ESPN is going to the mat for a special WWE event much sooner than expected. The Disney sports-media giant will host “Wrestlepalooza,,” a new live event on the professional-wrestling giant’s calendar,

ESPN will bundle NFL+ Premium with its unlimited plan in time for its new streaming service launch. The bundle, which includes NFL

ESPN Unlimited is a new and particularly comprehensive sports streaming subscription from ESPN. For context, the more limited plan previously known as ESPN+ has become ESPN Select and continues to cost $11.99/month. Subscribers to the existing Disney+ bundle with ESPN+ will see this change reflected going forward.

Lyft rides and New York City subway cars will drive the message that consumers can get ESPN without cable for the first time.

Disney and Fox hope new ESPN and Fox One streamers launching Thursday boost their digital revenue without hurting cable fees -- a tricky maneuver

After years of questions about its streaming future, ESPN is finally unveiling a new service that dramatically expands its digital footprint.

The bundle will give subscribers access to a wide range of sports, news and entertainment content from both media giants.

Disney's profit and revenue climbed in its fiscal third quarter based on the strength of the entertainment company's streaming service and domestic theme parks.

Bob Iger, Disney CEO, and Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN chairman, join CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss ESPN's new direct-to-consumer platform, how the success of the app will be measured, and much more.