American Football
NFL announces 2019 International Series games
The NFL has announced the participants of its five International Series games in 2019, four of which will be played in London and one in Mexico City
Alliance of American Football shuts down after filing for bankruptcy
Two weeks after suspending all football operations, the Alliance of American Football filed a petition for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in a Texas court on Wednesday. It has now ceased all business operations.
AAF demise is a ‘cautionary tale’ for the XFL, says Luck
The demise of the Alliance of American Football serves as a "cautionary tale" for the revamped XFL, Oliver Luck has told SportBusiness
Alliance of American Football hit by multiple lawsuits following abrupt suspension
The Alliance of American Football may have suspended operations but its problems continue, with two class-action lawsuits having being filed in California by former employees.
MGM, not Dundon, to gain access to Alliance of American Football technology arm
As the fallout continues from the demise of the Alliance of American Football, it has emerged that MGM Resorts International and not majority owner Tom Dundon stands to gain control of the league's interactive…
Dallas Cowboys to bring in variable ticket pricing for 2019
The Dallas Cowboys have revealed an end to their one-size-fits-all season-ticket pricing ahead of the upcoming season
New Tottenham stadium has fewer corporate boxes as club seeks ‘democratic’ hospitality approach
Tottenham Hotspur has installed fewer corporate boxes at its new stadium as it looks to target a more diverse range of clients with a more flexible hospitality approach
Owner criticised as Alliance of American Football suspends all operations
After a week of uncertainty, the Alliance of American Football suspended all operations on Tuesday, just eight weeks into its inaugural season
McMahon sells $272m in WWE stock to help fund XFL
A day after it was reported that the Alliance of American Football may not last beyond this weekend, its spring-season rival, the XFL, received a timely financial boost ahead of its launch in 2020
Alliance of American Football considering folding already
Tom Dundon, the Alliance of American Football's new majority owner, has threatened to fold the league despite having invested $70m (€62m) into the business.
Brittany Bowlen will rejoin Broncos management
Brittany Bowlen, the 28 year-old daughter of Denver Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen will join the franchises's management team by the end of the year
Raiders’ return to Oakland Coliseum approved by NFL owners
The Raiders will officially return to the Oakland Coliseum in 2019 after NFL owners approved the team’s stadium lease on Monday.
Blank sells $300m minority stake in Atlanta Falcons
Arthur Blank, the Atlanta Falcons majority owner, has sold a 10-per-cent stake in the team, in a deal that values the NFL franchise at approximately $3bn (€2.65bn).
Kaepernick, Reid settled NFL collusion case for less than $10m – report
Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid received less than $10m (€8.8m) total to settle their collusion grievances against the NFL, it was reported on Thursday.
AAF moving title game from Las Vegas to Frisco
The Alliance of American Football – which has suffered teething troubles with regards to attendances and TV ratings – has announced that its championship game will move from Las Vegas to Frisco, Texas.
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.
Redskins and Saints plan season-ticket package changes
Thanks to another successful season, the New Orleans Saints will raise season-ticket prices for 2019.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that most tickets will increase by $8 per game.