Disney's push into sports streaming with new ESPN service and app is expected to drive growth and profitability, reinforced by positive analyst outlook.

Disney and Fox hope new ESPN and Fox One streamers launching Thursday boost their digital revenue without hurting cable fees -- a tricky maneuver

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

Disney Inc. (NYSE: DIS) shares rose more than 2% to $118.97 after the company officially launched its flagship ESPN streaming app, marking a major step into direct-to-consumer sports.

Tom Rogers, Former NBC Cable President and Newsweek Editor-at-Large, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' with reaction to Disney's latest push into sports streaming with the ESPN app.

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.

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

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.