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According to CNBC’s Alex Sherman and other insiders, YouTube TV is seekinga comprehensive integration of ESPN’s content—similar to what the ESPN “Ultimate” app offers—across its platform. Disney, meanwhile, has been attempting to migrate sports content to its ESPN app while charging premium prices to cable providers. YouTube TV's firm stance against this, arguing for channels like ABC and ESPN to remain available in their traditional format, has pushed negotiations to the brink.