American Football
WNFC agrees non-exclusive DAZN global streaming deal
The Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC) has agreed a non-exclusive global streaming deal with DAZN which will give fans around the world more access to the league.
Haslams staying ‘committed’ to renovating Browns’ stadium
Dee and Jimmy Haslam, owners of the National Football League's Cleveland Browns since 2012, have said they are still committed to upgrading the team's home stadium, FirstEnergy Stadium
NFL, RedBird announce Sunday Ticket commercial venues deal
The National Football League has announced a deal with RedBird Capital Partners to form a new media platform, EverPass Media, which will hold exclusive rights to distribute out-of-market package NFL Sunday…
Record $6bn bids made for NFL’s Commanders
Two groups have submitted $6bn (€5.5bn) bids for the National Football League's Washington Commanders, meeting the reported asking price of current owner Dan Snyder.
NFL’s Titans switching from Ticketmaster to SeatGeek
The National Football League's Tennessee Titans and Nissan Stadium have announced that they are switching their ticketing technology from Ticketmaster to SeatGeek in a multi-year deal that includes Titans…
NFL owners to vote on Goodell extension, flexible TNF scheduling
The annual meeting of National Football League franchise owners continues today (Monday), with an extension of league commissioner Roger Goodell's contract and flexible scheduling for Thursday Night Football…
DAZN acquires A7FL rights globally in three-year deal
Streaming platform DAZN will broadcast American 7s Football League (A7FL) to its global audiences after striking a three-year deal with the sports league
NFL hires ex-RBMH chief Meier to lead international operations
The National Football League has appointed Gerrit Meier to a role in which he will lead the rights-holder’s international business.
NFL hires Dorfler as chief financial officer
The National Football League has named Christine Dorfler as its chief financial officer, replacing Joe Siclare who served in the role from 2011-2022 prior to transitioning to the NFL's executive vice president…
LA Rams, Kraft Analytics Group pen multi-year agreement
The Los Angeles Rams and Kraft Analytics Group (KAGR) have announced a multi-year agreement to collaborate on data innovation and analytics in a bid to promote greater fan engagement
NFL, Cinedigm sign extension for Super Bowl film distribution
The National Football League and entertainment company Cinedigm have extended their distribution deal for the annual Super Bowl film and future NFL Films catalogs
XFL, Under Armour pen multi-year sponsorship
The XFL has signed a 'multi-year' sponsorship deal with Under Armour that sees the sportswear company become an official Founding Corporate Partner of the league
Bezos ‘considering bid’ for NFL’s Washington Commanders
Amazon founder and executive chairman Jeff Bezos has hired New York-based investment firm Allen & Company to explore a bid for the National Football League's Washington Commanders
Netflix to air docuseries on NFL quarterbacks
Netflix has announced its first partnership with the National Football League in which the streaming service will air a docuseries on NFL quarterbacks
XFL suffers low ratings upon relaunch
The third edition of the XFL, a spring alternative American football league, has underperformed in its opening broadcasts of the season.
The league holds a broadcast deal with Disney and ESPN
Genius Sports secures betting data deal with XFL
Genius Sports has landed a deal with the XFL as its official betting data distribution partner and free-to-play provider as the league heads into its rebooted season after a three-year absence
Ten former NFL players sue Goodell, disability board over denied claims
Ten former National Football League players have filed a lawsuit against commissioner Roger Goodell and the league's disability board, claiming that the league violated federal law in denying them disability…
Verizon named NFL’s coach-to-coach communications carrier
Verizon and the National Football League have agreed a five-year deal that makes Verizon the coach-to-coach communications carrier across all 30 NFL stadiums