The US Government and NFL TV Rules

May 10, 2026, 17:21
USSports

Introduction

The US government is looking at the NFL. The NFL is moving its games to internet streaming apps.

Main Body

The NFL has a special law from 1961. This law helps the league share money between all teams. Now, the government wants to know if this law works for apps like Netflix and Amazon. The NFL makes a lot of money from these apps. However, fans must pay for many different subscriptions. Some fans must pay $1,000 a year to see all the games. President Donald Trump thinks these prices are too high. He says the games cost too much for poor people. He also does not like a new rule about how players start the game.

Conclusion

The NFL wants to keep its special law. But the government is worried about the high cost for fans.

Learning

💰 Money Words

In this text, we see how to talk about costs. Let's look at the patterns:

  • Make money → To earn or get profit. (Example: The NFL makes a lot of money.)
  • Pay for → To give money to get something. (Example: Fans must pay for subscriptions.)
  • Cost too much → When the price is too high. (Example: The games cost too much.)

⚡ī¸ Quick Tip: 'Too' vs 'Very'

  • Very high = A high price (but maybe okay).
  • Too high = A price that is a problem (bad).

The text says the prices are too high, meaning the fans are unhappy.

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
The group that runs a country.
Example:The government makes new rules.
law (n.)
A rule that people must follow.
Example:The new law says you must wear a mask.
money (n.)
Cash that you can use to buy things.
Example:I need money to buy food.
share (v.)
To give part of something to others.
Example:I will share my sandwich with you.
teams (n.)
Groups of players who play together.
Example:The teams played a friendly match.
apps (n.)
Software programs you can use on a phone or computer.
Example:I use many apps to stay organized.
internet (n.)
A global network that connects computers.
Example:You can find information on the internet.
streaming (adj.)
Watching video or audio online.
Example:Streaming lets you watch shows anytime.
special (adj.)
Different from ordinary.
Example:She has a special talent for music.
subscription (n.)
A paid membership that gives you access to something.
Example:My subscription to the magazine is due.
price (n.)
How much something costs.
Example:The price of the book is $10.
cost (n.)
The amount of money needed to buy something.
Example:The cost of the trip was high.
rule (n.)
An instruction that tells people what they can or cannot do.
Example:The rule says no running in the hall.
players (n.)
People who play a game or sport.
Example:The players practiced hard.
game (n.)
An activity or sport that people play.
Example:We played a board game.
high (adj.)
Large in amount or number.
Example:The price is high.
poor (adj.)
Lacking money or resources.
Example:They are poor and need help.
keep (v.)
To continue having or to stay in a place.
Example:I will keep my promise.
worry (v.)
To feel concerned or anxious.
Example:I worry about the exam.
fans (n.)
People who support a team or performer.
Example:Fans cheered loudly.