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Disney and YouTube TV have reportedly struck a deal to end their bitter feud and restore major sports channels to 10 million viewers.
Disney, which owns ABC and ESPN's array of networks, had failed to agree on a new distribution contract with YouTube. That sparked a standoff that was about to enter its third weekend.
But, according to CNBC reporter Alex Sherman, a deal has now been agreed after crunch talks on Friday night.
'Subscribers should see channels including ABC, ESPN and FX returning to their service over the course of the day,' a YouTube TV spokesperson said.
The entertainment conglomerate had claimed YouTube wasn't paying fair value for ESPN and ABC, while the website argued in response that Disney's demands would lead to higher prices and fewer options for customers.
YouTube TV even offered a $20 credit to its 10 million subscribers since ESPN and ABC left its platform on October 30.
But now a resolution has been found, which should allow viewers to watch a full slate of college football action this weekend as well as the NFL's Monday Night Football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders.
More to follow.
Disney and YouTube TV have reportedly agreed a deal to end their bitter feud and restore major sports channels to 10 million viewers.
