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`Commission still has it within its power to try to check the trend of increased migration of local sports behind streaming paywalls,” ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC affiliates told the FCC

Viewing was up 35% year-over- through 21 games, the second-highest audience levels seen on the network

The show, which has aired for many years on ABC, will begin streaming on YouTube in 2029

EVP Michelle Lehman says Google-Disney carriage battle emphasizes the need for updated ownership rules

FCC Analysts think Disney should stop broadcasting but keep the licenses

`Nexstar remains committed to protecting the First Amendment while producing and airing local and national news that is fact-based and unbiased and, above all, broadcasting content that is in the best interest of the communities we serve," Nexstar said.

Large online audiences could play a role in talks between ABC and station groups Nexstar and Sinclair, which are preempting the show in 23% of the country

The late night show will return to its regular schedule on Tuesday Sept. 23; Sinclair said it will continue to preempt the show

A letter to the FCC signed by Senate Democrats complained that the “FCC’s role in overseeing the public airwaves does not give it the power to act as a roving press censor”

Over-the-air viewers will be able to watch ABC in HD on channel 18.1 or 7.2