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Roger Goodell summoned to testify on NFL's broadcast deals

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Roger Goodell summoned to testify on NFL's broadcast deals
Summary

Roger Goodell, commissioner of the NFL, has been called to testify before Congress on June 10 regarding the league's media rights practices. This comes amid increased federal scrutiny of how the NFL, along with other leagues, manages its broadcasting deals. The House Judiciary Committee, led by Rep. Jim Jordan, is focusing on the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 and potential consumer harm caused by the NFL's business tactics. Lawmakers have also proposed legislation to ensure fans have access to local game telecasts. In addition to Goodell, other witnesses are expected to join the hearing.

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  • •Goodell will testify on June 10 before the House Judiciary Committee.
  • •Federal scrutiny targets NFL's media rights practices and potential consumer harm.
  • •Legislation aims to guarantee access to local team telecasts for fans.
  • •The NFL claims 87% of games are available on free broadcast television.
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Federal attention towards the NFL’s broadcast deals is not going away. On Monday, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell asking him to testify at a June 10 committee hearing regarding the league’s media rights practices, according to a report by Dan Murphy of…

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