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NFL Ordered to Pay $4.7 Billion in Landmark ‘Sunday Ticket’ Antitrust Lawsuit Verdict

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Los Angeles — In a landmark decision that could reshape sports broadcasting, a federal jury has awarded $4.7 billion in damages against the National Football League in a class-action lawsuit alleging antitrust violations connected to its “Sunday Ticket” package. The verdict, which came after three hours of deliberation, may signal significant changes in how NFL games are distributed and priced in the future. Plaintiffs in the case argued that the NFL’s exclusive deal with DirecTV, which allows the satellite TV provider to broadcast out-of-market Sunday afternoon NFL games only through its “Sunday Ticket” service, was … Read more

NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ Fans Support $4.7 Billion Verdict, Refute Claims of Excessive Jury Decision

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San Francisco, CA – In a landmark dispute over the broadcasting rights of NFL games, plaintiffs involved in the NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ case have defended the monumental $4.7 billion verdict awarded to them, challenging the notion that the decision was the product of a “runaway jury.” This case has drawn significant attention due to its implications for sports broadcasting and antitrust laws. The litigation arises from allegations that the league and its associated broadcasters violated antitrust regulations by packaging and selling broadcast rights exclusively, thereby inflating prices and limiting viewer options. The plaintiffs argued successfully … Read more

NFL Challenges $4.7 Billion Sunday Ticket Jury Verdict, Citing Several Mistakes

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New York — In a staggering financial verdict, a federal jury awarded over $4.7 billion to a group of investors in a lawsuit alleging deceptive practices surrounding the NFL’s Sunday Ticket package, a decision the NFL vehemently challenges as fundamentally flawed. The controversy revolves around the Sunday Ticket, a specialized service offering fans access to out-of-market NFL games, a product that has significantly influenced both fan engagement and sports broadcasting economics. The lawsuit, initiated by a diverse collective of investors, asserted that the NFL and DirecTV, the distributor, engaged in anti-competitive practices and misled the … Read more

NFL Triumphs as Court Overturns $4.7 Billion Sunday Ticket Jury Verdict

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Los Angeles — In a significant legal victory for the NFL, a federal court has overturned a staggering $4.7 billion jury award previously granted to a group of Sunday Ticket subscribers, who had challenged the league’s exclusive broadcasting contracts. The lawsuit centered around claims of antitrust violations, arguing that the NFL’s agreements with DirecTV, which solely distributed Sunday Ticket, unfairly prevented competition and led to inflated prices for consumers. Sunday Ticket, a premium service offered by DirecTV, allows football fans to watch any NFL game regardless of their geographic location, a boon for fans who … Read more