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NFL Faced With $4.7 Billion Penalty Over ‘Sunday Ticket’ Broadcast Dispute

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Los Angeles — In an unprecedented legal decision, a jury has ordered the National Football League to pay $4.7 billion in damages over its handling of the “Sunday Ticket” package, signaling a potentially transformative moment for sports broadcasting rights and antitrust law. This marks one of the heaviest penalties in sports and entertainment litigation, centering on the controversial package that historically allowed football fans to watch any game, regardless of their location. The ruling comes after long-held frustrations by bar owners, fans, and various businesses who argued that the NFL’s exclusive arrangement with DirecTV, which … Read more

Former NFL Player Escapes Indictment on 2023 Kidnapping Charge: Mississippi Grand Jury’s Surprising Decision

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Ridgeland, Mississippi – Former NFL player Jerrell Powe will not face trial after a Mississippi grand jury decided not to indict him on a kidnapping charge. Powe, who was arrested in 2023, received notification from the Madison County district attorney’s office stating that the grand jury declined to issue an indictment. Details of the grand jury proceedings were not disclosed. The arrest took place in the Jackson suburb of Ridgeland when Powe and another individual were apprehended at a bank. The arrest came after a man claimed he had been abducted against his will in … Read more

NFL Presents Final Argument in Jon Gruden Lawsuit, Awaits Nevada High Court’s Verdict

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CARSON CITY, Nev. – The NFL is making a final attempt to have former Raiders head coach Jon Gruden’s lawsuit, pertaining to leaked emails, sent to arbitration. The case is currently being argued in Nevada’s highest court. Gruden filed the lawsuit following the release of emails that contained racist, homophobic, and misogynistic remarks. He claims that the league leaked the emails to the media, leading to his termination as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. The NFL argues that Gruden’s employment contract included a provision that any disputes or claims must go through arbitration. … Read more

NFL and Jon Gruden Engage in Court Battle Over Racially Offensive Email Leak: Will Lawsuit Proceed?

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Attorneys representing the National Football League (NFL) and Jon Gruden presented their arguments today before a three-judge panel of the Nevada Supreme Court. The hearing, which was postponed due to a scheduling conflict, marks a significant development in the more than two-year legal battle between Gruden and the league. Gruden’s lawsuit against the NFL centers around allegations of “contract interference and conspiracy” stemming from a leak of emails that ultimately led to his departure. In 2022, a district court judge ruled that Gruden’s lawsuit could proceed, a decision now under scrutiny … Read more