ESPN wants more than the Super Bowl – it wants ownership

As ESPN edges closer to acquiring the NFL's media division, it begs the question of why sports broadcasters are now focusing on ownership, rather...

Green Bay Packers net income falls 12.5% to $85.6m

The Green Bay Packers have reported a 39% rise in operating profit for FY2025, driven by a rare ninth home game, as the franchise...

Public cash for Royals and Chiefs stirs backlash in Missouri 

New law offers major sports subsidies while critics cite unequal aidMissouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed new legislation to help fund stadium projects for...

Houston Texans increase fan hospitality with TickPick deal

The National Football League’s (NFL) Houston Texans have partnered with marketplace TickPick.The Houston Texans named TickPick as its official fan experience partner amid a...

Private equity finds a footing in the NFL

A potential stake sale in the Los Angeles Chargers signals a growing interest from private equity in the traditionally closed ranks of NFL ownership.In...

Has the NFL made a mistake shelving its diversity accelerator scheme?

The NFL has cancelled its 2025 Coach and Front Office Accelerator programme, aiming to revamp it for greater impact in 2026.The NFL has quietly...

YouTube scores NFL’s São Paulo exclusive in streaming first

The NFL’s week one game in São Paulo, Brazil will be exclusively shown on YouTube.Announced in a statement on May 13, the game at...

NFL and NetApp to leverage greater data insights for global fanbase 

The NFL has teamed up with NetApp for the latter to become the league’s official intelligent data infrastructure partner.NetApp will integrate its silo-free storage...

Borussia Dortmund goes ‘beyond colours’ with Pittsburgh Steelers partnership

Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund have joined forces with NFL franchise the Pittsburgh Steelers to launch a partnership centred around fan engagement. Both sporting teams will...

NFL reportedly gives Netflix and Amazon Prime nod for Christmas Day

The NFL is set to play three games on Christmas Day this year, streaming across two different platforms.According to ESPN, this year’s Christmas Day...