As Amazon eyes the Super Bowl, FCC criticism of NFL streaming grows
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr highlighted Amazon's interest in airing the Super Bowl in a recent post.
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Could Fox’s hardball tactics land it the NFL’s new five-game package?
Fox is bidding on a streaming package while arguing the NFL's antitrust exemption should be reexamined for moving games to streaming.
DOJ reportedly opens anticompetitive investigation into NFL
The Department of Justice is investigating anticompetitive practices from the NFL after public complaints from FCC chair Brendan Carr.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Rep. Pat Ryan demand FCC address rising cost of live sports
The Democratic lawmakers believe media consolidation is driving prices higher for sports fans.
Fox, Sinclair submit comment to FCC advocating protections for sports on broadcast TV
"Making paywalled streaming the default viewing option for live sports could have devastating consequences for consumers and broadcast stations alike."
Are the Murdochs and Ellisons behind FCC’s recent interest in sports fragmentation?
NFL’s antitrust exemption vulnerable if league puts more games on streaming, FCC chair says
"Does the NFL still benefit from the antitrust exemption when they’re negotiating for carriage of games not on a sponsored telecast, but on a streaming service?"
Stephen A. Smith blames FCC for preventing him from presidential run
"You want me to run? Fix it."
Brendan Carr questions if Sports Broadcasting Act’s antitrust exemption applies to streaming
"There is a question that people are debating in the FCC record, which is to say, if you take a NFL game and you put it on a streaming service rather than broadcast TV, does the NFL still get to benefit from the broad antitrust exemption?"
Sen. Mike Lee calls on DOJ, FTC to reexamine antitrust exemptions in Sports Broadcasting Act
"The modern distribution environment differs substantially from the conditions that precipitated this exemption."
Brendan Carr sees relationship between sports and local news as FCC’s purview
"I think people are right to start asking whether we have the right regulatory framework in place right now."
FCC opens inquiry into fragmentation of sports broadcasting
"Many consumers today find it more difficult to find the events they want to watch..."
YES Network, Comcast reach carriage agreement after acrimonious 2025 negotiation
The network will remain on Comcast's expanded basic cable, avoiding the fate of other RSNs moving to more expensive tiers.
Did Disney have NFL deal in mind when pulling Jimmy Kimmel?
When media companies do deals that require federal approval, it's hard not to think about.
Is CHSN dipping into the YES Network playbook regarding Comcast dispute?
Jerry Reinsdorf seems to be leveraging his connections in the Trump administration to reach a deal with Comcast.
Nick Saban’s ‘College GameDay’ cursing drew (a few) FCC complaints: ‘Profanity stuffed in my face’
"I tune (in) to gain knowledge and insight on college football, not to have profanity stuffed in my face by a former coach trying to be funny."
FCC Chairman has simple ask for Super Bowl LIX: ‘Please, no wardrobe malfunctions’
"That would ruin my evening."
