http://recode.net/2015/04/27/espn-is-suing-verizon-because-its-trying-to-sell-small-bundles-of-tv-channels/

"ESPN is at the forefront of embracing innovative ways to deliver high-quality content and value to consumers on multiple platforms, but that must be done in compliance with our agreements," said the cable network in a statement. "We simply ask that Verizon abide by the terms of our contracts."

In Canada, the CTRC gave the cable companies the green-light to offer their customers skinny packages.

this pisses me off so much - they want to force people to pay for ESPN and other channels they don't want by tying them in with the channels people do want - ESPN is one of the most expensive channels for cable companies to carry and it is being subsidized by the packages it is in.

I have literally never watched ESPN since ESPN2 carried hockey (and did so terribly) - they need to give people a choice or they will go somewhere else.

this pisses me off so much - they want to force people to pay for ESPN and other channels they don't want by tying them in with the channels people do want - ESPN is one of the most expensive channels for cable companies to carry and it is being subsidized by the packages it is in.

I have literally never watched ESPN since ESPN2 carried hockey (and did so terribly) - they need to give people a choice or they will go somewhere else.
Other channels do the same thing. I have to pay for the NBA and NHL Channels if I want the NFL Network or MLBN and I never watch them. I even have to get the Golf Channel and Tennis Channel which is even worse. It's ridiculous.