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES -Walt Disney's ESPN will deliver its full range of sports programming outside of pay TV for the first time starting on Thursday, when the network debuts an app designed to be a hub for live games and personalized news,

ESPN boss Jimmy Pitaro talks about balancing streaming vs. cable, the rise of sports betting, and diversity in the Trump 2.0 era.

ESPN’s future is nearly here. On Thursday, sports fans can begin paying $30 per month for the entirety of ESPN’s offerings for the first time. The company’s mobile and TV apps have been updated for the occasion as well.

The mention of live sports suggested that content from the company's ESPN brand could play into the new app. Currently it is available as a cable subscription and will launch as its own app later in August. Disney confirmed to USA TODAY that Hulu is not ...

Disney's profit and revenue climbed in its fiscal third quarter based on the strength of the entertainment company's streaming service and domestic theme parks.

Speaking of lasts, Peacock’s final WWE PLE, Clash in Paris, will stream live from France on Sunday, Aug. 31. With the time difference, it starts at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. WWE’s minor-leagues, NXT, will still see its premium live events stream on Peacock.

ESPN Unlimited is a new and particularly comprehensive sports streaming subscription from ESPN. For context, the more limited plan previously known as ESPN+ has become ESPN Select and continues to cost $11.99/month. Subscribers to the existing Disney+ bundle with ESPN+ will see this change reflected going forward.