The Challenges of ESPN's Profitability in a Streaming-First World

This chapter discusses the profitability challenges faced by ESPN, focusing on its reliance on carriage fees from cable providers and the impact of cord-cutting. It highlights a recent dispute over carriage fees between Disney and Charter, as well as the trend of fewer cable networks and the rise of streaming bonuses in cable packages. The chapter also explores the shift in sports broadcasting landscape and the financial strain faced by leagues in restructuring their financials.