YouTube TV dropping regional Fox Sports networks on Saturday
YouTube TV is expected to drop a number of regional Fox Sports channels this weekend, according to a notice published by the pay TV company this week.
Sinclair Broadcast Group is a local broadcast and pay TV network company based in Baltimore, Maryland. The company owns or operates more than 190 television stations in 90 metropolitan areas; 23 regional sports networks; the Tennis Channel and Stadium.
YouTube TV is expected to drop a number of regional Fox Sports channels this weekend, according to a notice published by the pay TV company this week.
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