Today is Deadline for FCC Comments on Sports Blackout Rule — Please Visit EndBlackouts.com ASAP
Today is the FCC’s deadline for public comments on whether it should eliminate its sports blackout rule. Fortunately for you, we’ve made it easy to do so — just go to EndBlackouts.com and fill out the information. It’s crucial that fans weigh in TODAY if we want to end blackouts. And even if you don’t [...]
FCC Asking for Comments on Blackouts from Fans through This Monday – Please Visit EndBlackouts.com
Sports fans interested in telling the government how you feel about blackouts have until Monday to submit public comment. You can do so by visiting EndBlackouts.com or going directly to the FCC’s website here. (Proceeding number is 12-3 and you’ll need to submit your comments as an attached document). Please, please, please SHARE this website [...]
“The Death of the BCS Is Upon Us”
Yahoo sports’ Dan Wetzel, one of the co-authors of Death to the BCS, has a new column up in which he states: “So now the death of the BCS is upon us. That much is certain.” What has changed? Basically, Big 10 Commissioner Jim Delaney, who steadfastly refused to consider a playoff until only two [...]
Politico: Football Lobbies Blitz the Hill
In case you missed it yesterday, Politico ran an article on the lobbying efforts of the NFL, the BCS and Sports Fans Coalition. Not surprisingly, we’re up against some serious competition. Last year, the NFL spent $1.6 million, which is four times more than it was spending five years ago. Sports fans may not like [...]
NFL Planning to Migrate Even More Games to NFL Network in 2012
In his annual “State of the NFL” press conference at the Super Bowl, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the league would be increasing the number of games aired on Thursday nights on the NFL Network to 13 in the 2012 season. NFL Network is only available to fans with some cable and satellite carriers, [...]
FCC Posts Touching Handwritten Letters from Fans Who Physically Can’t Attend Blacked Out Games
a.k.a. this is why we’re fighting to end blackouts…Read the letters here. Please be sure to sign and share – EndBlackouts.com. Why do the leagues insist on blacking out elderly and disabled fans who can’t attend games?
Sports Fans Coalition Running End Blackouts Ads This Weekend in Buffalo
Contact: Matt Sabuda 716-603-7118 Email: matt@sportsfans.org For Release- February 2, 2012 NFL Fans Run Anti-Blackout Ads in Buffalo on Super Bowl Sunday Sports Fans Coalition Purchases Weekend TV Spots on NBC, ESPN View the Website Here View the Commercial Here Sports Fans Coalition announced today it will air commercials in Buffalo on NBC and ESPN over Super [...]
Several U.S. Representatives Send Letter to Roger Goodell Requesting NFL End Blackout Policy
Today, five U.S. Representatives sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell asking the NFL to end its blackout policy. The Representatives hail from districts that have been affected by blackouts and include Brian Higgins (D-NY), Dennis Ross (R-FL), Corrine Brown (D-FL), Kathleen Hochul (D-NY) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL). The Representatives write: “Given the significant [...]
Rep. Higgins Calls for End to NFL Blackout Policy on Floor of House
Today on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Brian Higgins (D-NY) called for the NFL to change its blackout policy. ”Last year almost half of the Buffalo Bills’ home games were blacked out – this is unacceptable,” said Congressman Higgins. “When economic times are tough, working families may not have the resources to [...]
Video of SFC’s Frederick Testifying about Stadium Subsidization and Rental Car Taxes
Sports Fans Coalition Executive Director Brian Frederick spoke before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law about legislation prohibiting excise rental car taxes. These taxes are often used to subsidize sports stadiums that provide little to no economic benefit for the community and only serve to enrich owners. Further, these taxes are [...]
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