The NFL has a business relationship with both parties. YouTube streamed a game in September, and it surely hopes to have more. The NFL will, if the deal is approved by the government, own 10 percent of ESPN.

ESPN, ABC and other Disney-owned channels have not been available on YouTube TV since Thursday because of an impasse in contract talks for a new distribution deal. YouTube TV subscribers could miss election coverage and "Monday Night Football.

Whether it's Monday Night Football, NBA games or Dancing with the Stars, here's how you can still watch your favorites.

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Disney is asking YouTube TV to restore ABC to its pay-TV bundle for Election Day on Tuesday as a matter of “public interest” as the companies negotiate a carriage renewal. ABC, ESPN and other Disney networks went dark Thursday night after the distribution talks failed to yield a deal.

YouTube TV and The Walt Disney Co. did not make a new deal before the agreement expired at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30. The live TV service had asked the owner of channels such as ABC, FX, National Geographic and ESPN for a better rate for programming.