YouTube TV, Fox reach short-term extension to prevent blackout as football season starts

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Google reached a short-term extension with Fox to keep Fox channels available on YouTube TV while the two companies continue negotiating a new carriage agreement. The dispute matters because college football and upcoming NFL broadcasts on Fox could have gone dark for millions of subscribers. Google said Fox is demanding payments above what comparable content partners receive. Fox also launched its standalone streaming service, Fox One, which gives viewers another option if the standoff continues. The situation highlights the pressure around live sports rights, subscriber retention, and streaming bundle economics.

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