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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

Federal Judge Dismisses $4.7 Billion Verdict Against NFL in ‘Sunday Ticket’ Case

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WASHINGTON — In a significant turn of events, a U.S. federal judge has overturned a massive $4.7 billion jury verdict previously awarded against the National Football League in a lawsuit concerning its “Sunday Ticket” package. The decision marks a monumental win for the NFL in a legal battle that has drawn widespread attention, especially from sports fans and media rights experts. The case centered around the NFL’s “Sunday Ticket” service, an exclusive package offered through DirecTV that allows viewers to watch any NFL game, not just those broadcast locally. Subscribers, who often frequent sports bars … Read more

NFL Triumphs as $4.7 Billion Sunday Ticket Lawsuit Verdict Overturned

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Los Angeles — In a significant legal victory for the National Football League (NFL), a court has overturned a previous jury decision that would have cost the league $4.7 billion. The ruling revolved around the NFL’s Sunday Ticket package, a subscription service that broadcasts out-of-market NFL football games to viewers across the United States. The case was originally brought forward by bar and restaurant owners who argued that the NFL was violating antitrust laws through its exclusive distribution agreement with DirecTV, which has been the sole provider of the Sunday Ticket since its inception in … Read more