American Football
NFL settles $765m payout to head-injured players
The National Football League (NFL) will reportedly pay out $765 million in a settlement deal to former players that have suffered from dementia or other concussion-related health problems.
NFL taps into UK market with new ad partners
Media and marketing agency Sports Revolution and its digital subsidiary Snack Media have signed a deal to sell UK digital advertising on the NFL.com website.
NFL to implement player tracking devices
The National Football League (NFL) has decided to implement tracking devices to all players during games and practice.
Dallas Cowboys set to move HQ
The National Football League (NFL)’s Dallas Cowboys plans to move its headquarters and practice facility to Frisco by the start of the 2016 season.
Jacksonville Jaguars enlist Legends Hospitality
National Football League (NFL) franchise Jacksonville Jaguars has contracted Legends Hospitality to operate merchandising at its EverBank Field venue.
NFL overhauls Pro Bowl format
The National Football League (NFL) has made major format changes to its 2014 Pro Bowl competition in a bid to make the all-star game more fan-friendly.
Miami Dolphins CEO moves to MLB
National Football League (NFL) club Miami Dolphins CEO Mike Dee will leave his position to become president and CEO of Major League Baseball (MLB) club the San Diego Padres.
Raiders plan to build new stadium
National Football League (NFL) club the Oakland Raiders is reportedly planning to build a new 50,000 capacity stadium.
ANOCA re-elects President Palenfo
The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) has formally approved General Lassana Palenfo for a third and final term as its president, and long-serving Zimbabwean sports administrator Tomas Sithole was re-elected as secretary-general.
NFL’s Jaguars announce $63m stadium redevelopment
NFL (National Football League) team Jacksonville Jaguars have announced $63 million plans to redevelop their EverBank Field stadium.
NFL to host three season games at Wembley
The National Football League (NFL) is planning to extend its presence in London by hosting a third regular-season game at Wembley Stadium, according to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
American football to discuss Olympic prospects
The International Federation of Football (IFAF) will reportedly meet with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) within the next 45 days to discuss a future bid to become an Olympic sport, according to FOXSports.com.
Microsoft scores touchdown with major NFL deal
The NFL has secured a new partnership with Microsoft worth $400m (€310m) over five years, according to widespread US media reports.
San Francisco and Houston to host Super Bowl
San Francisco and Houston were announced as winning bidders of the National Football League (NFL)’s Super Bowl in 2016 and 2017 respectively.
Mountain West conference strikes regional deal with DirecTV Sports
DirecTV Sports and its Root Sports regional sports network has agreed a multi-year rights deal with the Mountain West US college sports conference.
Vikings unveil new stadium designs
National Football League (NFL) side the Minnesota Vikings have unveiled preliminary designs for their new stadium, due to be opened by 2016.