According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals decided not to intervene in a pending antitrust lawsuit against MLB, DirecTV, and Comcast brought by fans who felt that they were overcharged for out of market games. The District Court previously denied … [Read more...] about MLB Not Granted Interlocutory Appeal in TV Rights Case
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Plaintiffs Replaced in Class Action Lawsuit against NCAA
According to CBS Sports, Wisconsin men’s basketball player Nigel Hayes and Middle Tennessee football player Anfornee Stewart have replaced three former named plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against the NCAA. Hayes and Stewart were added after three plaintiffs left … [Read more...] about Plaintiffs Replaced in Class Action Lawsuit against NCAA
Bad Day for Hockey: Separate Lawsuits Filed Against NHL and CHL
According to Sports Illustrated, both the National Hockey League and the Canadian Hockey League were slapped with separate class action lawsuits on Monday. The lawsuit against the NHL was initiated in federal court in Minnesota and is to be heard by U.S. District Court … [Read more...] about Bad Day for Hockey: Separate Lawsuits Filed Against NHL and CHL
Former College Athletes Seek Class Action Lawsuit Against Television Networks and College Conferences
According to ESPN, ten former collegiate athletes have filed a lawsuit against the "Big Five" college conferences, Conference USA, and the Ohio Valley Conference as well as major television networks including, but not limited to, ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox. The former college … [Read more...] about Former College Athletes Seek Class Action Lawsuit Against Television Networks and College Conferences
FCC Unanimously Removes Football Blackout Rule
Green Bay Packer fans might be able to breathe a little easier about watching Packers' playoff games from their homes this winer. According to a story from the Hollywood Reporter, the Federal Communications Commission unanimously chose to remove the football blackout rule, which … [Read more...] about FCC Unanimously Removes Football Blackout Rule