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Story summary
- ESPN, the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is valued at about $25–30 billion, driven by live sports demand.
- Rising prices and technical issues, notably during the standoff with YouTube TV, left fans without Monday Night Football.
- Despite a strong sports lineup, ESPN's leverage has diminished as viewers seek alternatives.
- Fragmentation of sports rights has diluted ESPN's dominance, leaving fans to question its necessity amid rising costs and free content.
