National Football League (NFL)
US Digest | Lakers reap immediate rewards of the LeBron effect
NFL to review policy after imposing $2.75m fine on Panthers owner
The NFL has imposed a fine of $2.75m (€2.35m) on outgoing Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson and is set to review recommendations for league-wide reform of rules governing workplace conduct following the probe into the scandal that forced the 81-year-old to sell the team.
US Digest | FIFA World Cup ratings recovering from rough start
In this week's US sports industry round-up: FIFA World Cup ratings recovering from rough start | Rhode Island legalizes sports gaming | NASCAR looking at changing sponsorship model
NFL keeps Pro Bowl in Orlando
The NFL American football league has decided to retain Orlando as host of its Pro Bowl annual all-star event.
US Digest | Telemundo takes lead against Fox for World Cup viewers
US Digest | United bid wins 2026 World Cup vote by landslide
In this week's US sports industry round-up: United bid wins 2026 World Cup vote by landslide; NBCSN to simulcast Telemundo Russia 2018 matches; and New Jersey sports betting bill is given the green light.
US Digest | Delaware ushers in new sports betting era
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Delaware ushers in new sports betting era; United 2026 bid outscores 'high risk' Morocco; and the New York Yankees win scheduling battle with ESPN.
Pro Sports Leagues Make Successful Stock Pickers
Looking at historical data of the publicly-traded commercial partners of the US major leagues shows that investing in Official Corporate Partners is a sound long-term investment strategy.
US Digest | NBA Finals tickets are cheapest in four years
In this week's US sports industry round-up: NBA Finals tickets are cheapest in four years; FC Cincinnati to join MLS in 2019; and Twin Cities 'netted $370m from Super Bowl'
NFL teams up with Fanatics
The NFL American football league has entered into a partnership with online sports apparel and merchandise retailer Fanatics.
Arizona, New Orleans land Super Bowl hosting rights
The NFL American football league has today (Wednesday) awarded hosting rights for the 2023 and 2024 editions of its showpiece Super Bowl fixture to Arizona and New Orleans, respectively.
US Digest | Tepper wins race to take over Carolina Panthers
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Tepper wins race to take over Carolina Panthers; Supreme Court rules in favour of sports betting; and NBA play-off ratings continue to soar.
US Digest | MLB aims to establish long-term relationship with London
In this week's US sports industry round-up: MLB aims to establish long-term relationship with London; United 2026 offers financial and diplomatic assurances; and Manning considers joining Panthers ownership group
US Digest | Khan wants Wembley Stadium to host Super Bowl
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Khan wants Wembley Stadium to host Super Bowl; NFL Draft draws record TV ratings; and Trump interference threatens USA-led World Cup bid
Draft kings: The growth of the NFL Draft
Rory Squires looks at the evolution of the NFL Draft and how moving the event from the Radio City Music Hall allowed the league to significantly grow the event and upscale its marketing efforts
US Digest | Fox to cover World Cup mainly from LA studio
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Fox to cover World Cup mainly from LA studio; United 2026 appears to benefit from Morocco malaise; and NBA 'one-and-done' rule is on the way out
US Digest | Philadelphia 76ers rise to third in NBA merchandise sales
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Philadelphia 76ers rise to third in NBA merchandise sales; G League players get long-overdue pay rises; and advertisers told to expect stronger Thursday Night Football