FCC eyes changes to live sports broadcast rules amid fan frustration

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is opening the door to a rewrite of its rules for local blackout restrictions on live sports, a move that could be the first step in a potential shakeup of the broadcasting landscape for pro leagues and their media partners.

The FCC announced in February it is seeking public comment on "consumer experience" with live sports viewing, noting the rising cost of subscription services and pointing out what it called a "fragmented" modern media landscape...