ALL POSTS TAGGED "NFL"
News
/ 7 days agoGermany’s love affair with the NFL and the struggle to play Bundesliga games abroad
The influence of America in Germany continues to expand at an enormous rate. So much so that American football is now the fastest-growing sport in Germany. Exhibit A of America’s influence in Europe is this past weekend’s game between the New York Giants and Carolina Panthers. Both teams played a regular-season NFL game in front […]
News
/ 43 days agoPremier League's jaw-dropping viewership crushes NFL
More information from Manchester City's recent court battle with the Premier League is coming to light. The reigning English champions went head-to-head with the league over Associated Party Transaction (APT) laws. APTs are sponsorship deals between clubs and companies directly linked to the owners of these teams. While the two sides will likely continue to […]
News
/ 109 days agoNWSL’s ambition is to be more like NFL
NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman has set the bar extremely high when it comes to growing the division. The exec recently told Bloomberg that the NWSL has aspirations to be the "best league in the world." Berman even directly referenced both the Premier League and NFL as markers of this huge ambition. The NWSL previously faced […]
News
/ 114 days agoHow the Old Trafford cost compares to recent NFL stadium builds
Manchester United has continued to struggle with Old Trafford, and the ownership is pondering the construction of a new stadium. This would mean the Red Devils would move out of the venue that has been their home since 1910. However, it would be a solution to a stadium that has fallen into disrepair. The infamous […]
TV
/ 114 days agoTop 10 sports leagues based on media rights revenue
Media rights in sports have exponentially grown worldwide, as competitions pull billions in revenue. Soccer has been one of the driving forces for that. The sport's continued growth has seen American broadcasters toss more cash around to attract more viewers. For example, NBC is paying the English Premier League $433 million per year for six […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 270 days agoMLS with second-highest carbon footprint on average in US
No sporting event, from the most local to the most global, takes place in a vacuum. It intertwines with environmental, social, and economic issues on a local and global scale. One of the most critical issues of our day, climate change, affects the industry inextricably. When it comes to combating global warming, sports play an […]
CBS Sports
/ 296 days agoCBS Champions League commercial nails soccer fandom in USA
CBS unveiled a commercial during the National Football League's AFC Championship that perfectly captures what it is like to watch the UEFA Champions League. At least, it perfectly captures what it is like to watch the competition for American viewers. The top international club competition in Europe has games that start around lunchtime for viewers […]
Bayern Munich
/ 310 days agoHarry Kane reiterates his desire to retire in NFL
Harry Kane has repeatedly claimed that he wants to play in the NFL once his playing days on the pitch expire. Despite thriving with Bayern Munich and the England national team, the striker has kept an eye on the future. With an unrivaled knack for shooting the ball into the net, perhaps Kane could make […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 402 days agoSpurs' stadium vandalized, damage costs to exceed six figures
Numerous acts of vandalism have resulted in over six figures in damage to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. During the weeklong break for international competition, a group of vandals attacked Spurs' north London stadium, causing damage to the stadium and its surrounding area. This event occurred on Monday, October 9, the day after the NFL game […]
Atletico Madrid
/ 422 days agoNFL in talks to play games at Bernabeu and Metropolitano
The NFL already has a strong base in England, and after pushing into Germany last year, it sees Spain as its next conquest. The NFL is plotting to host games in two of the country's most hallowed grounds. Those are the Santiago Bernabeu, the home of Real Madrid, and the Metropolitano, which Atletico Madrid calls […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 433 days agoSpurs' stadium lands exclusive deal as NFL's UK home venue
London's Wembley Stadium has hosted the first NFL regular season game played outside the United States. However, it is not the NFL's permanent home in the United Kingdom. On Thursday, the NFL made the announcement that Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will serve as the league's UK headquarters going forward. Spurs' ground will host a minimum of […]
Burnley
/ 537 days agoJJ Watt’s connection with Burnley’s small town vibe
JJ Watt is developing a strong connection with Burnley. Granted, the Pewaukee, Wisconsin native has no direct ties to the English town with a population just shy of 100,000. Nor is the former NFL defensive lineman known for his affinity to soccer. For much of Watt's life, his major connection to the sport was through […]
American Soccer
/ 613 days agoSoccer is growing but won't overtake NFL, says J.J. Watt
Former National Football League superstar J.J. Watt says that soccer is on the way up in the United States. The pass rusher and three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year did, however, also say that the sport may never reach the heights of American football Stateside. Speaking on Men in Blazers, Watt claimed that Americans […]
USMNT
/ 728 days agoGive thanks for World Cup, NFL and college football all weekend
Thanksgiving weekend has sports fans covered, regardless of the leagues, competitions or teams they follow. It all starts on Turkey Day, and runs through Sunday night. From sunrise to sunset, and a little bit on either side of then, major sports are on your TV. The biggest of those competitions is the World Cup. On […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 774 days agoNFL TV revenue dwarfs Premier League
Despite its relatively low global interest, the National Football League reigns supreme when it comes to total revenue. The NFL generates about $10 billion in domestic broadcast revenue each year. This number alone is impressive, but keeping in mind that the American league consists of just over 270 games per season, it’s even more monumental. More […]