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NFL Seeks $3 Billion from CBS Amid Antitrust Scrutiny

4/3/2026

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Story summary
  • The National Football League (NFL) faces suspected Rupert Murdoch influence in its broadcaster negotiations.
  • A Wall Street Journal editorial questions the NFL's need for an antitrust exemption, arguing the league's dominance lets it renegotiate deals with CBS and Fox.
  • The NFL seeks to raise CBS's annual rate from $2.1 billion to $3 billion, leveraging competition from streaming services.