Sunday

Jury Orders NFL to Pay $4.7 Billion for Overpricing ‘Sunday Ticket’ Subscriptions

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Los Angeles — In a resounding verdict, a federal jury in California has ordered the National Football League to pay over $4.7 billion in damages, concluding that the NFL and its teams conspired to overcharge the subscribers of “Sunday Ticket” telecasts. This substantial sum consists of $4.6 billion allocated to residential viewers and an additional $96 million to commercial entities like bars and restaurants. This verdict follows extensive litigation spanning more than a decade, centered around the exclusive distribution rights and pricing strategies employed by the NFL for broadcasting out-of-market NFL games. “Sunday Ticket,” which … Read more

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

El Paso Judge Orders Release of Illegal Migrants Involved in Border Riot Overwhelmed by National Guard in Easter Sunday Ruling

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El Paso, Texas – On Easter Sunday, a judge in El Paso ordered the release of undocumented migrants accused of participating in a “border riot” earlier this month when a stampede overwhelmed National Guard troops along the Rio Grande. The judge made his ruling during an online teleconference bond hearing after the El Paso District Attorney’s Office was not prepared to proceed with detention hearings for each defendant. The riot occurred on March 21, when a group of over 300 migrants attempted to enter the U.S. illegally by rushing a border fence in El Paso. … Read more

Trump Expresses Fury Over Biden’s Recognition of Trans Visibility Day on Easter Sunday

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Atlanta, Georgia – Former President Donald Trump’s recent social media post wishing a “happy Easter to all” has raised questions about his mental acuity. Trump took to his platform, Truth Social, to send his Easter greetings while also expressing disdain for those he believes are working to undermine America. In an all-capitalized post, he criticized individuals such as DOJ special counsel Jack Smith and Georgia attorney Fani Willis. The timing of Trump’s post coincided with Joe Biden’s statement recognizing Trans Visibility Day, which falls on Easter Sunday this year. Created by a Michigan-based transgender activist, … Read more