"The Department of Justice has opened a probe into whether the NFL is harming consumers in the way it sells its broadcast rights, amid growing concerns over subscription streaming services."
"Lawmakers and fans have expressed concern over the NFL and other leagues putting more games on subscription streaming services, leading to potentially increased costs for viewers."
"The NFL has a limited antitrust exemption as part of the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961, which allows them to sell the broadcast rights to all games together."
"The feeling inside the NFL league office is that the Murdoch family, which owns Fox Corporation, is the key driver behind the DOJ probe, according to multiple people familiar with the matter."
The Department of Justice has initiated a probe into the NFL's broadcast rights sales, focusing on potential consumer harm. Lawmakers and fans are worried about the increasing number of games on subscription streaming services, which may raise costs for viewers. The NFL has a limited antitrust exemption under the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961, allowing it to sell broadcast rights collectively. Current contracts include major networks and streaming services, with some games requiring subscriptions. The Murdoch family, owners of Fox Corporation, is believed to be a significant influence behind the investigation.
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