American Football
NFLPA invests in augmented video company
Tepper seals record takeover deal for Carolina Panthers
David Tepper has officially become the new owner of the Carolina Panthers, after his record takeover deal for the NFL American football franchise closed on Monday.
US Digest | Lakers reap immediate rewards of the LeBron effect
NFL to review policy after imposing $2.75m fine on Panthers owner
The NFL has imposed a fine of $2.75m (€2.35m) on outgoing Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson and is set to review recommendations for league-wide reform of rules governing workplace conduct following the probe into the scandal that forced the 81-year-old to sell the team.
US Digest | FIFA World Cup ratings recovering from rough start
In this week's US sports industry round-up: FIFA World Cup ratings recovering from rough start | Rhode Island legalizes sports gaming | NASCAR looking at changing sponsorship model
NFL keeps Pro Bowl in Orlando
The NFL American football league has decided to retain Orlando as host of its Pro Bowl annual all-star event.
US Digest | Telemundo takes lead against Fox for World Cup viewers
US Digest | United bid wins 2026 World Cup vote by landslide
In this week's US sports industry round-up: United bid wins 2026 World Cup vote by landslide; NBCSN to simulcast Telemundo Russia 2018 matches; and New Jersey sports betting bill is given the green light.
US Digest | Delaware ushers in new sports betting era
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Delaware ushers in new sports betting era; United 2026 bid outscores 'high risk' Morocco; and the New York Yankees win scheduling battle with ESPN.
XFL hires Luck as commissioner
Oliver Luck, a former executive at the National Collegiate Athletic Association, has taken up a new role as commissioner and chief executive of the XFL, a new American football league.
Denver Broncos engaged in family ownership spat
NFL American football franchise the Denver Broncos is involved in an ownership dispute after Beth Bowlen, one of the seven children of owner Pat Bowlen, saw her effort to secure control rebuffed by the trust in charge of the team.
Pro Sports Leagues Make Successful Stock Pickers
Looking at historical data of the publicly-traded commercial partners of the US major leagues shows that investing in Official Corporate Partners is a sound long-term investment strategy.
US Digest | NBA Finals tickets are cheapest in four years
In this week's US sports industry round-up: NBA Finals tickets are cheapest in four years; FC Cincinnati to join MLS in 2019; and Twin Cities 'netted $370m from Super Bowl'
NFL teams up with Fanatics
The NFL American football league has entered into a partnership with online sports apparel and merchandise retailer Fanatics.
Arizona, New Orleans land Super Bowl hosting rights
The NFL American football league has today (Wednesday) awarded hosting rights for the 2023 and 2024 editions of its showpiece Super Bowl fixture to Arizona and New Orleans, respectively.
NFL takes a stand against anthem protests
NFL teams will be fined if their players or members of staff kneel during the national anthem before games from next season.
Carolina Panthers confirm takeover deal with Tepper
The Carolina Panthers confirmed on Thursday that a definitive agreement has been signed to sell the NFL American football franchise to David Tepper, the founder and president of global hedge fund Appaloosa Management.
US Digest | Tepper wins race to take over Carolina Panthers
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Tepper wins race to take over Carolina Panthers; Supreme Court rules in favour of sports betting; and NBA play-off ratings continue to soar.