NFL Wins Sunday Ticket Class Action Lawsuit

Class action lawsuit targeted the NFL's Sunday Ticket deal with DirecTV.

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Alleged the deal violated antitrust laws.

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Federal court dismissed the lawsuit in favor of the NFL.

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Claimed the deal restricted access to out-of-market games

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Failed to show sufficient harm caused by the agreement.

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Argued the agreement did not violate any antitrust laws.

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The ruling means no changes to current Sunday Ticket access.

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Sets a precedent for similar sports broadcasting agreements.

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