American Football
XFL cities, venues and potential expansion sites reportedly named
The eight cities and venues for the relaunched XFL season in 2020 have been inadvertently revealed on the upstart American Football league's website
St Louis and Seattle will reportedly be getting XFL teams
The rebooted XFL will be announcing its initial eight cities and venues next week – and reports suggest that St Louis and Seattle will be getting teams.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ solution to boost attendances: free tickets
Following their worst-attended home game since 2010, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have found a remedy to boost crowds: free tickets
NFL to return to Mexico City in 2019 despite Rams-Chiefs debacle
The NFL will return to Mexico City for a regular-season game in 2019 despite poor field conditions at the Azteca which forced the league to move Monday night's game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los…
NFL aborts Mexico City game
The NFL has moved Monday's game between Kansas City and the LA Rams from Mexico City to Los Angeles
Alliance of American Football bets on player data to fill NFL off-season void
Wearable devices will enable biometric data to be used in-game and in real time for wagering
App has been created that will allow gamblers to simultaneously watch a game and bet on it
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NFL’s London games boost airport traffic
London’s Heathrow Airport has cited the impact of NFL American football fans travelling to the league’s games in the English capital as it reported record monthly volumes of passengers in October for the…
Seahawks expected to sell for record fee – with all proceeds going to charity
The death of Paul Allen raised several questions about the future of the Seattle Seahawks but an NFL.com report has provided some clarity.
San Francisco 49ers cheerleader takes knee during national anthem
The NFL national anthem saga made unexpected headlines when a San Francisco 49ers cheerleader took a knee during The Star Spangled Banner during Thursday night's game against the Oakland Raiders
New York Jets sign innovative gaming partnership with MGM Resorts
The New York Jets have joined the ever-growing sports betting market by announcing an innovative partnership with MGM Resorts International
NFL increases London series to four games in 2019
The National Football League has announced it will stage four games in London next season, with two at Wembley Stadium and two at the redeveloped White Hart Lane site.
Goodell plays down prospects of London being awarded the Super Bowl
London will only be considered as a Super Bowl host if the UK capital establishes an NFL franchise first, says Roger Goodell
London is just the start of the NFL’s plans for global domination
Mark Waller, executive vice-president, international and events at the NFL, hopes for a London-based franchise by 2022
Jaguars’ leap into London boosts ‘local’ revenues and offers long-term growth platform
The Jaguars have played an annual fixture in London since 2013, with the city now accounting for 11 per cent of their “local” revenues.
Alliance of American Football to stage first two title games in Las Vegas
The Alliance of American Football will stage its first two championship games in 2019 and 2020 in Las Vegas
Brittany Bowlen declares interest in taking over Denver Broncos
Brittany Bowlen, the 28-year-old daughter of Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, has declared for the first time that she wants to become the controlling owner of the NFL franchise
Baltimore Ravens become second NFL team to sign official casino sponsor
The Baltimore Ravens have announced a multi-year marketing deal with Horseshoe Casino, which will allow the gaming company to use the team's logo in promotions and increase its presence at M&T Bank Stadium
NFL owners concerned about viability of Chargers in LA
The Chargers' struggles to gain a foothold in Los Angeles after moving from San Diego last year have got the NFL worried. T