Peyton and Eli Manning really want to develop their acting careers, if Disney's upfront show is to be believed.

Rich Eisen, a former ESPN host (1996-2003), will return to the place where he got his start. According to NBC Sports, THE RICH EISEN

You'll finally be able to subscribe to ESPN without paying for other cable TV channels. The move by Disney says a lot about the state of the industry.

ESPN is leaning into its heritage, naming its forthcoming stand-alone streaming app ESPN and bundling it with Disney+ and Hulu for $29.99 a month.

Walt Disney said on Tuesday its new streaming service would be named ESPN and cost $29.99 per month, as the media company aims to tap sports fans who have never subscribed to traditional television.

Is Disney ( DIS 0.76%) finally finished with its struggles? The entertainment king has been having on and off troubles for years, and its stock is still 50% off its previous highs. But it's been making steady progress since the return of iconic CEO Bob Iger, and it reported solid results for the 2025 fiscal second quarter (ended March 29).

ESPN is set to launch Vibe Check, a new women-led sports-focused studio show, set for premiere exclusively on Disney+ in late June.

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