DirecTV to end blackout of ESPN, ABC

DirecTV and Disney reached a preliminary agreement Saturday on a deal to restore ABC, ESPN and several other networks after a nearly two-week distribution feud."DirecTV and Disney have a long-standing history of connecting consumers to the best entertainment, and this agreement furthers that commitment by recognizing both the tremendous value of Disney's content and the evolving preferences of DirecTV's customers," the companies said in a joint statement.The agreement comes just in time for