NFL DOJ investigation, explained: What to know about probe into alleged anticompetitive tactics with media deals

NFL DOJ investigation, explained: What to know about probe into alleged anticompetitive tactics with media deals originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The NFL might see most publicity as good publicity, but the league was hit with a headline Thursday that it is pushing back on.

The U. S. Department of Justice is reportedly investigating the NFL over its media deals, focusing particularly on the subscription fees fans must pay to watch games in the streaming era.

The NFL disagrees with the premise of the investigation, though the league is cooperating. Here's what you need to know about the DOJ's investigation into the NFL's media deals. NFL DOJ investigation, explained The U.

S. Department of Justice opened an investigation to explore whether the NFL engaged in "anticompetitive tactics that harm consumers," the Wall Street Journal reported . The move comes two months after the FCC launched an investigation into the shift of live sports from TV networks to streaming services, which generally require a paid subscription.