American Football
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.
Arizona and Tampa Bay land hosting rights to college football showpiece
Arizona and Tampa Bay have been announced as the hosts for the second and third editions of American football’s new College Football National Championship Game.
NFL opens up new game window for 2014 International Series
The NFL American football league has opened up a new window for its International Series games in London with the Atlanta Falcons’ clash against the Detroit Lions scheduled to kick-off at 1:30pm GMT, providing a 9:30am ET game in the US.
Advertising value increases as Fox announces Super Bowl sell-out
The Fox network in the US has announced that it has sold out its advertising inventory for its coverage of American football’s NFL Super Bowl championship game in New Jersey on February 2.
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.
New American football league launches in Europe
The European Federation of American Football (EFAF) has launched a new top-flight league starting from next year to include six teams hailing from Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
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.
Rose Bowl seeking firm for $10m revamp
Rose Bowl stadium officials are open to bids until the end of month for a contract over $10 million for the next phase of renovation at the Pasadena-based venue.
NFL adds third Wembley fixture for 2014
The National Football League (NFL) has furthered its growth in the UK with the addition of another regular-season game to be played at Wembley Stadium next year.
Washington Redskins to meet with Oneidas
Washington Redskins will meet with the Oneida Indian Nation to discuss the National Football League (NFL) franchise’s controversial nickname.