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Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro is prioritizing technology investments for Disney+ and Hulu, unifying teams through layoffs, and restructuring leadership. Key executives include Dana Walden as chief creative officer and Jimmy Pitaro as ESPN chairman, with updated organizational charts reflecting leadership changes in entertainment, tech, and finance.

Disney has agreed to a $50 million partial settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging it inflated live TV streaming prices by bundling ESPN and other channels with basic packages on YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream. Eligible customers who subscribed during April 2019–March 2026 may receive proportional payments based on subscription length.

The Charlotte Hornets acquired forward Dorian Finney-Smith and three second-round draft picks from the Houston Rockets in a trade pending league approval. The move provides Houston with roster flexibility and a $13 million trade exception, while Charlotte now holds 20 second-round picks over seven years. Finney-Smith, 33, averaged 3.3 points per game last season.

Billy Donovan, former Bulls coach, has joined the San Antonio Spurs as a lead assistant coach. The Bulls announced his departure in April after he declined his contract option and later hired Tiago Splitter as his replacement. The Spurs recently lost the 2026 NBA Finals to the Knicks.

Fox News Channel led CBS and NBC in weekday primetime and dominated cable viewership in the second quarter with an average of 1.6 million viewers, surpassing ESPN, MS NOW, and CNN. It maintained a 98-quarter streak as the top primetime cable news channel and outperformed competitors in the 25-54 demographic.

ESPN retracted a story linking former Bears defensive tackle Mike Pennel to the death of Dominican woman Carli Franchesca Guzman Roche after Pennel's representatives provided documentation proving he was not in the Dominican Republic when she disappeared. Pennel's lawyer stated his client was in Denver in September 2021 and shared surveillance footage showing trespassers on his Dominican property, which police had not previously seen.

The Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports. Geoff Bennett discussed the ruling with Katie Barnes, a senior writer for ESPN covering sports and gender.

The Los Angeles Clippers are nearing a deal to send Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for two first-round picks, one pick swap, and two second-rounders, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Raptors are the franchise Leonard helped lead to its only NBA championship in 2019.

LeBron James will continue his NBA career during the 2026-27 season but has informed the Lakers that they can move on without him. Sources indicate the Golden State Warriors are planning to pursue him.

The Detroit Lions released cornerback Terrion Arnold after a Florida judge set his $1 million bond for his role in a kidnapping and robbery case. Arnold, 23, faces four counts each of kidnapping and armed robbery, following his arrest in June 2026. The judge imposed conditions including no contact with co-defendants, surrendering his passport, and restricted residence except for court or football-related activities.

The Charlotte Hornets traded Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick, and a 2027 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and a 2023 first-round pick. Separately, the Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps, and three future second-round picks. The Hornets also drafted Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr. in the recent draft.

Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas is working to relocate his family from Venezuela after deadly earthquakes struck the country, as reported by ESPN.

Drug charges against Olympic skier Bode Miller will be dropped, his attorney confirmed. Miller was arrested in Idaho for possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia but claimed he was unaware of the substances, which belonged to a friend. He has six Olympic medals and retired in 2017.

Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller's drug charges, including possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, will be dropped. The charges stemmed from an incident involving cannabis and a pipe found in possession of a friend during a traffic stop in Idaho. Miller, a five-time Olympian with six medals, was released on a $5,000 bond and pleaded not guilty before the dismissal.

Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller’s drug charges will be dismissed, according to reports. Miller was charged with two misdemeanors—possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia—after an Idaho arrest, but his attorney confirmed the prosecutor has agreed to drop the case. Miller claims he was unaware of cannabis and a pipe found with a friend during a traffic stop.

The Walt Disney Company agreed to a $50 million class action settlement over allegations it inflated streaming costs by requiring platforms to carry ESPN. Subscribers to YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream claimed Disney used anticompetitive agreements to force inclusion of ESPN, raising prices and reducing competition. Disney denied wrongdoing and must consider subscription packages with fewer Disney networks.

The Charlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for center Naz Reid and multiple future draft picks. The Hornets will now seek to fill the point guard vacancy, potentially re-signing Coby White, while building around rookies Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller. Miles Bridges' future with the team remains uncertain.

The Charlotte Hornets are trading star guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030), and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033). LaMelo Ball, who has three years left on his contract and is eligible for a $119.2 million extension, averaged 20.1 points, 7.1 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game over 72 regular-season games.

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is the target of aggressive trade offers from multiple teams, per ESPN's Shams Charania. The Hornets are engaged in discussions but Ball prefers to remain in Charlotte. His potential trade follows recent NBA draft activity and amid concerns about his injury history.

