https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/jimmy-pitaro-critical-charter-deal-dtc-launch-date.html
Key quote below and what I've been saying for years (and nothing to do with the comeback route, Zoo style), bold added by me.
Quote:
"At the same time, when we acquire rights, we acquire rights for multiple platforms, and most of these deals are still led by the linear component. If you were to talk to any commissioner, whether a professional league or a conference, they will tell you that they prioritize linear because of the exposure and the reach. You look at the Walt Disney Company and one of the things we bring is multi-platforms, broadcast in ABC, cable in all of our ESPN networks, D2C in ESPN+, and we own the majority of Hulu. Leagues love that reach that they get, but it's led by linear. I don't see that changing, at least over the next several years."