Jimmy Pitaro breaks down ESPN's streaming gamble — and why it took so long

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ESPN boss Jimmy Pitaro wants you to start streaming his service - unless you already have a cable TV subscription.

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Why ESPN and Fox don't want their new streamers to be massive hits

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Fox News anchors Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt and Brian Kilmeade interview New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Tom Homan,Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, February 2025
Fox wants people who don't pay for cable but do like shows like "Fox & Friends" to pay for its new Fox One streaming service.

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Disney CEO Bob Iger says working out and eating well make him a better leader — and he couldn't do his job otherwise

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Disney CEO Bob Iger is a big fan of eating well and exercising.

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Disney's biggest wins this year — from a triumphant proxy war to getting back on track at the box office

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Mickey Mouse at Walt Disney World
The Mouse House had a good 2024 — but challenges remain.

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Disney CEO Bob Iger is moving to cement his legacy by undoing his biggest mistake

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Disney CEO Bob Iger must choose a successor once again and wants one who will be more successful.

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Disney dodges the Trump question

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Disney CEO Bob Iger at the Sun Valley conference in Idaho, July 2024.
Disney CEO Bob Iger says he doesn't need to buy or sell anything during the second Trump administration.

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Trump's victory has turned up the heat on Disney and its CEO, Bob Iger

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Disney CEO Bob Iger has been quiet about Donald Trump's victory.

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Disney and Apple are breaking up over App Store fees

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Disney CEO Bob Iger and Apple CEO Tim Cook at the Sun Valley conference, 2016
Apple and Disney have a long-standing relationship — Disney CEO Bob Iger and Apple CEO Tim Cook are pictured here at the 2016 Sun Valley Conference — but now there's a rift.

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The career rise of Bob Iger, from local weatherman to Disney's repeat CEO

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Disney CEO Bob Iger

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Disney says it will appoint Bob Iger's successor as CEO in early 2026

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Bob Iger's replacement as CEO will be confirmed by early 2026, Disney said.

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