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NFL Network files FCC complaint against Comcast as planned
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NEW YORK – NFL Network filed its complaint Tuesday with the Federal Communications Commission against cable TV giant Comcast.

The network announced April 17 that it had served Comcast with the required notice of its intent to file a complaint. NFL Network is accusing the nation’s largest cable operator of discriminatory and anticompetitive treatment in violation of the Cable Act of 1992.

The two sides have been feuding over Comcast’s decision to place NFL Network on a premium sports tier that customers must pay extra to receive. NFL Network contends in the complaint that Comcast is engaging in discriminatory and anticompetitive conduct because it includes less-popular national sports channels it owns, Versus and Golf Channel, on a basic tier.

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The New York Jets re-signed veteran cornerback Hank Poteatto a one-year deal. Poteat was an unrestricted free agent. He spent the last two seasons with the Jets and played in every game, notching a career-high 45 tackles while starting nine games.

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Darrion Scottwas charged with assault and accused of holding a plastic dry cleaning bag over the head of his 2-year-old son. Scott was charged in Hennepin County Court with third-degree assault and domestic assault by strangulation, both felonies. He remains in jail, with bond set at $100,000. His first court appearance is scheduled Wednesday.

The Denver Broncos have named Jim Goodman vice president of football operations/player personnel.

Compiled from Advocate Wire Reports

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