ESPN

Entertainment and Sports Programming Network

ESPN (an abbreviation of its original name, the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network[2]) is an American international basic cable sports channel owned by The Walt Disney Company (80% and operational control) and Hearst Communications (20%) through the joint venture ESPN Inc. The company was founded in 1979 by Bill Rasmussen, Scott Rasmussen and Ed Eagan.[2]

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  • West Coast swing continues at Torrey and the latest on the Genesis
    by Mark Schlabach
    From Charlie Hoffman's comeback to the likely location for the Genesis Invitational, here are the top storylines as the tour heads into a big stretch.
  • Hurley after berating ref: Show other coaches
    UConn coach Dan Hurley owned up to berating an official during Tuesday's win after he was caught on camera telling them "don't turn your back on me, I'm the best coach in the f—ing sport."
  • Absent Popovich in touch as Spurs play in Paris
    Spurs CEO R.C. Buford says Gregg Popovich is aggressive in his recovery from a November stroke, with the team adding that the Hall of Famer continues to make progress.
  • Sources: Pats, McDaniels reunite; DC also hired
    by Mike Reiss
    The Patriots are expected to hire Josh McDaniels as their offensive coordinator for a third time, sources confirmed to ESPN. New England is also set to name Lions assistant Terrell Williams as defensive coordinator, sources said.
  • Sources: Bucs' Coen pulls out as Jags candidate
    by ESPN
    Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen is taking himself out of the running for the Jaguars' head coaching job to stay in Tampa on a new contract, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.