In a 9-0 decision Monday , the justices said the league can be considered 32 separate teams , not a single business . American Needle says the deal with Reebok violated antitrust laws . NFL says licensing of intellectual property is not part of antitrust protection . Manufacturer 's lawsuit against NFL can continue . Part of lawsuit can affect other sports franchises .
American Needle says the deal with Reebok violated antitrust laws . NFL says licensing of intellectual property is not part of antitrust protection . Manufacturer 's lawsuit against NFL can continue . Part of lawsuit can affect other sports franchises .