Dish Network to carry Pac-12 Networks programming

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Dish Network has agreed to a multi-year deal to carry Pac-12 Networks programming.

The deal announced Saturday makes Dish Network the only satellite provider to offer the Pac-12 Networks programming, which includes conference football and basketball games.

Pac-12 Networks, which opened its football coverage Aug. 30, is televising 15 nonconference games and 20 Pac-12 football games this season.

Dish Network is offering Pac-12 Networks as a free preview for a limited time to Dish customers. Game broadcasts on Dish Network began Saturday.

Pac-12 Networks had previously reached agreements with major cable companies such as Time Warner, Bright House and Comcast.

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