Fox, Dish Network dispute will keep some from seeing Michigan, MSU, Lions this weekend

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Streaming services challenge network TV this fall AP

For millions of Dish Network and Sling subscribers, local Fox channels went dark Thursday in 16 markets across 23 states along with select cable networks.

And it's why some viewers in Michigan won't see Saturday's Wolverines or Spartans games or Sunday's Lions game.

The outage comes after the satellite and streaming service and Fox Corporation failed to reach a new agreement.

The cable networks off air include FS1, FS2, Big Ten Network, Fox Soccer Plus and Fox Deportes. Fox News is under a separate distribution agreement.

Both sides say in competing statements that the other is to blame for the blackout. In late July, an…