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Justice Department opens antitrust investigation into the NFL
Posted on 4/9/26 at 1:30 pm
Posted on 4/9/26 at 1:30 pm
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The Justice Department is investigating if the NFL is forcing fans to pay too much in subscription fees.
Citing unnamed sources, NBC News reported that the investigation is part of an antitrust probe.
Football fans in past years watched NFL games over broadcast television, and the 1961 Sports Broadcast Act allowed sports leagues to avoid antitrust issues and negotiate media rights. Now, games are broadcast over different platforms and channels, some with paid subscriptions.
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Antitrust, wrote a letter to the Competition Policy and Consumer Rights, requesting a review of the exemptions on streaming platforms and if the packages violate the Sports Broadcasting Act.
The Justice Department is investigating if the NFL is forcing fans to pay too much in subscription fees.
Citing unnamed sources, NBC News reported that the investigation is part of an antitrust probe.
Football fans in past years watched NFL games over broadcast television, and the 1961 Sports Broadcast Act allowed sports leagues to avoid antitrust issues and negotiate media rights. Now, games are broadcast over different platforms and channels, some with paid subscriptions.
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Antitrust, wrote a letter to the Competition Policy and Consumer Rights, requesting a review of the exemptions on streaming platforms and if the packages violate the Sports Broadcasting Act.
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Posted on 4/9/26 at 1:37 pm to Night Vision
I think only me and a couple others on PT still watch the NFL. While I am for less government meddling, this one does grind my gears. I missed a Steeler game two years ago on Christmas because it was on Netflix.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 1:50 pm to Night Vision
Flashback to when Trump sued the NFL for antitrust back in the mid-80s and won $3.76 in nominal damages.
40-years later Trump back on the NFL's arse.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 1:52 pm to Night Vision
This is so retarded and gay 
Posted on 4/9/26 at 1:54 pm to Night Vision
Do the mlb too.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 1:58 pm to Night Vision
While they’re at it, take a look at the monopoly on NFL licensed video games.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 2:03 pm to dgnx6
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Do the mlb too.
They adopted a much more robust streaming format and adoption on streaming platforms before the NFL.
Same with the NBA.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 2:05 pm to Placekicker
NFL 2k1 GOAT
Posted on 4/9/26 at 2:06 pm to SlowFlowPro
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This is so retarded and gay
So are you.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 2:07 pm to Night Vision
Couldn’t imagine watching pro sports in 2026
Posted on 4/9/26 at 2:12 pm to texag7
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Couldn’t imagine watching pro sports in 2026
Some great UCL games this week
Posted on 4/9/26 at 2:24 pm to Placekicker
Don't leave ESPN and the college football bowl games out.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 2:39 pm to Night Vision
Just wait until they get busted for coordinating game outcomes with betting sites. Then it will be a party.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 3:01 pm to Night Vision
The NFL is so boring. Such a manufactured product with little passion compared to college football. It doesn’t feel natural.
Sunday night football feels like you’re watching the sports version of the Truman Show.
Sunday night football feels like you’re watching the sports version of the Truman Show.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 3:03 pm to Night Vision
NFL is one of the few things in life that has gotten better as tome goes by 
Posted on 4/9/26 at 3:03 pm to dgnx6
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Do the mlb too.
Exactly.
I live less than an hour away from the blender, but can't watch my home NBA team on regular cable.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 3:27 pm to Night Vision
They need to fire Jay Z or whoever from hiring BLM Bad bunny for halftime shows.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 3:30 pm to Night Vision
In before some retard claims this is a distraction from Epstein.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 3:33 pm to Night Vision
tackling (pun intended) the important issues
Posted on 4/10/26 at 6:39 am to AlterEd
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In before some retard claims this is a distraction from Epstein.
You manifested the latest scandal
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