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NFL pushes back on criticism of streaming games
Key takeaways
- The NFL is defending its expanded lineup of games on streaming platforms amid criticism from President Donald Trump and scrutiny from the U.S.
- "We think we have the most fan-friendly model there is of any sport or entertainment as far as distribution."
- The NFL airs 87% of its games on free broadcast networks CBS, NBC, FOX and ABC, according to league officials.
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The NFL is defending its expanded lineup of games on streaming platforms amid criticism from President Donald Trump and scrutiny from the U.S. Justice Department.
While discussing this week's schedule release with reporters, NFL executive vice president of media distribution Hans Schroeder on Friday suggested the league has no intention of pulling back from its partnerships with streaming services.
"We love our model," he said. "We think we have the most fan-friendly model there is of any sport or entertainment as far as distribution."
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