Understanding the political push against NFL streaming

NFL Pushes Back on Streaming Flak as One Lawmaker Cries 'Enough is Enough'

On the heels of Netflix this week announcing a third exclusive NFL game, this one on Thanksgiving Evening, ahead of another two games on Christmas Day, the NFL is encountering increased scrutiny from President Trump, lawmakers, the Justice Department and the FCC regarding whether the league’s move away from broadcast TV to streaming harms consumers … Continue reading "NFL Pushes Back on Streaming Flak as One Lawmaker Cries ‘Enough is Enough’" Th…

Understanding the political push against NFL streaming

In recent months, the NFL has found itself under unprecedented scrutiny regarding its longstanding broadcast antitrust exemption. From the question of whether

NFL defends broadcast schedule as 'most fan-friendly' in sports

Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsThe NFL is in everyone’s crosshairs as they circle potential new television deals that could rake in billions of dollars. And although they are starting to take political fire, the league is holding firm. At the heart of the struggle is the impending fight between traditional broadcast networks and streaming tech giants. Fox and Rupert Murdoch have taken the lead in trying to use their relationship with the Trum…