Does ESPN have too much influence in sports and are they a major reason why basic cable is so high?

Question

Does ESPN have too much influence in sports and are they a major reason why basic cable is so high?

Answer 1

I'm not sure if they have too much influence, but they certainly have changed the landscape since 1980 ... for better and for worse.

ESPN knows that people demand it on cable and dish systems, so it charges a few dollars per month in fees from subscribers. That can add up.