DOJ investigating NFL broadcasting deals: Report

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is opening an investigation into the NFL over its dealmaking with media companies on rights to broadcast games, according to a new report.

The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the probe, reported that the investigation from President Trump’s DOJ focuses on whether the league engaged in anticompetitive tactics that harm consumers.

Representatives for DOJ and the NFL did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Thursday’s report.

The news comes as regulators within the Trump administration, members of Congress and NFL fans across the country have raised concern about the rising cost of streaming services and cable packages required to view the league’s games.

In February, the FCC announced it was seeking public feedback on viewer experience and........

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