American Football
Owner criticised as Alliance of American Football suspends all operations
After a week of uncertainty, the Alliance of American Football suspended all operations on Tuesday, just eight weeks into its inaugural season
McMahon sells $272m in WWE stock to help fund XFL
A day after it was reported that the Alliance of American Football may not last beyond this weekend, its spring-season rival, the XFL, received a timely financial boost ahead of its launch in 2020
Alliance of American Football considering folding already
Tom Dundon, the Alliance of American Football's new majority owner, has threatened to fold the league despite having invested $70m (€62m) into the business.
Brittany Bowlen will rejoin Broncos management
Brittany Bowlen, the 28 year-old daughter of Denver Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen will join the franchises's management team by the end of the year
Raiders’ return to Oakland Coliseum approved by NFL owners
The Raiders will officially return to the Oakland Coliseum in 2019 after NFL owners approved the team’s stadium lease on Monday.
Blank sells $300m minority stake in Atlanta Falcons
Arthur Blank, the Atlanta Falcons majority owner, has sold a 10-per-cent stake in the team, in a deal that values the NFL franchise at approximately $3bn (€2.65bn).
Kaepernick, Reid settled NFL collusion case for less than $10m – report
Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid received less than $10m (€8.8m) total to settle their collusion grievances against the NFL, it was reported on Thursday.
AAF moving title game from Las Vegas to Frisco
The Alliance of American Football – which has suffered teething troubles with regards to attendances and TV ratings – has announced that its championship game will move from Las Vegas to Frisco, Texas.
Pittsburgh Steelers steal a march on rivals in international social media battle
The Pittsburgh Steelers have long maintained a sizeable global following. Ryan Huzjak, their vice-president of sales and marketing, tells SportBusiness how they are now using social media to engage with, grow, and monetise that audience.
Comeback or a temporary correction? NFL domestic TV audiences recover in 2018-19
After consecutive years of falling television ratings, NFL domestic television audiences increased by five per cent in the recently concluded 2018-19 season.
Redskins and Saints plan season-ticket package changes
Thanks to another successful season, the New Orleans Saints will raise season-ticket prices for 2019.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that most tickets will increase by $8 per game.
Oakland Raiders exploring pre-season game in Canada
The Oakland Raiders are exploring playing a pre-season game in Canada, which would come in addition to their regular-season game against the Chicago Bears in London
Alliance of American Football hit by lawsuit
The Alliance of American Football's teething troubles took another twist after the start-up league was hit with a lawsuit
Raiders reach deal to play 2019 season at Oakland Coliseum – report
The ongoing saga of where the Oakland Raiders will spend the 2019 NFL season appears to be finally at an end
Tampa Bay Buccaneers engage Legends as hospitality rights partner
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced an agreement with Legends to become the new exclusive Hospitality Rights Partner at their Raymond James Stadium home
Patriots become leading NFL team on Chinese digital media
The New England Patriots have become the leading National Football League side on digital media in China
NHL team owner steps in as AAF chairman
Thomas Dundon, owner of NHL ice hockey franchise the Carolina Hurricanes, has invested $250m (€220.8
NFL settles collusion lawsuits with Kaepernick, Reid
The NFL and legal representatives for Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid have announced the settlement of a complaint of collusion from the players, who claimed they were ostracised by the league’s owners in…