Disney’s ESPN Steps Up Its Game to Meet Fox Network’s Challenge
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Walt Disney Co.’s ESPN, which bills itself as “the worldwide leader in sports,” is meeting Fox Sports 1’s challenge with additional shows, broader online offerings and a new studio.
The Fox network debuted Aug. 17, as 21st Century Fox Inc. takes aim at Disney’s most profitable business. ESPN, which was watched in more than twice as many homes last weekend, invited reporters to its Bristol, Connecticut, headquarters on Aug. 21 to show off its changes.