American Football
Market Mapping
Owen Evans looks at where rights-trading agency giant MP & Silva sees potential European media growth for the NFL (National Football League), following last month’s five-year distribution deal.
Full-time London team set for NFL by 2022 as league targets Germany, Mexico
The NFL American football league is “absolutely” on track to introduce a full-time team in London by 2022 while plans are progressing to stage regular-season games in Germany, according to Mark Waller, the league’s executive vice-president of international operations.
NFL ponders moving Pro Bowl to Brazil
The NFL American football league is considering staging its annual Pro Bowl game in Brazil in 2017.
Philadelphia Eagles – Putting the Fans First
Rachael Church visited NFL team the Philadelphia Eagles to find out why they are making sure their fans are fully engaged on game days.
House Oversight Committee chairman targeting NFL’s tax-exempt status
The US House Oversight Committee’s new chairman, Jason Chaffetz, has signalled his intention to actively pursue overturning the tax-exempt status that the NFL American football league has enjoyed for decades.
AEG drops Farmers Field NFL stadium project
Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) has dropped its plans to develop a new stadium to attract an NFL American football team to downtown Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Times newspaper.
Kroenke-backed NFL stadium for L.A. market approved by city council
Efforts to return an NFL American football franchise to the Los Angeles area were boosted on Tuesday evening as Inglewood City Council voted unanimously to approve the development of a new 80,000-seat stadium – a project backed by St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke.
Super Stories
Matthew Hochberg looks at the best and worst of the 2015 Super Bowl advertising campaigns, and why there was a more solemn tone around this year’s spots.
Google Box
Is the NFL (National Football League)’s decision to partner with YouTube a sign that a major assault from Google for live premium rights is on the horizon? Owen Evans reports.
Chargers and Raiders reveal plan for shared Los Angeles stadium
The long-running saga over the possible return of an NFL American football team to Los Angeles has taken a fresh twist, with the Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers unveiling details of a shared stadium in the city of Carson.
A Transatlantic Super Bowl
As an American who loves – absolutely loves – sport, the Super Bowl is one of the most exciting days in the calendar. Normal order of service is getting together with friends at home, eating copious amounts of unhealthy food, and sharing in the excitement of the Big Game on TV. Being outside the United States, in London, for the first time on Super Bowl Sunday this year, I didn’t know what to expect. Would it be any different across the pond?
Jaguars unveil bold plan for transformation of Jacksonville site
NFL American football franchise Jacksonville Jaguars has unveiled plans for a major multi-purpose development that aims to revitalise the Shipyards area of the Florida city.
Council considers skipping public vote to accelerate LA NFL stadium project
A project to build a new 80,000-seat stadium that could become the new home of an NFL American football franchise in the suburbs of Los Angeles could be approved by the local authority later this month.
Goodell admits to lessons learned in ‘tough year’
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has reflected on a turbulent year at the head of the American football league during his annual state of the league address.
Striking Gold
Donna Goldsmith has held senior executive positions at the NBA (National Basketball Association), WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) and 2014 Super Bowl Host Committee. She reveals how she became one of the most influential women in the business of sport.
Comment: February 2015
Kevin Roberts: More than ever, success relies on authenticity
Ownership struggle hots up over Saints, Pelicans
The future ownership of the New Orleans Saints NFL American football and New Orleans Pelicans NBA basketball franchises remains uncertain after relatives of current owner Tom Benson filed a lawsuit against his decision to hand control of both teams to his wife upon his death.
HOK closes 360 Architecture deal to return to sports market
US design, architecture, engineering and planning giant HOK has completed the acquisition of rival firm 360 Architecture in a move that will see it return to the sports facilities market.