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sports1 hour ago•3 min saved

Tretter briefs NFLPA reps on collusion ruling amid antitrust scrutiny

JC Tretter told the NFLPA’s board of player reps about the appellate ruling in the collusion case, noting that the decision, while a setback for the union on the surface, affirmed the finding that the NFL encouraged clubs to curb salary guarantees; the development comes as the DOJ scrutinizes potential antitrust issues, and it follows past claims that former leadership hid the original ruling and that Tretter was muzzled at the time.

via NBC Sports|

#antitrust #arbitration #collusion

business1 day ago•1 min saved

Documents allege Live Nation leveraged power over venues and artists amid antitrust scrutiny

Newly revealed documents allege that Live Nation used its clout to pressure venues, artists, and rivals, even as it faces a New York antitrust trial. The report notes CEO Michael Rapino earned $195 million in compensation over three years—a figure the judge barred the jury from hearing as prejudicial—while the company maintains it is not a monopoly.

via NBC News|

#antitrust #artists #business

politics1 day ago•24 min saved

DOJ opens antitrust probe into NFL broadcasting deals amid streaming shift

The Justice Department has launched an antitrust inquiry into NFL broadcast rights amid the league’s growing use of subscription streaming platforms, probing whether these deals raise costs or stifle competition. While the scope and timeline are unclear, lawmakers have pressed for scrutiny of the NFL’s evolving rights model under the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act. In 2025, NFL games streamed on services like Prime Video, YouTube, Peacock, and Netflix, with estimates that watching all games could cost fans over $1,500, though the league notes most games are still available on free networks and local broadcasts.,

via The Washington Post|

#antitrust #broadcasting #doj

business1 day ago•16 min saved

DOJ Probes NFL Media Deals for Antitrust Risk

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an antitrust probe into the NFL’s media rights deals, citing concerns that current arrangements may affect affordability and fair access under the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act; regulators note fans face rising costs as games appear across many streaming services, while the league defends its distribution model as fan-friendly. The probe comes as the NFL weighs reopening roughly $110 billion in 11-year deals with Fox, Paramount, Disney, NBCUniversal, and Amazon after the 2029–30 season, following Paramount’s merger with Skydance.

via Deadline|

#antitrust #business #doj

politics1 day ago•3 min saved

DOJ Investigates NFL Over Cross-Platform Game Licensing and Consumer Cost

The Justice Department is reportedly probing the NFL’s licensing of games across paid streaming services and other platforms, focusing on consumer affordability and fair competition. The inquiry, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, could influence the league’s media-rights talks—with Paramount Skydance eyed for an expanded deal—while NFL defends its distribution model. Lawmakers like Sen. Mike Lee reference the Sports Broadcasting Act amid concerns that widespread streaming of games may affect antitrust exemptions and consumer access.

via CBS News|

#antitrust #doj-investigation #media-rights

business2 days ago•3 min saved

DOJ launches antitrust inquiry into NFL broadcast exemption

The DOJ has opened an antitrust investigation into the NFL, scrutinizing whether the league’s broadcast-rights practices—anchored by the 1961 Sports Broadcast Act exemption—harm consumers as more games shift to streaming, with officials from both sides declining comment.

via NBC Sports|

#antitrust #broadcasting #business

policy2 days ago•60 min saved

Jury weighs if Ticketmaster acted like a monopoly

A Manhattan jury is closing in on a verdict in the multi-state antitrust case against Live Nation-Ticketmaster, with prosecutors arguing the company maintained monopoly power through coercive venue deals and inflated ticketing charges, while Live Nation defends its product and contends fierce competition exists; a ruling for the states could trigger sweeping industry changes, including potential breakup, though appeals are likely.

via The Verge|

#antitrust #live-nation #monopoly

business2 days ago•7 min saved

Nexstar seeks $150M bond from states to cover costs if Tegna merger stalls

Nexstar asked a California federal court to force DirecTV and several states, including Colorado, to post a $150 million bond to cover losses if its $6.2 billion merger with Tegna is delayed by an antitrust lawsuit; the judge is weighing whether to extend a temporary injunction on the deal while concerns about reduced competition and impact on local journalism are debated, and Nexstar argues the bond would offset anticipated costs, though the exact amount was not intended for public release.

