Tag: Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961
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Clay Travis: NFL Placing 87% Of Games On Free TV Means They’re “Violating The Law” 13% Of The Time
"You guys have an important responsibility and an opportunity to apply the law fairly freely and help fans everywhere across the entire nation pay less and get more."
NAB President Curtis LeGeyt: Congress Must “Reaffirm The Scope” Of Sports Broadcasting Act Of 1961 With All Leagues
"We're not here to scrutinize the NFL's business practices. We're here to affirm that if they want to take advantage of an antitrust exemption granted to them by this body, that there are certain public interest obligations that went along with that."
NFL Executive: League Declined Invite To Hearing On Sports Broadcasting Act Of 1961 Over “Balance” Of Witnesses
"This panel, led by Congressman [Scott] Fitzgerald, who's right there in Wisconsin, has witnesses solely on one side of the issue. There is no effort. We've offered many witnesses, and there's no effort to have a balanced group."
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Reportedly Declines Congress Request for Testimony Over League Broadcast Deals
"The NFL currently has television contracts with ESPN/ABC, NBC Sports, CBS Sports, Prime Video and Netflix to air its games."
NFL Reportedly Being Investigated by US Department of Justice Over Anticompetitive Practices
"Federal officials are examining whether the league has used business practices that could limit competition and negatively impact consumers."
YouTube Labeled ‘Heavy Favorite’ to Broadcast NFL Game From Brazil in Week One
This game featuring the Los Angeles Chargers and a yet-to-be-identified opponent would be available for free.