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Disney's ESPN to Launch Standalone Streaming Service, Boosting Stock Prices.

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Disney's ESPN to Launch Standalone Streaming Service, Boosting Stock Prices.
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Disney stock rose nearly 1.5% following reports that ESPN plans to launch a standalone subscription-based live sports streaming service, known as project "Flagship." The launch date has not been announced, but the service is expected to offer ESPN's entire programming lineup. ESPN+ currently streams limited MLB and NHL games and some commentary programming. ESPN would still be available as a TV channel after the launch of its streaming service.

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  1. Disney Stock Surges Amid Reports ESPN Plans To Launch Streaming Service  Forbes
  2. Disney reportedly considering standalone ESPN streaming channel  CNBC Television
  3. ESPN Plans to Stream Flagship Channel, Eyeing Cable TV's Demise - WSJ  The Wall Street Journal
  4. Report: ESPN to Be Sold Direct-to-Consumer as Standalone Streaming Service in Major Win for Cord Cutters  Mediaite
  5. Disney isn't taking ESPN direct in 2023 or 2024, says Lightshed's Rich Greenfield  CNBC Television

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