Page 14 - John Skipper News Today

The old ESPN built its own stars and controlled its own programming, but times are changing in a more fragmented, digitally-driven media world.

Before ESPN allowed Pat McAfee, Stephen A. Smith, and Peyton Manning to produce their own content, there was “The Decision.” In the summer of 2010, super…

Last week’s pay-to-watch playoff game was the most-watched live streaming event in U.S.

“i assume that there are some number of people, [the Super Bowl] is the only game they watched the entire year, and they don’t want to be left out. That’s a pretty great place to be for a live e...

After Peacock hosted the first ever streaming-exclusive NFL playoff game, Mike Francesa insists the Super Bowl won't go a similar route.

David Samson questions the NFL's streaming celebration and urges consideration of long-term sustainability and broader implications.

Bud Selig used to lash out at ESPN president John Skipper if he felt the morning radio show 'Mike and Mike' wasn't covering MLB enough.

Jemele Hill spoke to Awful Announcing Podcast host Brandon Contes about ESPN exec Norby Williamson after Pat McAfee's comments.

On Thursday's episode of 'The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz,' Dan Le Batard weighed in on his previous friendship with Jason Whitlock.

While many are upset with the idea of a streaming-only NFL playoff game, it's a strategy that's here to stay.