Disney-Fubo deal facing formal Department of Justice antitrust investigation
The criticisms of the Disney-Fubo move have escalated into an antitrust investigation.
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Senator claims Disney is trying to ‘purchase its way around antitrust law’ with Fubo acquisition
"Disney’s proposed acquisition of Fubo appears to allow Disney to simultaneously circumvent the lawsuit while gobbling up a competitor."
DOJ asks court to revive aspect of NFL Sunday Ticket lawsuit
Senators call for investigation into DraftKings, FanDuel
A pair of bipartisan senators are calling for an investigation into the two dominant sports betting outlets, DraftKings and FanDuel.
Fubo-Venu Sports lawsuit becomes political football
The political battle lines have been drawn in the Fubo-Venu Sports lawsuit while the Presidential Election adds another wrinkle.
DOJ will reportedly support Fubo in antitrust case against Venu
The DOJ will file an amicus brief in support of Venu's injunction.
Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren want DOJ to investigate Venu Sports
Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren want the DOJ to look into ESPN-WBD-Fox joint venture Venu Sports on antitrust grounds.
Democratic presidential candidates Cory Booker, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren criticize Sinclair’s purchase of former Fox RSNs
"The agreement with Disney offers Sinclair an opportunity to charge consumers more by packaging their cable and broadcast programs."
Department of Justice approves Disney’s bid for Fox on condition that Disney sells Fox RSNs; who will get them?
Disney has agreed to sell the 22 Fox RSNs in order to gain DOJ approval for the rest of the Fox assets in question. There should be plenty of interested buyers.
DirecTV-owned company with Fox ties strikes $113 million deal with DoJ over FIFA bribes
The FIFA corruption scandal involves not just executives, but also media companies, and some with major ties to...