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro and creative chief Dana Walden are restructuring the company, integrating gaming into Disney Entertainment and facing challenges like stock declines and layoffs. Key leaders under D'Amaro include ESPN chair Jimmy Pitaro and former parks head Thomas Mazloum.

ESPN cameras captured Mike Dunleavy and Joe Lacob discussing a trade offer moments before the Golden State Warriors selected Yaxel Lendeborg. The scene revealed tension during their draft decision process.

ESPN NFL analyst Matt Miller sustained significant injuries, including the amputation of his left arm, after a car accident in Missouri. He expressed gratitude for medical care and is focusing on recovery, while the semitruck driver involved was unharmed.

ESPN NFL draft analyst Matt Miller had his arm amputated following a car crash and expressed being 'incredibly fortunate' to have survived.

ESPN and Disney Jr. are collaborating to help preschoolers stay active through grants, sports clinics, and Mickey-themed programming. The initiative aims to reintroduce these activities to foster a love for sports in young children.

Colin Cowherd discusses his decision to avoid politics on his shows despite ESPN's increased political discourse during Donald Trump's presidency. He attributes ESPN's shift toward and away from politics to changes in leadership, praising current ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro for refocusing on sports. Cowherd describes himself as a 'radical centrist' critical of both political sides.

Major League Baseball owners propose ending high school players' draft eligibility, introducing an international draft, and cutting amateur signing bonuses by nearly half. The changes aim to save owners $400 million initially and $200 million annually, with the draft shortened to 12 rounds and draft eligibility ages raised for domestic and international players.

LeBron James is in active negotiations with the Los Angeles Lakers on a new deal, as reported by ESPN.

Disney is not currently building a 'super app' to integrate park tickets, cruises, or merch into its streaming services. Instead, the company is focused on merging Hulu into Disney+ as part of its 'One Disney' initiative. Executives confirmed there are no immediate plans to combine Disney's other businesses into a single app.

The Chicago Bulls are finalizing the hire of Tiago Splitter as their new head coach. Splitter previously guided the Trail Blazers to a 42-20 record and will succeed Billy Donovan in the role.

Stephen A. Smith stated that President Donald Trump was an 'upgrade' compared to former President Joe Biden in terms of alertness during their feud over Trump's attendance at a New York Knicks NBA Finals game. Smith acknowledged Trump's 'napping' during the event but defended his sharpness relative to Biden, while Trump criticized Smith as a 'low IQ individual' in response to their exchange.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville faces a residency challenge for Alabama governor due to claims he lives in Florida. Alabama Republican Party leaders will hold a closed-door hearing to assess if he meets the state's seven-year residency requirement, with former primary opponent Ken McFeeters arguing Tuberville does not. Tuberville claims compliance, citing tax returns and property in Auburn, while records show Florida voting and property ownership.

Kai Trump released behind-the-scenes footage of President Donald Trump's visit to the New York Knicks' first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden this century, which sparked heated debate on social media. The video showed the president during a laser light show and discussions with guests. A viral exchange occurred between Trump and ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith. The Knicks lost the game but later took a 3-1 lead in the series against the San Antonio Spurs.

James Harden was arrested in Houston after a handgun was allegedly found in his car, as reported by ESPN. He faces charges of unlawful carrying of a weapon.

Former Rockets star James Harden was arrested in Houston after a handgun was allegedly found in his car, leading to charges of unlawful carrying of a weapon, as reported by ESPN.

James Harden, a former Rockets star, was arrested in Houston after a handgun was allegedly found in his car, according to ESPN. He faces charges of unlawful carrying of a weapon.

Former Rockets player James Harden was arrested and charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon, as reported by ESPN. The arrest occurred in Houston after a handgun was allegedly found in the seat of a car owned by Harden.

President Trump criticized sports commentator Stephen A. Smith on Truth Social, calling him an 'arrogant fool' and 'low IQ individual.' Smith, an ESPN analyst, was labeled as 'dumb as a rock' and 'totally unqualified to ever think of running for…'

President Donald Trump is not expected to attend Game 4 of the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden due to scheduling conflicts, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The report cites unspecified obligations as the reason for his absence.

President Donald Trump criticized Stephen A. Smith's presidential aspirations after the New York Knicks lost Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where Trump was present. Smith had previously blamed Trump for a potential loss, and Trump questioned Smith's intelligence for running for president. The Knicks lost 115-111 to the San Antonio Spurs, and Smith has openly considered a 2028 presidential run.

President Trump responded to ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith's comments in which Smith suggested he would blame the president if the Knicks lost Game 3 in the NBA finals. Trump's reaction occurred as he was leaving New York following Smith's remarks.