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NFL announces host cities for 2021 and 2023 drafts
The NFL has revealed that the 2021 and 2023 drafts will be held in Cleveland and Kansas City respectively
Nashville NFL Draft gains record 600,000 attendance and ‘A-plus’ grade
Approximately 600,000 fans attended the NFL Draft in Nashville, smashing the previous record for the event
Nashville looking to utilise NFL Draft to become 2026 World Cup host venue
Music at heart of experience as tourism chiefs try to set stage for bigger events
Tennessee capital one of 17 US cities vying to make final cut for Fifa showpiece
Pittsburgh Steelers steal a march on rivals in international social media battle
The Pittsburgh Steelers have long maintained a sizeable global following. Ryan Huzjak, their vice-president of sales and marketing, tells SportBusiness how they are now using social media to engage with, grow, and monetise that audience.
Comeback or a temporary correction? NFL domestic TV audiences recover in 2018-19
After consecutive years of falling television ratings, NFL domestic television audiences increased by five per cent in the recently concluded 2018-19 season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers engage Legends as hospitality rights partner
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced an agreement with Legends to become the new exclusive Hospitality Rights Partner at their Raymond James Stadium home
Patriots become leading NFL team on Chinese digital media
The New England Patriots have become the leading National Football League side on digital media in China
NFL settles collusion lawsuits with Kaepernick, Reid
The NFL and legal representatives for Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid have announced the settlement of a complaint of collusion from the players, who claimed they were ostracised by the league’s owners in…
49ers draw on SAP partnership to improve fan experience in real time
The ‘Executive Huddle’ – the SAP-powered venue-management platform at Levi’s Stadium – has put the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers at the forefront of fan experience management and shows how far partnerships between tech companies and rights-holders can go beyond sponsorship.
Las Vegas to host 2020 NFL Draft ahead of Raiders move
The NFL Draft is heading to Las Vegas in 2020, a move that coincides with the Raiders' first season in the city
NFL announces ‘home’ teams for 2019 international games
The NFL has announced that the Jacksonville Jaguars, LA Chargers, LA Rams, Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be the 'home' teams in its international regular-season games during the 2019 season
City of Oakland sues NFL and Raiders
The City of Oakland has filed a suit against the NFL and the Oakland Raiders, aiming to "recover damages resulting from the Raiders' illegal move to Las Vegas"
Rams conclude PSL deal with St Louis for $24m
The Los Angeles Rams have concluded a settlement with holders of personal seat licenses from the franchise's former home, St. Louis
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ solution to boost attendances: free tickets
Following their worst-attended home game since 2010, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have found a remedy to boost crowds: free tickets
NFL’s London games boost airport traffic
London’s Heathrow Airport has cited the impact of NFL American football fans travelling to the league’s games in the English capital as it reported record monthly volumes of passengers in October for the…
Seahawks expected to sell for record fee – with all proceeds going to charity
The death of Paul Allen raised several questions about the future of the Seattle Seahawks but an NFL.com report has provided some clarity.
Jaguars’ leap into London boosts ‘local’ revenues and offers long-term growth platform
The Jaguars have played an annual fixture in London since 2013, with the city now accounting for 11 per cent of their “local” revenues.
Brittany Bowlen declares interest in taking over Denver Broncos
Brittany Bowlen, the 28-year-old daughter of Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, has declared for the first time that she wants to become the controlling owner of the NFL franchise