News of Note—ESPN, RLJ, SpotX, Pluto TV and Riedel

Here are the stories we're following today.

> Former ESPN chief John Skipper talked about his cocaine use and the extortion plot that lead to his resignation. Hollywood Reporter article

> RLJ Entertainment announced financial results for the quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2017. Release

> SpotX today extended its strategic partnership with Pluto TV. Release

> Riedel has purchased shares in software-based participant management company Guest-One. Release