National Football League (NFL)
NFL, Bell Media strike multiyear Canada rights extension
The National Football League has secured an extension and expansion of its exclusive Canadian rights deal with Bell Media
Michael Schreiber on the rise of Playfly Sports
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Michael Schreiber, founder and chief executive of Playfly Sports. Fisher and Russo also discuss the tumultuous week surrounding the competitive debut of LIV Golf, the record-setting sale of the National Football League’s Denver Broncos, the NFL’s rising business and talent development interests in Africa, a $50m (€48.6m) round of fundraising for Religion of Sports, and Warner Bros. Discovery’s hire of Luis Silberwasser to lead its sports business.
NFL signs wine sponsorship deal with E. & J. Gallo
League continues to evolve and expand its alcohol sponsorship activity
NFL to stage first official events in Africa
League plans player camp, fan event, and flag football clinic in Ghana
Walton-led group reaches record-setting agreement for Broncos
Walmart heir leads historic transaction to acquire flagship NFL franchise
House panel asks Goodell, Snyder to testify at hearing
Ongoing investigation into alleged team misconduct grows further
Tony Khan on building a diverse sports business portfolio on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Tony Khan, founder, co-owner, president, and chief executive of All-Elite Wrestling; vice chairman of the English football club Fulham FC; and co-owner and chief football strategy officer for the National Football League’s Jacksonville Jaguars. Fisher and Russo also discuss PepsiCo’s shedding of sponsorship rights to the National Football League’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, the NFL’s partnership with Mythical Games to develop a new gaming experiences centered around non-fungible tokens (NFTs), tennis icon Billie Jean King working with the Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association to establish a fully fledged league, the ongoing sale of the NFL’s Denver Broncos amid the record-setting deal for the Premier League’s Chelsea FC, and a $30m (€28m) funding round for upstart ticketing entity Gametime.
NFL partners with Mythical Games to create blockchain-enabled video game
The National Football League and NFL Players Association are partnering with next-generation gaming technology studio Mythical Games to create the blockchain-enabled video game NFL Rivals.
PepsiCo loses Super Bowl halftime show rights in extended NFL deal
PepsiCo, the American multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation, has lost the sponsorship rights to the high-profile Super Bowl halftime show as part of an extended agreement with the National…
Eagles become first NFL team to secure commercial rights in Africa
The Philadelphia Eagles have become the first National Football League team to secure commercial rights in Africa, with the franchise being granted international marketing access to Ghana.
Indianapolis retains NFL Scouting Combine in 2023, 2024
The city of Indianapolis, Indiana, has been awarded the National Football League Scouting Combine for 2023 and 2024 after the tentpole event was put out to bid for the first time
NFL owners ‘counting votes’ in bid to force out Snyder
A number of National Football League team owners are reportedly "counting votes" in a potential bid to force Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder to sell the franchise
Optimism high among network partners for 2022 NFL schedule
League to extensively feature prime matchups while also carrying big holiday presence
Brady to become Fox Sports’ lead NFL analyst when he retires
Legendary quarterback reaches agreement for future broadcasting role
Nickelodeon to broadcast NFL Christmas Day game
Paramount shifts kids-themed production from playoffs to regular season
ESPN, ABC to air overlapping ‘MNF’ doubleheader
Disney networks continue steady unveiling of 2022 NFL schedule
Raiders president Ventrelle departs as team turmoil continues
Executive is second to leave top team position in less than 10 months
NFL renews 888sport UK and Ireland sponsorship
The National Football League has renewed its regional sponsorship contract with gambling platform 888sport