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Packers Drawn Into Growing Fight Over NFL Antitrust Exemption
 |  Jun 17, 2026

The Green Bay Packers have emerged as an unlikely focal point in a widening political and legal battle over the National Football League's long-standing broadcast antitrust protections, as lawmakers and...

Packers Media Insider Defends NFL Broadcast Exemption Amid Congressional Scrutiny
 |  Jun 10, 2026

As federal regulators and lawmakers examine the NFL’s longstanding broadcast antitrust exemption, one voice from within the league’s ecosystem has offered a rare public defense of the policy, highlighting concerns...

House Judiciary Committee Report Accuses NFL of Misusing Antitrust Exemption
 |  Jun 8, 2026

A newly released report from the House Judiciary Committee is sharply critical of the National Football League, arguing that the league has expanded far beyond the limited protections Congress intended when it...

Netflix Targets Sports Events as NFL Antitrust Scrutiny Intensifies
 |  May 13, 2026

Netflix is sharpening its strategy in the increasingly crowded live sports market, opting for high-profile events rather than pursuing full-season league packages, according to statements made by company leadership as federal regulators...

NFL Defends Streaming Strategy Amid Federal Scrutiny Over Costs and Access
 |  Apr 22, 2026

The NFL is pushing back against growing federal concerns over its increasing reliance on streaming platforms, arguing that its current media strategy remains accessible and beneficial for fans, according to the New York Post....

Justice Department Opens Investigation Into NFL Media Practices
 |  Apr 9, 2026

The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly opened an investigation into the business practices of the National Football League, focusing on whether the league’s media strategies have become anticompetitive as the cost of...

FCC Warns NFL Risks Antitrust Trouble as More Games Move to Streaming
 |  Mar 29, 2026

The Federal Communications Commission is raising concerns about the National Football League’s increasing shift toward streaming platforms, warning that the league could face antitrust scrutiny if it moves too far...

NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB Chiefs Asked to Brief Congress on Broadcast Rules
 |  Aug 11, 2025

The US House Judiciary Committee has reached out to the commissioners of the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB to discuss the long-standing Sports Broadcasting Act (SBA) and its associated blackout...

NFL-Disney Deal Expected to Face DOJ Scrutiny Over Antitrust Concerns
 |  Aug 7, 2025

The National Football League’s newly announced agreement with Walt Disney Co. — which grants the league a 10% equity stake in ESPN in exchange for key media properties — is...

Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Victory to NFL in Antitrust Merchandise Lawsuit
 |  Jul 16, 2025

The National Football League has recently scored a procedural win in a legal dispute centered on its online merchandise distribution policies, according to CNBC. While the NFL is comprised of 32 independent...

Judge Dismisses Antitrust Case Against NFL Over Merchandise Licensing
 |  Jul 15, 2025

A federal judge has thrown out an antitrust lawsuit brought by a Nebraska-based retailer against the National Football League and its 32 teams, ruling that the claims lacked sufficient legal...

NFL Names New Top Lawyer as Antitrust Challenges Mount
 |  Apr 6, 2025

The National Football League has named Ted Ullyot as its next general counsel, stepping into the role vacated by long-time legal chief Jeff Pash. The decision, announced during recent league...

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