American Football
Redskins suffer new blow in ongoing trademark case
NFL American football franchise the Washington Redskins has suffered a blow in its ongoing legal battle over its name after the US Department of Justice (DOJ) said it would defend the constitutionality of a government tribunal’s decision to cancel trademarks owned by the team deemed offensive to Native Americans.
NFL chief Goodell backed as Rice investigation concludes
Roger Goodell has been backed as commissioner of the NFL American football league after the conclusion of an investigation into the case surrounding former Baltimore Ravens star Ray Rice.
Politicians fight to keep Rams in St. Louis
City and state leaders have reiterated their desire to keep the St. Louis Rams NFL American football outfit in the Missouri city despite franchise owner Stan Kroenke having unveiled plans to construct a new stadium in Los Angeles, California.
Kroenke-backed NFL stadium project revealed for L.A. market
The long-running bid to return an NFL American football franchise to Los Angeles has taken a fresh twist with the emergence of a new stadium proposal backed by Stan Kroenke, owner of the St. Louis Rams.
IFAF relocates 2015 World Championship to Ohio
The International Federation of American Football (IFAF) is to relocate the 2015 edition of its Senior World Championship to the US state of Ohio following the decision by the Swedish capital of Stockholm to withdraw as host city.
NFL rules out Los Angeles team for 2015
Los Angeles will remain without an NFL American football franchise next season after league commissioner Roger Goodell informed the three teams linked to a relocation that no such move will go ahead in time for the 2015 campaign.
Chargers decision casts further doubt on Los Angeles NFL team talk
NFL American football franchise the San Diego Chargers have committed to remaining in their current stadium next season in a development that increases the chances that Los Angeles will remain without a team for the 2015 campaign.
Social Media Case Study: Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys is the NFL (National Football League) franchise with the highest number of Facebook likes, currently 7.7 million, one million more than any other team. The Cowboys have the best overall social media presence in the NFL, according to social media analyst Starcount, which also ranks the Cowboys as the sixth best sports team in the world on social media.
The Promised Land?
The NFL (National Football League) has moved closer to a permanent Los Angeles return. However, many observers believe having a team back in the United States’ second-largest city could actually have a negative impact. Barry Wilner explains why.
The American Dream
Will American football take over London’s Wembley stadium? Nigel Jones QC reviews legal issues that may arise when a stadium is shared or taken over.
Waller to tackle NFL’s global expansion at Leaders Sport Business Summit New York
Mark Waller, executive vice-president of international for American football league the NFL, is the second speaker to be announced for the 2015 edition of the Leaders Sport Business Summit in New York.
NFL unveils line-up for 2015 International Series
The NFL American football league has confirmed the schedule for its 2015 International Series, which will remain at three games but will include back-to-back encounters and the first-ever division game.
NFL study outlines economic potential of London franchise
An NFL American football franchise in London could generate in excess of $250m (€195.6m) a year for the UK, according to a study released by business advisory firm Deloitte.
British Takeover
As the NFL (National Football League) International Series continues in earnest with more UK games this autumn, who better to lead expansion than a Brit? Barry Wilner spoke to Mark Waller about more regular season match-ups at Wembley, and potentially other cities in Europe.
NFL to stick with three games for 2015 International Series
The National Football League (NFL) has said Wembley Stadium will again host three regular season games in 2015, with hopes of adding additional encounters ended by logistical issues surrounding London’s status as a host city for the Rugby World Cup.
NFL London franchise bid wins UK government backing
Chancellor George Osborne has pledged UK government support to the National Football League (NFL) potentially basing an American football franchise in London.
NFL to assess Los Angeles market for franchise move
The NFL American football league has commenced a formal assessment of the Los Angeles market as potential moves to place a franchise back in the city gather pace.
LA Mayor expects NFL franchise
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has said that it is “highly likely” that an NFL American football team will be lured back to the city in the next year.