Roger Goodell Declines June 10 House Hearing as NFL Cites Sunday Ticket Antitrust Litigation
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 4
Roger Goodell Declines June 10 House Hearing as NFL Cites Sunday Ticket Antitrust Litigation
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 4
Summary
June 10’s House Judiciary hearing on whether the Sports Broadcasting Act harms consumers will proceed without Roger Goodell after the NFL said ongoing litigation bars his testimony.
Ted Ullyot, the league’s general counsel, pointed to litigation tied to the hearing topic—likely the Sunday Ticket antitrust case, which remains in post-trial and appellate proceedings.
1961’s Sports Broadcasting Act gives leagues limited antitrust protection for collective sales of over-the-air rights, but not clearly for cable, satellite, streaming or other subscription packages now drawing consumer complaints.
87% of NFL games will still be available over the air this season, Ullyot said, arguing the league’s shift of a small number of games to streaming reflects those platforms’ growing reach.
Goodell has testified before Congress twice before—in 2009 on concussions and in 2022 on the Commanders workplace probe—appearances that brought sharp bipartisan criticism of the league’s business practices and accountability.