NFL 'Sunday Ticket' lawsuit heads to court

A class-action lawsuit filed by "Sunday Ticket" subscribers claiming the NFL broke antitrust laws began Thursday in federal court, the Associated Press reported. The league's attorney argued that fans have choices for watching games and the "Sunday Ticket" package is a premium product."The case is about choice. This is a valuable, premium product. Think about all the choices available to fans.

Since damages are tripled under federal rules, the NFL could be liable for up to $21 billion if it loses. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, a longtime member of the league's broadcast committee, are expected to testify in the case, which could last up to three weeks.The trial could disclose how much YouTube pays the NFL for "Sunday Ticket" and whether it is profitable.

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