NFL Faces $14 Billion Penalty Over Sunday Ticket Antitrust Violations
Jury finds NFL guilty of anti-competitive practices; potential for major changes in sports broadcasting
- A Los Angeles jury awarded $4.8 billion to Sunday Ticket subscribers, potentially tripling to $14.39 billion under antitrust law.
- The NFL's exclusive deal with DirecTV and high subscription costs were deemed anti-competitive.
- The verdict could lead to new models for distributing out-of-market games, offering more choices to fans.
- The NFL plans to appeal, with the case likely heading to higher courts.
- Other major sports leagues are monitoring the case due to its implications for their own broadcast packages.
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