Sources say Disney hopes to work with Apple to expand ESPN content creation and distribution

CTOnews.com August 1 news, Disney CEO Robert Iger (Bob Iger) not only said publicly that Disney will not spin off ESPN, but is actively looking for "strategic partners" to better promote, content creation and so on.

CTOnews.com quoted the New York Post as saying that Apple is one of Disney's potential partners, the report did not disclose details of the cooperation, it is not clear the progress of the negotiations between the two sides, it is not clear whether Apple is interested in participating in the partnership.

The report also pointed out that Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Verizon and T-Mobile may also be involved in the cooperation.

ESPN is a 24-hour American cable network that specializes in sports. At first, ESPN also broadcast entertainment programs, and later made all-out efforts to develop sports programs.

Founded by Scott Rasmussen and his father Bill Rasmussen, the company was launched on September 7, 1979, when its chairman and CEO was Chet Simmons.