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The fallout highlights a stark reality for ESPN: its streaming service, ESPN+, is reportedly performing poorly in terms of viewership. In a recent analysis, it was suggested that ESPN+ garnered a mere 0.3% to 0.4% of the overall streaming audience. This figure raises serious questions about ESPN's financial health and long-term viability in the changing media landscape. As viewership dwindles, Disney's ability to meet its contractual obligations with sports leagues—including future rights deals—comes increasingly into question.