A new day for sports fans as ESPN goes all in on streaming
In this era of cord-cutting, many sports fans for years have been clamoring: “I wish I could get ESPN without having cable!”
That day has now come. On Thursday, ESPN has launched its much-anticipated direct-to-consumer streaming service product and a set of new features on an enhanced ESPN App.
ESPN Chair Jimmy Pitaro said, “This is a monumental day for all of us at ESPN, for The Walt Disney Company and, most importantly, for our fans. ESPN DTC and the ESPN App are a powerful combination marking a major turning point in how we serve sports fans – anytime, anywhere – for years to come”
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