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FCC review of sports broadcasting rules draws thousands of comments amid streaming backlash, chairman says

Fox News·Max Bacall·7 months ago
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Sports fans frustrated by the growing number of streaming platforms needed to follow live games are sounding off. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said Sunday on "Fox & Friends Weekend" that officials are reviewing thousands of comments on whether a significant share of sports should remain free on broadcast television.

Carr said the FCC is looking into whether sports leagues should continue to benefit from a special antitrust exemption , and that public comments solicited on the matter largely support keeping games more accessible.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said thousands of public comments support keeping major sports games free on broadcast TV amid streaming frustration. (Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images)

"We actually got thousands and thousands of comments. It was a big number for the FCC...…

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