YouTube TV removed Disney stations, including ESPN, from its streaming service after the two sides failed to reach a new agreement.

The Google-owned YouTube TV announced late Thursday night that its contract with Disney expired without negotiating a new deal. YouTube TV’s official blog claimed Disney threatened a blackout “as a negotiating tactic to force deal terms that would raise prices on our customers.”

“Our contract with Disney has reached its renewal date, and we’ll not agree to terms that disadvantage our members while benefiting Disney’s TV products,” YouTube TV said in a statement posted on social media. “Despite our best efforts, we have not been able to reach a fair deal, and starting today, Disney programming will not be available on YouTube TV. This means you will no lo

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