American Football
Dolphins, Saints confirmed for 2017 NFL International Series
The Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints have been confirmed as the first teams for the NFL American football league’s 2017 International Series in London.
What is driving the growth in NFL team valuations?
Team values are continuing to soar in the NFL. Barry Wilner asks what is behind the continuing success of the North American League and whether it will continue
NFL exec plays down talk of expanded UK schedule
The NFL American football league has moved to play down suggestions from Mayor of London Sadiq Khan that the English capital could stage four regular-season games in 2017.
Raiders owner hails ‘historic day’ as Nevada signs off on Vegas stadium plan
Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis has hailed final approval of a funding package for the team’s proposed new stadium in Las Vegas as a “historic day” but has maintained the NFL American football franchise is committed to its current home market until the end of the 2018 season.
Nevada Senate votes in favour of Vegas NFL stadium project
The Nevada Senate has voted to amend and pass a bill which will increase hotel room taxes in Clark County to help fund the development of a new stadium designed to attract NFL American football franchise the Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas.
Supreme Court declines appeal in Redskins trademark case
NFL American football team the Washington Redskins has failed in its bid to overturn a federal agency’s decision to cancel its trademarks after the US Supreme Court refused to hear its appeal.
Uber allies | Miami Dolphins benefit from ride sharing partnership
A new partnership between the Miami Dolphins and travel app Uber has the potential to change the way fans travel to and engage with US sports events. Ben Cronin reports
Goodell talks down prospect of Vegas move for Raiders
National Football League (NFL) commissioner Roger Goodell has warned that there’s “still a lot of work to be done” before the Oakland Raiders could consider relocation to Las Vegas, adding he is a confident an agreement can be reached for the franchise to remain in its current home city.
Oakland Raiders owner hails Las Vegas stadium vote
NFL American football franchise the Oakland Raiders has taken a major step towards relocation to Las Vegas after the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee (SNTIC) voted in favour of a financing package for a new stadium in the city.
NFL engages Lagardère Sports to bolster presence in Germany
The NFL American football league has partnered with the Lagardère Sports agency as it seeks to further strengthen its position in Germany.
FanDuel revamps with new brand and season-long product
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator FanDuel has announced a major revamp of its service offering by unveiling a complete redesign of its brand and launching a new season-long fantasy product.
SportBusiness in Numbers| Cowboys replace Real as most valuable sports team
National Football League (NFL) franchise the Dallas Cowboys is the most valuable sports team in the world, according to Forbes.
Dallas Cowboys topple Real Madrid as most valuable sports team
NFL American football franchise the Dallas Cowboys has replaced Spanish Liga football club Real Madrid at the top of Forbes’ annual list of the 50 most valuable sports teams in the world.
What happens in Vegas… | The Future of NFL in ‘Sin City’
The NHL is making its move in Las Vegas – but what future does the NFL have in ‘Sin City’? Barry Wilner reports.
Green Bay Packers set new financial records
NFL American football franchise the Green Bay Packers has reported record profits and total revenue for the 2015 financial year.
NFL partners with Cirque de Soleil on Times Square Experience venture
American football league the NFL has linked up with Canadian live production company Cirque de Soleil to create a first-of-its-kind attraction in Times Square, New York.
Benson family settles on Saints, Pelicans ownership dispute
Tom Benson has reached a settlement in his legal fight to take ownership of NFL American football franchise the New Orleans Saints and NBA basketball team the New Orleans Pelicans away from his estranged heirs.
DraftKings, FanDuel in talks over possible merger
DraftKings and FanDuel, the two biggest operators in the daily fantasy sports (DFS) market, have entered talks over a possible merger.