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Big Tech sports broadcast rights could imperil US local TV news, stations say

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Major U.S. broadcast station owners urged regulators to address Big Tech firms buying rights to air sports (football, baseball and other events), warning the trend could weaken local TV news. The appeal signals potential regulatory scrutiny that could affect media rights markets, local ad revenues and competitive dynamics between traditional broadcasters and tech platforms.

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Major U.S. broadcast station owners urged regulators to address Big Tech firms buying rights to air sports (football, baseball and other events), warning the trend could weaken local TV news. The appeal signals potential regulatory scrutiny that could affect media rights markets, local ad revenues and competitive dynamics between traditional broadcasters and tech platforms.

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