American Football
Cardinals complete shift to digital ticketing
The Arizona Cardinals has become the latest NFL American football franchise to confirm it will no longer accept paper tickets, including print-at-home and PDF versions, as it moves to a digital-only platform
Ohio State extends deal with Ticketmaster
New term between Live Nation-owned company, Big 10 Conference school to incorporate Olympic sports, implement SafeTix technology
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper unveils plan for new stadium with retractable roof
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper has unveiled his vision for a new multi-purpose stadium in Charlotte with a retractable roof, which could not only house his National Football League team but also…
Pac-12 moving American football title game to Las Vegas in 2020, 2021
The Pac-12 collegiate athletic conference is moving its American football championship game to Las Vegas in 2020 and 2021, commissioner Larry Scott announced
Baltimore Ravens complete $120m M&T Bank Stadium renovations
The Baltimore Ravens have completed a three-year, $120m (€108m) self-funded facility renovation project designed to enhance the fan experience at M&T Bank Stadium.
Al Guido “we are struggling with the same thing” speaking at SDMS Miami
San Francisco 49ers Al Guido speaking at the Sports Decision Makers Summit in Miami on the game day experience panel
Dundon seeking $70m refund from Alliance of American Football
Hurricanes owner claims "misrepresentations" from now-defunct league led to his investment
AAC unlikely to replace UConn for Football
The fallout from UConn's likely move from the American Athletic Conference (AAC) back to the Big East continues.
UConn is likely to spend one more season in the AAC before moving to the Big East
Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen dies at 75
Denver Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen died late Thursday, just under two months before his enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Bowlen, who battled Alzheimer’s for several years, was 75.
Start time of CFL season opener moved to accommodate NBA Finals
The Canadian Football League has moved up the start time of Thursday's 2019 season opener due to a clash with the Toronto Raptors' appearance in Game 6 of the NBA Finals that evening.
Raiders and Packers to play a pre-season game in Winnipeg
Winnipeg's IG Field, the home of the Canadian Football League's Blue Bombers, will play host to an NFL pre-season game between the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. The game will be played on Aug
Goodell looking to cut NFL pre-season schedule
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is looking to reduce the traditional four-game pre-season schedule, believing the exhibition games do not represent a quality product
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
Mercedes-Benz Superdome poised to receive $450m renovation
The Mercedes-Benz Superdome is poised to be given a $450m (€403m) renovation as part of a deal that will keep the Saints in New Orleans until 2035.
Alliance of American Football original investor arrested on bank fraud charges
The Alliance of American Football's original main investor Reggie Fowler was arrested on Tuesday with charges of bank fraud and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business.
XFL brings in Elevate Sports Ventures to boost ticket-sales strategies
The XFL has signed a two-year partnership with Elevate Sports Ventures to help guide and support ticket sales for the league’s eight teams ahead of its launch in February 2020.
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