Former Apple Executive to Lead Sports Streaming Service

Since three media titans announced a new sports-focused streaming service last month, key details of the project have been shrouded in mystery. How much would it cost? Where would it be based? And who would lead the new company?

Now, some of the particulars are beginning to come into focus.

On Friday, the companies behind the service — Fox, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery — said it would be led by Pete Distad, a former executive at Apple…