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Dish countersues Disney, ESPN over Sling ‘Day Passes’, alleges bundling practices violate antitrust law

Disney is currently suing Dish over Sling's short-term subscription offerings.

Networks take another blow in fight against Sling TV’s ‘Day Passes’

A judge ruled against Warner Bros. Discovery's effort to halt the practice just one month after a similar ruling against Disney.

Judge denies Disney injunction against Dish over ESPN inclusion in Sling Orange

A judge denied Disney's request for an injunction in its lawsuit against Dish, meaning the legal fight over Sling Orange will continue.

Warner Bros. Discovery joins Disney, files lawsuit against Sling TV day passes

For now, the product is still available for purchase on Sling's website despite the lawsuits.

Disney sues Sling TV over ESPN’s inclusion in new day passes

"Sling TV’s new offerings, which they made available without our knowledge or consent, violate the terms of our existing license agreement."

DirecTV, Dish issue antitrust complaint over Disney-Fubo deal

"By this settlement, Defendants pay off and seek to subsume the very competitor that raised these antitrust violations to the Court."

DirecTV, Dish merger deal falls apart

The decision comes after bondholders representing around $10.7 billion of debt in Dish rejected a debt-exchange offer

DirecTV, Dish reportedly close to merger deal

Dish and DirecTV are reportedly once again close to a deal for a merger.

Dish, Hearst embroiled in carriage dispute

Dish is in yet another carriage dispute, this time with Hearst.

Cox local affiliates go dark on Dish, impacting World Cup, NFL, CFB and more in nine markets

This dispute impacts Dish customers in Atlanta, Boston, Seattle, Pittsburgh and more.

Sling TV is raising prices for its packages

Sling Orange and Sling Blue will now cost $40 a month each, or $55 for the combination package. That's before any further channel add-ons.

Disney & ESPN channels restored to Dish, Sling TV following brief carriage dispute

Just in time for Monday Night Football.

Disney, ESPN go dark on Dish and Sling TV in carriage dispute

"Disney has exploited its market position to increase fees without regard for the public viewing experience."

Tegna, Dish reach carriage agreement in time for Olympics & Super Bowl

"We're pleased to have reached an agreement in time for the Winter Olympics and Super Bowl that benefits all parties, especially our customers."

Dish has dropped NESN, is now completely RSN-free

If you want to watch your local team, maybe don't subscribe to Dish.

Dish and Sinclair have a new carriage deal, but RSNs are (unsurprisingly) not included

Sinclair and Dish have a deal...but local sports aren't part of it.

Dish has dropped the AT&T SportsNet RSNs

Dish dropping RSNs is par for the course, and you can add another few to the list.

DISH, Sinclair reach temporary extension amidst carriage negotiations

These carriage disputes tend to follow a pretty predictable pattern ahead of football season.

With Sinclair local affiliate dispute looming, Dish’s Charlie Ergen says “We don’t have any customers calling us on RSNs”

"We don’t have any customers calling us on RSNs today. ...We’re not interested in taxing our customers when they don’t watch the channels."

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