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For the first time in decades, John Skipper spearheaded a launch event for a sports network that has nothing to do with ESPN. The longtime former president at the Disney-owned sports mainstay took the stage today as executive chairman of Perform Group (see video below). Perform’s service, DAZN (pronounced “da zone”)…

Former ESPN President John Skipper, who left the Disney-owned sports broadcaster last year as a result of issues with drugs, has joined UK sports media firm Perform Group. Based in New York and reporting to the company's board, Skipper becomes Executive Chairman of the company and will help bolster its global…