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Warren and Ryan Urge FCC to Curb Rising Sports Costs

4/8/2026

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  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) urge the FCC to address rising live-sports costs from media consolidation.
  • They cite ESPN's deal with MLB as driving higher prices and fewer consumer choices.
  • They warn ESPN may not keep MLB.TV prices affordable beyond 2026.
  • They say consolidation enables content control and higher profits and urge the FCC to promote competition and protect consumers.