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In a landmark decision, a California federal jury recently awarded $4.7 billion in damages to a class of subscribers to the NFL Sunday Ticket service, questioning the fairness of the service’s pricing structure. The case centers on antitrust claims suggesting that the NFL and DirecTV, which offers the service, unlawfully monopolized football broadcasts. The ruling, however, now faces significant threats as it heads into an appeal phase, with legal experts weighing in on the financial feasibility and the broader implications for sports broadcasting. The NFL and AT&T, DirecTV’s parent company, have expressed intentions to challenge … Read more