American Football
Lawsuit argues Mercedes-Benz Stadium should pay $26m a year in taxes
A group of Atalanta residents has brought a lawsuit against AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE), the owners of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium (MBS) in Atlanta, arguing that the operator should pay $26m in…
LA Chargers executive Pollack named XFL president
Jeffrey Pollack has been named XFL president and chief operating officer. He most recently served as chief marketing & strategy officer and special advisor with the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers.
NFL announces 2019 International Series line-ups
The National Football League has announced the line-ups for its five 2019 international regular-season games.
Mexico City's Azteca Stadium will host the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers.
Concerns US government shutdown could impact Super Bowl are growing
According to several published reports, concerns are growing that the US government shutdown could negatively impact travel and security preparations for next month's Super Bowl in Atlanta
Tepper targets indoor practice facility for Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper is determined to build an indoor practice facility for the team – and he remains bullish about the chances of bringing Major League Soccer to Charlotte.
Oakland Raiders ‘likely to play at Levi’s Stadium or Oracle Park in 2019’
The Oakland Raiders are reportedly poised to remain in the Bay Area in 2019 and will most likely share Levi's Stadium with the San Francisco 49ers or Oracle Park with the San Francisco Giants.
Market for Super Bowl LIII hospitality packages ‘strong’
On Location Experiences, the NFL’s official hospitality partner, has enjoyed a sales spike in Super Bowl packages compared to last year.
Cleveland Browns reap rewards of Mayfield effect
The Cleveland Browns are reaping the commercial rewards after star quarterback Baker Mayfield led the NFL team to their best season in 11 years
‘Too soon’ to expand four-team College Football Playoff format
Organisers of the College Football Playoff have declared there are no immediate plans to change the four-team format.
San Francisco 49ers set to lose $10m by hosting college football title game
The San Francisco 49ers could lose as much as $10m (€8.7m) by hosting tonight's (Monday) CFP National Championship game at Levi's Stadium, which is estimated to have cost $25m to produce.
Alabama-Clemson tickets plummeting in value ahead of Monday’s title game
Tickets for Monday's College Football Play-off National Championship game between Alabama and Clemson at Levi's Stadium are selling on the secondary market for far below the face-value price of $475 (€417).
Oakland Raiders seek home for 2019 after ending Coliseum lease early
NFL team the Oakland Raiders are searching for a stadium to play in for a season before their move to Las Vegas in 2020 after rescinding their offer to stay at the Coliseum next year
Las Vegas to host 2020 NFL Draft ahead of Raiders move
The NFL Draft is heading to Las Vegas in 2020, a move that coincides with the Raiders' first season in the city
NFL announces ‘home’ teams for 2019 international games
The NFL has announced that the Jacksonville Jaguars, LA Chargers, LA Rams, Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be the 'home' teams in its international regular-season games during the 2019 season
City of Oakland sues NFL and Raiders
The City of Oakland has filed a suit against the NFL and the Oakland Raiders, aiming to "recover damages resulting from the Raiders' illegal move to Las Vegas"
Freedom Football League becomes third new spring-season gridiron league
The spring-season American football calendar is getting ever more crowded, as the Freedom Football League joins the rebooted XFL and the Alliance of American Football.
Rams conclude PSL deal with St Louis for $24m
The Los Angeles Rams have concluded a settlement with holders of personal seat licenses from the franchise's former home, St. Louis
XFL to take on Alliance of American Football with big markets and big wages
The rebooted XFL will look to distinguish itself from the Alliance of American Football by playing in bigger markets and offering higher salaries than its spring-season rival