ESPN
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Media and Broadcasting
| Stands for | Entertainment and Sports Programming Network |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
ESPN stands for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, a media and broadcasting abbreviation.
American multinational sports media brand operating cable channels, ESPN on ABC broadcasts, a streaming service, radio and the ESPN website and app. It is majority-owned by The Walt Disney Company and based in Bristol, Connecticut.
Example: Highlights of last night's game led every SportsCenter on ESPN.
Usage notes
Founded by Bill Rasmussen, his son Scott and Ed Eagan, it launched on September 7, 1979, with the first edition of SportsCenter. The company dropped the full name and became simply ESPN in 1985. Hearst holds a minority stake. ESPN launched a stand-alone streaming service in 2025.
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