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August 3, 2024

Federal judge overturns $4.7 billion jury verdict in ‘Sunday Ticket’ lawsuit, ruling for NFL

The decision by the federal judge to overturn the $4.7 billion jury verdict in the 'Sunday Ticket' lawsuit refers to a ruling in favor of the National Football League (NFL). It suggests that the NFL won the case, and the originally scheduled payment of $4.7 billion to the opposing party has been nullified. The 'Sunday Ticket' lawsuit was likely related to disputes about broadcasting rights for NFL games, specifically games aired on 'Sunday Ticket', a DirecTV service that allows subscribers to watch out-of-market NFL games. However, without specific details of the case and the reasoning of the judge for this decision, it is difficult to provide a more in-depth explanation. Legal rulings such as this can have significant implications for the parties involved, potentially impacting the future operations of large businesses like the NFL and DirecTV, changing dynamics in broadcasting sports events, and affecting viewers around the country who utilize such services.