The new six-year deal will bring hundreds of live Big East sporting events to ESPN, including men's and women's basketball.

How ESPN Is Dramatically Rewriting Its Streaming Playbook. As the sports powerhouse plans to launch a flagship service next year, it’s overhauling its on-camera talent and executive ranks.

Walking around ESPN’s sprawling campus in Bristol, Connecticut, visitors will find the sports giant’s mission statement at almost every turn. On walls, in windows, in the cafeteria: “Serving ...