Walt Disney and satellite TV provider DirecTV have failed to agree a fresh distribution deal for ESPN, ABC and other Disney-owned networks, with the companies confirming Sunday upwards of 11 million DirecTV subscribers now lose access as a result.
The blackout came during the U.S. Open tennis tournament and in the midst of the first full weekend of college football.
Similarly impacted are the National Football League which kicks off its season Thursday while ABC News’ scheduled presidential debate on Sept. 10.
AP reports the move outraged plenty of sports fans, who posted their displeasure on social media while the U.S. Tennis Association was similarly underwhelmed with another carriage dispute.
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