US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The US Department of Justice has opened an investigation into whether the National Football League engaged in anticompetitive practices harming consumers. Concerns focus on difficulties watching games and increasing sales of broadcast rights to streaming services. The NFL states over 87 percent of games air on free broadcast television. The Federal Communications Commission previously reviewed similar issues regarding sports shifting from broadcast to subscription services.
Key Entities
US Department of JusticeNational Football League (NFL)Federal Communications Commission (FCC)US Senator Mike Leestreaming servicesbroadcast television