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The Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers are preparing for an intra-state showdown tonight, but Dish Network subscribers may have to watch at their local sports bar.

After the two companies failed to agree to terms on a contract renewal, Disney's slate of 20 linear TV channels -- including Monday Night Football broadcaster ESPN -- went dark this weekend on Dish Network and its streaming service Sling TV. The dispute provides a window into the inner workings of the contact sport that is TV carriage contract negotiations.

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Source Fool.com