American Football
Maryann Turcke stepping down as NFL chief operating officer
Maryann Turcke, the National Football League's highest-ranking female executive, is stepping down from her role as the league's chief operating officer.
Washington Football Team to play 2020 season without fans at FedEx Field
Washington Football Team has become the latest National Football League franchise to announce it will play home games without fans during the 2020 season
NFL and Sky to launch UK and Ireland channel in five-year rights deal
The NFL and pay-television broadcaster Sky will jointly launch a new dedicated channel in the UK and Ireland as part of a new five-year rights agreement
Trump calls for college football season to proceed as season hangs in balance
US president Donald Trump made an impassioned plea for the college football season to be saved as last-minute attempts to avoid a shutdown in the wake of the global Covid-19 pandemic continued this week
Packers to play first two games without fans at Lambeau Field
The National Football League's Green Bay Packers have announced they will play at least their first two home games of the 2020 season without fans at Lambeau Field in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic
NFL player opt-outs amid pandemic reach 67 for 2020 season
Players meet August 6 deadline to notify teams of their decisions
Raiders lose potential $30m commercial partnership due to Covid-19
The National Football League's Las Vegas Raiders have missed out on a potential 10-year, $30m commercial partnership with the Southern Nevada Water Authority due to the financial impact of the global Covid-19…
XFL could make comeback in “bubble” environment in 2021 or 2022
The XFL could make its return in a "bubble" environment in 2021 or 2022 following the start-up league's recent takeover
UConn cancels 2020 football season
School is the first in FBS tier to suspend play due to Covid-19
SoFi Stadium looks to break new ground with massive videoboard
With its both unprecedented size and unique design, the videoboard at the forthcoming SoFi Stadium in Southern California seeks to break new ground in the industry technologically and redefine fan engagement
Raiders to open Allegiant Stadium with no fans
NFL team does not hold open possibility of reduced attendance scenario
Big 12 Conference unveils adjusted football schedule
Conference is the last in the Power Five to detail fall plans
Dwayne Johnson, RedBird Capital Partners acquire XFL for $15m
The bankrupt XFL has been acquired for $15m by an investment group which includes Hollywood star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and American investment firm RedBird Capital Partners
NFL expands sponsorship portfolio with Invisalign tie
Align Technology builds sports sponsorship ties with league-level deal
NFL adds Subway as sponsor in multiyear deal
Sandwich chain fills league's QSR, fast-casual categories
SEC moves to conference-only schedule for 2020
Conference becomes fourth in Power Five to adjust slate because of Covid-19
Pro Football Hall of Fame looks to overcome $5m hit with “Super Bowl-like” event in 2021
Pro Football Hall of Fame president David Baker tells SportBusiness how the iconic facility in Canton, Ohio, is looking to overcome calling off Hall of Fame Game and postponing its centennial enshrinement ceremony this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic
ACC plots out 2020 football plan with Notre Dame
Prominent independent football program joins a conference for first time