Lawmakers hold hearing on sports streaming

Ted Cruz grills pro sports leagues, says streaming games 'like solving a puzzle’

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Tuesday grilled representatives of America’s major sports leagues over their streaming practices, which he said continue to frustrate

Lawmakers hold hearing on sports streaming

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Major executives from some of the country's biggest sports leagues testified in front of Congress on live streaming options. Some lawmakers say the shift to streaming can be frustrating and expensive for fans. Millions of fans tune in to watch and support their favorite teams and despite the rivalry and disagreements, lawmakers say there is a growing concern among many viewers. "Why does it seem to be getting harder and mo…

Senators question sports league officials over streaming, future of broadcasting games

Senators questioned officials from Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, and the National Hockey League on Tuesday about the state of sports broadcasting and the future of streaming live games.The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation hosted the hearing titled, "Field of Streams: The New Channel Guide for Sports Fans."The witnesses included Kenny Gersh, Executive Vice President of Media and Business Devel…