ESPN is the leading multiplatform sports entertainment brand that features seven U.S. television networks, the leading sports app, direct-to-consumer ESPN+, leading social and digital platforms, ESPN.com, ESPN Audio, endeavors on every continent around the world, and more. ESPN is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc. (an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company) and 20 percent by Hearst. Based in Bristol, Conn., ESPN has approximately 3,800 employees (4,600 worldwide).
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ESPN criticized South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo for benching captain Son Heung-min in their 0-1 World Cup loss to South Africa, calling it a 'wrong gamble' that put Korea at elimination risk.
Lakers reportedly willing to trade LeBron James for Jarrett Allen. LeBron's future uncertain as unrestricted free agent. Initial conversations held but no commitment to return.
ESPN analyst Jay Williams expressed discomfort over a viral on-air exchange with Richard Jefferson during the NBA draft broadcast, stating he didn't want the moment to overshadow the players' celebrations.
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