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NFL Faces $21 Billion Antitrust Lawsuit Over 'Sunday Ticket' Pricing

Class-action trial scrutinizes NFL's exclusive deals and pricing strategies for out-of-market game packages.

  • Trial could impact how fans and businesses access NFL games, potentially leading to more viewing options.
  • Plaintiffs argue NFL's deals with DirecTV and other networks inflated 'Sunday Ticket' prices and restricted competition.
  • NFL defends its pricing as fair market value and argues antitrust exemptions cover its broadcasting deals.
  • Judge Gutierrez expresses frustration with the complexity and handling of the plaintiffs' case.
  • Outcome of the trial remains uncertain, with potential appeals likely to extend the legal battle for years.
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