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Commissioner of Federal Communications Commission Brendan Carr

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?"

By Drew Lerner OnMar 10, 2026 0
ESPN College Football

Democrat and Republican Senators agree on legislation to amend Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961

The two senators shared a discussion draft that they expect to file next week.

By Sean Keeley OnMar 6, 2026 0
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah

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."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 3, 2026 0
The 2018 SEC conference championship game logo.

Senate Democrats’ SAFE Act would spell big changes for college sports on TV

The SAFE Act faces steep odds of passing, but it could open the floodgates for Congress to revisit the law.

By Brendon Kleen OnSep 29, 2025 0
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey at the conference's media days in July 2022.

Greg Sankey pours cold water on changes to Sports Broadcasting Act

"The decision we’ve made, I think should be honored."

By Drew Lerner OnSep 14, 2025 0
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, at a House committee hearing

House Judiciary Committee sends letter to NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL concerning antitrust exemptions: ‘Everything’s on the table’

"Is this complicated, expensive system really what’s best when they have this antitrust exemption right now?"

By Drew Lerner OnAug 13, 2025 0
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Sen. Ted Cruz discusses ‘growing problem’ of fragmented sports broadcasts

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