House Judiciary Committee examines NFL broadcast practices and rising TV costs.
Lawmakers from both parties criticized the NFL during a House Judiciary Committee hearing over the rising cost of televised games. The hearing addressed the league's streaming deals and the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961. A senior Democratic lawmaker suggested a Justice Department probe into NFL broadcast rights may be politically motivated.
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Divergence score
This event sits in the top 25% of divergence this week. 3 outlets covered it, splitting into 3 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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2 bias groups
The spectrum · how 3 outlets placed this story
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The Hill
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NY Post
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The Hill emphasizes bipartisan frustration with fan costs. Reuters highlights a Democrat's claim that the DOJ probe is aimed at helping Fox. The NY Post focuses on the antitrust exemption itself.
How each outlet covered it
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Too few outlets to map a left-right split. Here is each take as it stands.
Sparse coverage · 3 outlets
“NFL faces pressure at House hearing over rising cost of televised games”
“Democrat says Trump NFL probe aimed at helping Fox getting better deal”
“Congress takes aim at NFL’s antitrust exemption over soaring TV costs for fans”
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