Fox eyes five-game NFL package amid streaming bidders and antitrust probe
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Fox is reportedly bidding for the NFL’s five-game media-rights package, joining YouTube and Netflix as the DOJ investigates whether streaming deals fall under the Sports Broadcasting Act antitrust exemption; the league has outlined five game windows (including the Australia International Series, Thanksgiving Eve, Black Friday, and a potential Christmas Eve slot), with Fox moving a high-profile window from streaming back to broadcast.
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- The DOJ is investigating the NFL’s online streaming model | CNN Business CNN
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