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Sports Broadcasting Act
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Washington Examinerpolitics11 days ago
House Judiciary Committee Examines NFL Television Rights Pooling Under 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act
The panel questioned witnesses about whether the league exceeded its exemption by pooling television rights across all 32 teams, with fans facing subscription costs of $575 to $780 for the 2025 season.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics19 days agoUpdated
1961 Act Enables NFL to Pool Broadcast Rights for Nationwide Game Access
The House Judiciary Committee has asked NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to appear June 10 to discuss the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 and its effect on consumer costs. The hearing follows a Justice Department antitrust probe and comments from the FCC chair about streaming exemp…
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US Government Considers Changes to Antitrust Law on Live Sports Broadcasting
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comments on live sports viewing amid rising costs from streaming services. Lawmakers have indicated interest in updating the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 to address fragmentation in access. Fans report challenges in affor…