American Football
NFL adds content to music streaming platforms
The National Football League has announced it will add its content to a variety of music streaming platforms including Pandora, TuneIn, Tidal, Spotify, and SoundCloud in its attempts to expand its dig…
San Francisco 49ers continue concessions revolution with unlimited food and drink menu
Bob Williams looks at how the San Francisco 49ers looking to create a better game-day experience for their fans, starting with the concessions stand.
Abacus Health signs Gillette Stadium, Patriot Place deal promoting CBDMedic brand
Healthcare company Abacus Health Products has signed a deal with the home of the New England Patriots, Gillette Stadium and associated shopping centre Patriot Place to promote its natural ingredient pain…
XFL draftee declines contract due to low salary
Former University of Tennessee defensive end Corey Vereen has withdrawn from the XFL after being drafted by the Los Angeles Wildcats, citing a far lower than expected salary.
ABC to broadcast inaugural XFL game, schedule released
ABC will broadcast the first game of the rebooted XFL, between the DC Defenders and Seattle Dragons, at Audi Field in Washington, DC, on Saturday, February 8, at 2pm ET.
San Francisco 49ers to include food and drink in season-ticket packages, prices will rise
The National Football League's San Francisco 49ers have unveiled an innovative new season-ticket model, which includes access to unlimited food and drink options
NFL Network to broadcast NFLPA Collegiate Bowl through 2024
The National Football League Players Association and NFL Media have agreed to a multi-year deal to broadcast the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl live on NFL Network through 2024
Bidding for Super Bowls not for the faint of heart
Staging the NFL's championship game comes with a multitude of requirements, but a potentially large payoff for the host city.
Goodell confirms 17-game regular season is part of NFL’s CBA talks
National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell has confirmed that a 17-game regular season is part of the ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreement talks with the NFL Players Association
San Manuel Casino partners Allegiant Stadium and Raiders NFL franchise
San Manuel Casino has signed as a Founding Partner of Allegiant Stadium and a Proud Sponsor of the Raiders NFL franchise, starting with the 2020 season
Nebraska and Illinois to open 2021 college football season in Ireland
The University of Illinois and University of Nebraska–Lincoln will open their 2021 college football seasons with a one-off Big Ten Conference match in Dublin, Ireland.
NFL mulls ‘increasing investor debt limit’ to $1bn
In an effort to expand the pool of potential team investors, the National Football League is reportedly considering increasing the amount of money that prospective owners can borrow from $350m (€317m) t…
Average XFL player salaries will be $55,000 a season
Players in the revamped XFL will make an average salary of $55,000 a season including bonuses, according to a memo distributed to player agents
Indianapolis Colts announce fantasy sports partnership with FanDuel
The National Football League's Indianapolis Colts are partnering with daily fantasy sports company FanDuel for the remainder of the 2019-20 season.
PepsiCo signs expansive partnership with SoFi Stadium, Hollywood Park
PepsiCo has secured a wide-ranging partnership with SoFi Stadium, the multi-purpose $5bn future home of the NFL's Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, and the surrounding 298-acre Hollywood Park…
NFL stadiums are key testing ground for 5G mobile rollout in US
Expansive size and density of some of US' largest sports facilities provide a fertile environment to experiment with next-generation mobile technology. Story by Rick Snider.
XFL banking on cheap tickets to draw in fans
The revamped XFL is banking on affordable ticket prices to attract fans to its games and ensure that the spring-season American football league has long-term success
XFL sets initial player draft with digital media focus
Selections to be announced on XFL.com, league's official channels on Twitter, Instagram