The initial report about the lawsuit was made by Puck. Supporters argue that they should not face limitations on engaging with their teams by being restricted to specific platforms, notably X. For further details, continue reading on the Fox News App.
Recently, Fred Kirsch, the Vice President of Content at Kraft Sports & Entertainment, mentioned on the “Patriots Unfiltered” podcast that the New England Patriots were directed by the NFL to remove their Bluesky account, stating that they were “not allowed” to have one. The platform has seen a surge in new users, attracting over 30 million individuals, particularly drawn in by Elon Musk’s modifications to the formerly known Twitter, now referred to as X, and his ties to the Trump administration.
Following the Super Bowl loss, a Kansas City Chiefs player expressed his thoughts after feeling neglected by Patrick Mahomes during team greetings. The lawsuit contends that the NFL’s prohibition of teams from joining Bluesky is financially motivated, referencing various “published reports.” According to the Sports Business Journal’s recent publication, the league is seeking a paid partnership with Bluesky for teams to participate on the platform.
While the suit asserts that the NFL declared earlier in the month that teams are not permitted on Bluesky, there has been no official announcement or widespread media coverage regarding this decision. Despite a request for comment, the NFL has yet to respond to an email inquiry.
Currently, no prominent sports team in North America has established an account on this new application. Stay updated on Fox News Digital’s sports coverage via X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter for the latest updates.
Original article source: NFL hit with lawsuit from fans as teams are ‘not allowed to’ join Bluesky: reports
