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Canton, Ohio, and Detroit to Host USFL Franchises in 2023

The United States Football League has announced two additional stadiums that will host its games during the upcoming 2023 season, making it four centrally located sites that will host teams. Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, and Ford Field in Detroit will both have two USFL teams calling their facilities home. Canton […]

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There were plenty of activities at Fan Central, including a 40-yard dash, football toss, field goal kicking station and obstacle course. Photo by Justin Shaw/SportsTravel

College Football Playoff Spreads Reach Beyond Championship Game

Los Angeles hosted the College Football Playoff National Championship Game for the first time on January 9 and a city known for entertainment did not disappoint. The game ended up a dud as Georgia’s 65–7 win over TCU left little suspense after the first quarter. But fans from both teams were treated to many activities […]

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San Francisco 49ers and United Airlines Partner to Create Fan Experience

The San Francisco 49ers have announced United Airlines will be the presenting sponsor of the team’s 2022 playoff run. As the official airline of the 49ers, United is sponsoring a game day experience sweepstakes including flights to potential away games for the entirety of the playoffs beginning with the 49ers NFC Wildcard Game against the […]

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Baltimore Ravens Extend Stadium Lease Through 2037

The Maryland Board of Public Works has unanimously approved a new stadium lease agreement between the Maryland Stadium Authority and the Baltimore Ravens that extends the team’s commitment to remain in Baltimore and support investment in M&T Bank Stadium through the end of the 2037 NFL season, with two five-year options to extend beyond that. […]

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San Diego Credit Union Holiday Bowl – UCLA v NC State
The field is painted and prepared for the Holiday Bowl at PETCO Park on December 27, 2021 in San Diego, California. The 2021 game was cancelled because of COVID; this year's game between Oregon and North Carolina will be played December 28. (Photo Provided by Holiday Bowl by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)

For MLB Teams, Bowl Season is Chance to Show Off Venues

The Holiday Bowl was in a bind. Known as one of the most entertaining games of bowl season, it was looking for a new home, knowing the demolition of Qualcomm Stadium had been scheduled. So over coffee in 2018, organizers of the bowl game and one of the city’s professional franchises started talking. And next […]

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USA Football to Partner With U.S. Performance Center

USA Football will partner with the United States Performance Center, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, to elevate its national team offerings and athlete training. USA Football said will serve as the home of USA Football’s high performance activities and will aid in the identification and development of current and future national team athletes. USPC will […]

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American Youth Football National Championships Move to Naples, Florida

American Youth Football and Collier County, Florida, have reached an agreement that will bring the 2023 American Youth Football National championships to Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Naples. The AYF National Championships is the largest of its kind, with more than 200 football teams from 27 states competing in a weeklong event. The event was […]

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USFL Adds Memphis as 2023 Competition Hub

Officials from the USFL and the city of Memphis have reached an agreement for the Memphis Showboats to play the USFL 2023 season at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, home of the 1980s team that featured Pro Football Hall of Famer Reggie White. Memphis is the second city that will host games in the second spring […]

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Manica Architecture has released renderings of the proposed $2.2 billion Tennessee Titans stadium.

Tennessee Titans Unveil Renderings of Proposed New Stadium

The Tennessee Titans, in conjunction with Manica Architecture, have released renderings of the team’s planned new stadium to provide a sneak peek both inside and outside of the venue, which is slated to have a capacity of 60,000. Manica also designed Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders, and Chase Center, home of the […]

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Team USA Collegiate Awards Partner With NFF Annual Awards Dinner

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee’s Team USA Collegiate Recognition Awards will be recognized in Las Vegas in conjunction with the 64th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas in December at the Bellagio Resort & Casino for the first time The 2022 collegiate recognition awards will honor leaders from the top three […]

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