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ESPN’s stance reveals an uncomfortable truth: they are losing leverage without reliance on cable or satellite providers. Unlike traditional providers, YouTube isn’t dependent on ESPN for its survival. This shift has left ESPN scrambling, resorting to public shaming and begging consumers to contact YouTube and support their cause. The irony? ESPN is a multi-billion-dollar behemoth—owned by Disney with a market cap of around $200 billion—yet they are now making desperate attempts to salvage their revenue and influence.