Originally Posted by
kAzE
Here's a more detailed explanation:
It's basically a combination of dwindling subscriber numbers and increases in costs of their contracts with major sports leagues.
But let's keep it real: ESPN is still a ratings giant. It's not like they are tanking . . . they just need to work under a tighter budget.
I have heard that a "hu-u-u-u-ge" portion of one's cable or DirecTV payments goes to ESPN (and much then much passed on to the leagues and teams). Does anyone have any numbers on this?
Last edited by sagegrouse; 04-26-2017 at 11:53 AM.
Reason: Grammar
Sage Grouse
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