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Disney sues YouTube as sports streaming battle heats up

The news: YouTube’s latest hire has sparked a courtroom clash with Disney.

  • The Google-owned platform tapped Justin Connolly—a longtime Disney and ESPN executive who handled licensing deals and platform distribution—as its global head of media and sports.
  • In response, Disney filed a lawsuit in California, alleging Connolly violated a recently renewed contract. The company aims to block his move, citing breach of contract and claims of unfair competition.
  • Connolly’s new role would place him in charge of YouTube’s expanding relationships with major media players and its growing live sports portfolio, including the NFL Sunday Ticket and a Week 1 exclusive game.

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