ESPN facts for kids
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| Type | television network |
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| Country | United States |
| Availability | National, through regional affiliates and satellite radio |
| Owner | The Walt Disney Company (80%) Hearst Corporation (20%) |
| Launch date | September 7, 1979 |
| Official website | www.espn.go.com |
ESPN is an American sports television network. ESPN is an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network. ESPN shows sporting events and games, and also has shows that show highlights of sporting events and that show people talking about sports. The network has also shown games or events other than sports, such as poker.
The ESPN family of networks
Television
- ESPN (1979–present)
- ESPN on ABC (2006-present, replacing ABC Sports)
- ESPN International (1989–present)
- ESPN2 (1993–present)
- ESPNEWS (1996–present)
- ESPN Classic (1997–present)
- ESPNU (2005–present)
- ESPN Deportes (2004–present)
- ESPNHD (2003–present)
- ESPN2HD (2005–present)
- ESPN Plus (–present)
- ESPN PPV (–present)
Internet
- ESPN Motion (2003–present)
- ESPN 360 (2005–present)
Radio
- ESPN Radio (1992–present)
- ESPN Deportes Radio (2005–present)
Films
- Ultimite X with Touchstone Pictures
Images for kids
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ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut
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