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*The Big Ten conference is getting its own television channel in Aug. 2007. The Big Ten Channel, developed with the help of Fox Cable Networks, has already secured DirecTV as a major distributor. The satellite provider will offer the channel on its Total Choice package. The Big Ten also announced a new 10-year agreement that will expand its relationship with ABC and ESPN in football as well as men's and women's basketball. However, games aired on the Big Ten Channel will be independent of the telecasts aired on ABC and ESPN's networks. The Big Ten includes Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Purdue, Wisconsin, Indiana, Penn State, Ohio State, Iowa and Northwestern.