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That is where the YouTube TV versus ESPN brouhaha stands. The two sides are exchanging proposals, but remain far apart, according to sources briefed on the talks, as the “Monday Night Football” game of the year — the Philadelphia Eagles versus the Green Bay Packers — looms early next week.
Usually, ESPN announces the Monday Night Football ratings on Wednesday. This week, with YouTube TV customers prevented from watching Cardinals-Cowboys, ESPN may "forget" to post the numbers. The outage blacked out the Week 9 prime-time game for millions. And it will be interesting to see what the audience ultimately was.
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The Washington Post editorial board criticized Elizabeth Warren for trying to blame Donald Trump for the "Monday Night Football" blackout, as Disney and YouTube TV reached an impasse.
Disney-owned channels including ESPN have been unavailable on YouTube TV amid the companies' contract dispute. Here's the latest.
ESPN, ABC and other Disney-owned channels have not been available on YouTube TV since Thursday because of an impasse in contract talks for a new distribution deal. YouTube TV subscribers could miss election coverage and "Monday Night Football.