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MSG pulls plug in dispute with Time Warner

Originally published: December 31, 2011 3:34 PM
Updated: January 1, 2012 12:34 AM
By ROBERT BRODSKY  robert.brodsky@newsday.com

Amar'e Stoudemire shot 8-for-11 from the floor on

Photo credit: Getty Images | Amar'e Stoudemire shot 8-for-11 from the floor on opening day, giving him one of his highest shooting percentages as a Knick. (Dec. 28, 2011)

A lingering dispute with Time Warner Cable over increased programming costs prompted MSG Network on Saturday to pull its coverage of major sports teams from the carrier's lineup.

Starting at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, all Knicks, Rangers, Islanders, Devils and Sabres games were dropped -- frustrating millions of hoops and hockey fans in New York and New Jersey.

MSG Media announced the move shortly...

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