3+ week, 4+ day ago (186+ words) Timberwolves vs. Knicks: what to know When: Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. ET Where: Madison Square Garden (New York, New York) Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free), Sling Orange (day pass for $4.99) Tonight's ESPN NBA doubleheader will continue with Spurs vs. Lakers at 10 p.m. ET. Timberwolves vs. Knicks is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. DIRECTV offers a free 5-day trial covering all the affected channels with plans starting at just $49.99/month for your first month. That unlocks NFL, NBA, NHL, and college football across ESPN, ABC, and more, plus regional sports networks in most markets, all for one price. TRY DIRECTV FOR FREE If you're not ready to commit to a full subscription and just want to catch a night of sports on ESPN, Sling TV is an excellent alternative due to the unmatched flexibility it offers with plans that include one-day passes....

4+ week, 23+ hour ago (254+ words) As YouTube TV's carriage talks leave many sports fans without access to their favorite college teams, ESPN is addressing the issue. The sports media company is making its pregame show College GameDay available for free on X and the ESPN mobile app immediately after it was one of several Disney networks to go dark on the platform ahead of the company's contract expiration. ABC, ESPN & Other Disney Networks Go Dark On YouTube TV Before Contract Officially Expires YouTube TV Calls Disney "Unnecessarily Aggressive" In Carriage Talks, With "Antiquated View" Of Pay-TV Economics YouTube TV Is Out To "Eliminate Competition", Disney Execs Tell Employees In Carriage Fight Update Available via X's live video function, with access including replays and bonus content, while the ESPN app offers push notifications and highlight clips, according to Cord Cutters. With Disney's networks going dark Thursday…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (218+ words) YouTube TV's carriage dispute with Disney has removed ESPN and ABC from the video platform just before Formula 1 heads to Brazil for the'S'o Paulo Grand Prix. The race coverage starts Sunday 9 November, 11:55am ET on ESPN2. If you've lost access on YouTube TV, these are the legal ways you can still catch the race. Disney's networks, including ESPN and ABC, are currently unavailable on YouTube TV thanks to renewal talks that have stalled. With both sides looking for a renewal, no firm date has been announced. This is how you get around that in the interim. ESPN's direct-to-customer service was launched in August 2025. It offers several plans, such as ESPN Unlimited. These stream ESPN's linear channels inside the ESPN app without having to pay for cable. Make sure the plan carries ESPN2, and you're laughing your way to the podium. F1TV Pro streams every…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (381+ words) It's been a week since YouTube TV customers lost access to all Disney-owned networks, including ABC and ESPN. Disney pulled its channels from the live TV streaming service on Oct. 31 following a contract dispute that could not be resolved. The sides are said to be "far apart" in negotiations, according to Sports Business Journal, as another weekend of college football is set to kick off with more can't-miss games, which you can learn more about below. DIRECTV offers a number of flexible plan options that include the affected channels, plus all plans come with a five-day free trial (which is especially great if not missing college football is your only concern here). Below, we break down some of DIRECTV's most popular plans by how much they cost after a five-day free trial and what channels they include. $49.99/month for the…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago (389+ words) With NBA all-star Kevin Durant now on the Houston Rockets, there's a new must-see matchup in the Western Conference, as the Rockets travel to the Bay Area to face-off against the Golden State Warriors " Durant's former team with his former teammates Steph Curry and Draymond Green. Beats Headphones Are 57% Off for Black Friday, Down to Their Lowest Price Ever The Best Black Friday Streaming Deals: Hulu, Max, Apple TV and More A Definitive Music Lover's Gift Guide: Record Players, Books, Speakers, Vinyl and More On Wednesday, Nov. 26 and broadcasting on ESPN, you can watch the Houston Rockets take on the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in San Francisco, California, with tipoff at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. ESPN is featured with Sling Orange. Right now, Sling Orange starts as low as just $1 for a Sling Day Pass, or $45.99/month. The streaming package…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (849+ words) Unsure which streaming service is right for you? Fubo has it all. The service offers sports, news and entertainment channels and several add-on options with an unlimited DVR so you can watch things whenever you're ready for it. In the modern media landscape, it can be difficult to find exactly what you need. If you're looking for an alternative to cable that still gives you access to the premiere sports events, matches and competitions that you love, look to Fubo. Fubo is a streaming service that is built for the modern sports fan. It allows cord-cutters to watch live games and record all of the action on Cloud DVR. In addition to sports coverage, Fubo also has plenty of entertainment and news channels. There are'more than 100 channels offered through three core subscription packages: Monthly, Quarterly and Annual. Many events are…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (369+ words) The standoff in contract negotiations between ESPN and YouTube TV has taken center stage in the sports world over the past week. On Oct. 30, the deal between Disney, which owns ESPN and many other networks, and Google, which owns YouTube TV, ended, causing all of Disney's channels to be pulled from the streaming service. That means big-time networks like ABC, ESPN and SEC Network, among others, have been unavailable for YouTube TV users for over a week now. That includes the entire last weekend of sports, like "College GameDay" and a plethora of highly touted college football matchups on Saturday and the NFL game between the Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys on "Monday Night Football." Because of the volume of sports coverage, including shows and games, that have been blacked out, fans have been on edge with the two media…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (390+ words) Over the weekend, YouTube TV customers weren't able to watch many college football games as the service dropped all Disney channels during a contract dispute. The initial deal between ESPN and YouTube TV expired on Thursday night, and the two sides weren't able to find common ground on a new contract. Therefore, YouTube TV blacked out all Disney channels, which include ABC and ESPN, from their service until they could find an agreement. However, this dispute hasn't been in effect for an NFL game until Monday night when the Arizona Cardinals play the Dallas Cowboys on "Monday Night Football." YouTube TV customers who are fans of either team will be disappointed to find out they can't watch the game. So, here's a list of some alternatives for viewers who want to see the Cardinals and Cowboys face off. Here's a…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (213+ words) 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," YouTube TV said in its last'statement'posted to X on Oct. 30. Luckily, there are alternatives, including one that's slightly unique for a live TV streaming service; keep reading to find out how you can get 24-hour access to ESPN for one low price. If you're not ready to commit to a full subscription, or just want to watch MNF while keeping your YouTube TV subscription active, Sling TV is an excellent live TV alternative due to the unmatched flexibility it offers with plans that include one-day passes. Sling Orange Day Passes are priced at $4.99, and you'll get 24 hours of access to all Sling TV Orange has to offer, including ESPN and ESPN2 (so you can check…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (446+ words) It's not on YouTube TV, but the Eagles-Packers game will be shown on ESPN and ABC. Other platforms offer free trials and discounts for customers, and ESPN content remains available via satellite and cable providers, including Cox, Dish, DirecTV, Fios, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Mediacom, Optimum, Sling, Spectrum TV and Xfinity. Here's where fans can stream Monday Night Football: Fubo: One-week free trial period DirectTV: Five-day free trial Sling TV: free, ad-supported version called Sling Freestream Customers who purchased select Samsung TVs from Samsung or Best Buy between Sept. 8, 2025, and Oct. 23, 2025, are eligible for free ESPN Unlimited for one year, the company announced in September. Customers must activate the code by Jan. 23, 2026. Get ESPN access with Sling Watch Monday Night Football with Fubo The Week 10 Eagles vs. Packers game starts at 8:15 p.m. ET. Disney, however, claims that it is "committed to…...