Lawmakers in both parties on Wednesday blasted the NFL over the rising costs for watching televised games, arguing their constituents are being hurt as a result of the league’s new streaming deals. Republicans and Democrats alike during a House Judiciary Committee hearing argued the changing landscape has created an anticompetitive economic environment that is harming…

Leslie Stahl, the veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent who recently announced her intention to stay with the program as it undergoes sweeping editorial changes, told colleagues this week she was given assurances the news magazine show would remain independent under its corporate ownership. Stahl held a champagne toast in the “60 Minutes” newsroom on Monday and…

The NCAA is filing an appeal to challenge a Monday ruling that granted Texas Tech University quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction against the association after it banned him for violating its gambling policy for student athletes. The appeal, filed late Monday, is “accelerated,” meaning the NCAA is hoping to get a ruling from a…

Scott Pelley, the longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent who was fired by the network last week after criticizing its new leadership, is sparking scorn from conservatives over a new interview with the New York Times.   During the wide-ranging interview, Pelley fought back tears as he described being fired by top bosses at CBS News, accused its corporate leadership of altering coverage…