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Disney and YouTube TV Dispute Threatens Sports Broadcasts and Audience Ratings

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Disney's top executives expressed frustration over ongoing carriage negotiations with YouTube TV, which has resulted in Disney channels like ESPN and ABC being unavailable to YouTube TV's 10 million subscribers, amid a series of disputes with major distributors. Despite offers for better terms and tailored programming, YouTube TV has refused to agree, leading to a dark sports weekend for many viewers. Disney remains hopeful for a deal, but the impasse continues.

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