Sports Blackouts in the Streaming Era
Technological change has played an important role in the history of professional sports, including around player’s rights, broadcasting, and fan access. This article draws on digital humanities, information policy, and everyday information behavior scholarship to shine a light on how these patterns have led to consolidation of power and money by leagues and team owners, yet streaming offers interesting opportunities for player autonomy and choice, as well as fans more power and choice in accessing game broadcasts.
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