However, an anonymous source unauthorized to speak publically about the deal said the proposed settlement would not require AT&T or DirecTV to carry SportsNet LA. The government alleges DirecTV’s chief content officer, Dan York, colluded with other carriers to ensure other pay-TV companies would follow suit and not carry the Dodgers’ channel.
AT&T is in the process of an $85-billion takeover of Time Warner Inc., which could serve as incentive to settle the outstanding legal issue.