The United States Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the NFL regarding “anticompetitive tactics that harm consumers,” according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
While the nature and scope of the investigation was not immediately learned and both the DoJ and NFL have declined comment, the probe is believed to stem from the growing difficulty consumers face in trying to watch their favorite sports games. As noted by the WSJ, when the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 was passed, it ensured fans access to watch NFL games over broadcast television. The recent influx of media rights being sold to different channels and streaming platforms, however, has hindered their ability to tune in.