via The Colorado Sun|

#antitrust #business #directv

business2 days ago•8 min saved

Judge Signals Potential Block of Nexstar-Tegna TV Merger

A federal judge in Sacramento signaled he could block Nexstar’s $6.2 billion takeover of Tegna, potentially halting a deal that would give Nexstar control of 265 stations and about 80% of U.S. households. State attorneys general and DirecTV warn the merger would lessen competition and harm local journalism and could raise prices; Nexstar argues the deal would strengthen local news economics. A preliminary injunction order is expected soon, and Tegna would continue operating independently if blocked.

via Los Angeles Times|

#antitrust #business #media-merger

business11 days ago•16 min saved

Judge Halts Nexstar-Tegna Merger, Sending Nexstar Stock Tumbling

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking Nexstar’s $6.2 billion merger with Tegna, sending Nexstar’s stock down about 13% as investors fear a lengthy delay; the ruling, backed by DirecTV and several states over antitrust concerns, sets a hearing for April 7 and complicates the FCC waiver that had cleared the deal, potentially delaying or reshaping the transaction with implications for both companies’ shareholders.

via Deadline|

#antitrust #business #judge

business11 days ago•7 min saved

Court freezes Nexstar-Tegna merger amid antitrust concerns despite FCC waiver

A U.S. district judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the integration of Nexstar and Tegna, citing potential reduced competition and harm to consumers. The order requires hold-separate management, keeping Tegna independent in decisions over retransmission negotiations, newsroom staffing, and operations, while the case proceeds. The FCC had allowed the deal to exceed the 39% national ownership cap via a waiver, spurring further challenges from DirecTV, state attorneys general, and consumer groups. Nexstar must respond by April 1, and a hearing on a possible preliminary injunction is scheduled for April 7.

via Ars Technica|

#antitrust #business #merger

technology12 days ago•60 min saved

Apple's gatekeeper era under global antitrust scrutiny

Apple’s tightly controlled iPhone ecosystem has drawn decades of antitrust scrutiny—from the Microsoft-era case to Epic’s litigation and EU DMA pressure—with some concessions (like limited third-party app stores) in certain regions, but sweeping reforms remain slow and the fight over Apple’s App Store power shows no sign of ending as regulators and tech navigate the AI era.

via theverge.com|

#antitrust #app-store #apple

business13 days ago•2 min saved

Judge Pauses Nexstar-Tegna TV Merger Amid Antitrust Challenges

A federal judge granted a 14-day restraining order blocking Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion merger with Tegna amid antitrust lawsuits from DirecTV and eight state attorneys general; a hearing is set for April 7, and concerns persist about higher TV costs, fewer local-news outlets, and reduced competition, despite earlier FCC/DOJ approval and a waiver of ownership limits.

via NBC News|

#antitrust #business #media

business13 days ago•4 min saved

Court blocks Nexstar-Tegna merger as antitrust suit stalls deal

A federal judge issued a 14-day temporary restraining order blocking Nexstar’s $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna, delaying the merger and barring integration until an April 7 hearing amid DirecTV’s lawsuit alleging reduced competition and higher distributor prices; eight states have joined lawsuits, and the FCC has approved the deal despite opposition and Trump’s prior support.

via Politico|

#antitrust #business #merger

sports13 days ago•3 min saved

Chambliss Wins Round Against NCAA, Keeps 2026 Eligibility

The Mississippi Supreme Court declined to hear the NCAA’s appeal, preserving a ruling that allows Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to play in 2026 after a judge found the NCAA ignored medical evidence showing he wasn’t ready to play at Ferris State, highlighting ongoing tensions in college-athletics antitrust debates.

via NBC Sports|

#antitrust #eligibility #ncaa