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Broadcast Bonanza
Barry Wilner looks at how the NFL (National Football League)’s new broadcast deal for Thursday night games could change the American football landscape as we know it.
Super Bowl set to stay in Arizona after Governor vetoes bill
Jan Brewer, the Governor of Arizona, has vetoed a controversial bill that could have led to American football’s NFL shifting the 2015 edition of Super Bowl from the US state.
NFL faces Super Bowl questions over proposed new law in Arizona
American football's NFL is coming under pressure to remove the 2015 Super Bowl from Arizona if a new state bill is introduced that would allow businesses to deny services to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered people due to religious beliefs.
Minnesota steps up bid for 2018 Super Bowl
NFL American football franchise the Minnesota Vikings and state Governor Mark Dayton have stepped up their bid to bring the Super Bowl back to Minneapolis for the first time since 1992 by establishing a formal bid committee for the 2018 game.
Vikings stadium development moves forward as legal challenge fails
NFL American football franchise the Minnesota Vikings has been boosted by the news that the Minnesota Supreme Court has dismissed a last-minute legal challenge that threatened to delay the development of its new stadium.
NFL playoff expansion under consideration – Goodell
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has revealed that the American football league is “seriously considering” expanding its playoffs by adding two more teams in both the AFC and NFC conference post-season schedules.
NFL’s Panthers take first step in rejuvenating stadium
The Carolina Panthers American football franchise has unveiled the first phase of a three-year redevelopment plan which aims to take Bank of America Stadium back up to the upper echelon of NFL venues.
Lawsuit filed against NFL over Super Bowl tickets
A businessman from the US state of New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against the NFL, claiming that the American football league has withheld Super Bowl tickets from the public and allowed resale ticket prices for the showpiece event to soar.
NFL details Wembley 2014 dates and tickets
The National Football League (NFL) has confirmed the dates of its three in-season fixtures to be played at Wembley Stadium next year.
Super Bowl to pay volunteers to avoid lawsuit
Organisers of next year’s National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl have decided to pay a group of ‘volunteers’ during the event, following legal action by unpaid workers against Major League Baseball (MLB).
Bud Adams son-in-law named Titans head
National Football League (NFL)’s Tennessee Titans has named Tommy Smith its new president and CEO, following the death of his predecessor and father-in-law Bud Adams last week.
NFL names Kerney player benefits vice-president
The National Football League (NFL) has named former player Patrick Kerney vice-president of player benefits and NFL legends operations.
Tottenham explores NFL tie-up for new stadium – report
English Premier League (EPL) football club Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly exploring the possibility of teaming up with a National Football League (NFL) franchise to build a new stadium in London.
NFL reveals 2014 Wembley fixtures
National Football League (NFL) commissioner Roger Goodell has revealed the franchises to play in next year’s International Series fixtures at Wembley Stadium.
Jaguars owner hints at Craven Cottage NFL game
Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan has revealed that he is in talks to host an NFL game at Craven Cottage, the home of his English Premier League (EPL) team Fulham.
Rapper Diddy wants to become NFL franchise owner
Rapper and Bad Boy Records founder Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has revealed he wants to become the first African-American majority owner of a National Football League (NFL) franchise.
AFL and Tennessee Titans founder Bud Adams dies
American Football League (AFL) co-founder and National Football League (NFL)’s Tennessee Titans founder and owner Bud Adams has passed away peacefully from natural causes at the age of 90.
Three host cities shortlisted for Super Bowl 2018
National Football League (NFL) commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed that New Orleans, Indianapolis or Minneapolis will host the 2018 Super Bowl.