American Football
AAC unlikely to replace UConn for Football
The fallout from UConn's likely move from the American Athletic Conference (AAC) back to the Big East continues.
UConn is likely to spend one more season in the AAC before moving to the Big East
Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen dies at 75
Denver Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen died late Thursday, just under two months before his enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Bowlen, who battled Alzheimer’s for several years, was 75.
Start time of CFL season opener moved to accommodate NBA Finals
The Canadian Football League has moved up the start time of Thursday's 2019 season opener due to a clash with the Toronto Raptors' appearance in Game 6 of the NBA Finals that evening.
Raiders and Packers to play a pre-season game in Winnipeg
Winnipeg's IG Field, the home of the Canadian Football League's Blue Bombers, will play host to an NFL pre-season game between the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. The game will be played on Aug
Goodell looking to cut NFL pre-season schedule
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is looking to reduce the traditional four-game pre-season schedule, believing the exhibition games do not represent a quality product
NFL announces host cities for 2021 and 2023 drafts
The NFL has revealed that the 2021 and 2023 drafts will be held in Cleveland and Kansas City respectively
Mercedes-Benz Superdome poised to receive $450m renovation
The Mercedes-Benz Superdome is poised to be given a $450m (€403m) renovation as part of a deal that will keep the Saints in New Orleans until 2035.
Alliance of American Football original investor arrested on bank fraud charges
The Alliance of American Football's original main investor Reggie Fowler was arrested on Tuesday with charges of bank fraud and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business.
XFL brings in Elevate Sports Ventures to boost ticket-sales strategies
The XFL has signed a two-year partnership with Elevate Sports Ventures to help guide and support ticket sales for the league’s eight teams ahead of its launch in February 2020.
Nashville NFL Draft gains record 600,000 attendance and ‘A-plus’ grade
Approximately 600,000 fans attended the NFL Draft in Nashville, smashing the previous record for the event
Nashville looking to utilise NFL Draft to become 2026 World Cup host venue
Music at heart of experience as tourism chiefs try to set stage for bigger events
Tennessee capital one of 17 US cities vying to make final cut for Fifa showpiece
NFL announces 2019 International Series games
The NFL has announced the participants of its five International Series games in 2019, four of which will be played in London and one in Mexico City
Alliance of American Football shuts down after filing for bankruptcy
Two weeks after suspending all football operations, the Alliance of American Football filed a petition for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in a Texas court on Wednesday. It has now ceased all business operations.
AAF demise is a ‘cautionary tale’ for the XFL, says Luck
The demise of the Alliance of American Football serves as a "cautionary tale" for the revamped XFL, Oliver Luck has told SportBusiness
Alliance of American Football hit by multiple lawsuits following abrupt suspension
The Alliance of American Football may have suspended operations but its problems continue, with two class-action lawsuits having being filed in California by former employees.
MGM, not Dundon, to gain access to Alliance of American Football technology arm
As the fallout continues from the demise of the Alliance of American Football, it has emerged that MGM Resorts International and not majority owner Tom Dundon stands to gain control of the league's interactive…
Dallas Cowboys to bring in variable ticket pricing for 2019
The Dallas Cowboys have revealed an end to their one-size-fits-all season-ticket pricing ahead of the upcoming season
New Tottenham stadium has fewer corporate boxes as club seeks ‘democratic’ hospitality approach
Tottenham Hotspur has installed fewer corporate boxes at its new stadium as it looks to target a more diverse range of clients with a more flexible hospitality approach