April 10Apr 10 The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, according to a government official.The official, who was not authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation by name and spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday, said the investigation is “about affordability for consumers and creating an even playing field for providers.”The investigation was first reported by The Wall Street Journal...comes amid increasing federal scrutiny of the amount of money fans are paying to watch sports on television. The Federal Communications Commission, for example, is seeking public comments on the ongoing shift of live sports from broadcast channels to streaming services.Read the rest here.
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