ESPN-NFL Deal Sparks Fan Concerns and Content Expansion
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The NFL is lobbying Congress to approve its non-binding deal with ESPN, which involves complex ownership and media rights issues that could impact consumer costs and competition among broadcasters. The deal is under review by the Department of Justice, and its approval is uncertain, raising concerns about market dominance and the NFL's vested interests in multiple media assets.
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- The new NFL-ESPN partnership isn’t good for fans MSNBC News
- ESPN and the NFL Reach New Agreements To Extend NFL Draft Rights and Add NFL Content and Features to ESPN’s Upcoming Direct-to-Consumer Service ESPN Press Room
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