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XFL Releases Names and Logos for Eight Teams Ahead of 2023 Season

The XFL has revealed the brand identities, names and logos for the league’s eight teams as it prepares for its relaunch on February 18, 2023. The team names include the Arlington Renegades, D.C. Defenders, Houston Roughnecks, Orlando Guardians, San Antonio Brahmas, Seattle Sea Dragons, St. Louis Battlehawks and Vegas Vipers. “We could not be more […]

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Nissan Stadium

Tennessee Titans, Nashville Mayor Have Agreement for New Stadium

The Tennessee Titans and Nashville Mayor John Cooper have an agreement in place to build a new stadium, according to a report by Axios. The venue proposal is said to cost up to $2.2 billion and must be approved by Nashville Metro Council. The new project would be for a 1.7-million-square-foot stadium but unlike the […]

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Hurricane Ian

As Hurricane Ian Batters Florida, Sports Adjust to the Storm

Many college football games have made changes to their schedules due to Hurricane Ian, while the NFL is standing pat on its lone game in Florida. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have moved practices to Miami this week to avoid the storm. After exploring contingency plans for Tampa Bay’s Sunday night primetime game against the Kansas […]

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Flag Football
Flag Football made its debut at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama, and the sport looks to have a bright future.

Lahti, Finland, to Host 2024 Flag Football World Championships

The International Federation of American Football (IFAF) has announced that Lahti, Finland, will host the 2024 Flag Football World Championships at the Pajulahti Olympic and Paralympic Training Center. The event will be held between August 25–30, 2024, bringing together the top men’s and women’s teams in one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. It follows the […]

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Bengals Paycor

Bengals Announce Paycor as Stadium Naming Rights Sponsor

After 22 years as Paul Brown Stadium, the home of the defending AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals is now Paycor Stadium. Paycor, a human capital management company based in Cincinnati for more than 30 years, has signed a 16-year deal for the naming rights to the stadium. The Bengals already had a partnership with the company, […]

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Vikings Touchdown Tour
The Minnesota Vikings are giving their fans a taste of what U.S. Bank Stadium looks like as it prepares for an NFL game day.

Minnesota Vikings Create Unique Stadium Tour Opportunity

The Minnesota Vikings are offering fans a chance to experience U.S. Bank Stadium like a VIP. The site of Super Bowl 52 now offers the Ultimate Touchdown Tour, a specialized tour program to highlight the preparation for Vikings home games. On select dates prior to Vikings home games, tours will feature views of the Vikings […]

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United Pilot
Kendall Lane, United First Officer and Former Southern Illinois University Football player, could pilot one of the 120 new flights this fall.

United Airlines Adds 120 Flights to Fall Schedule for College Football Fans

Fans hoping to see their favorite college football team on the road this coming season now have a new teammate in United Airlines. The airline is adding 120 new flights to its schedule this fall, revolving around some of the biggest games of the season. New connections will be available for more than 45 games […]

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IFL Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma, will be the home of the next Indoor Football League team, starting in April 2023.

Indoor Football League Team Coming to Tulsa

The Indoor Football League is returning to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the first time since 2014. The owner of the new IFL franchise is coming from an unlikely source — a local hockey team. The Tulsa Oilers, affiliate of the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks and the AHL’s San Diego Gulls, announced the purchase of an IFL franchise on […]

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VRbo Fiesta Bowl

Vrbo is the New Title Sponsor of the Fiesta Bowl

The Fiesta Bowl has announced a new title sponsor in online property rental company Vrbo. The Vrbo Fiesta Bowl will be a playoff semifinal this year, played on December 31 in Glendale, Arizona. The other semifinal on the same day is the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. The College Football Championship game will be played in Los […]

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Soldier Field
The city of Chicago is hoping a proposal for a dome and stadium upgrades to Soldier Field will keep the Chicago Bears in the city. Photo by Matt Cashore, USA TODAY Sports

City of Chicago’s Mayoral Committee Proposes Upgrades to Soldier Field

The city of Chicago’s mayoral committee is attempting a Hail Mary when it comes to keeping the Chicago Bears in the city. Weeks after the committee recommended a dome atop Soldier Field along with other stadium enhancements, Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled the $2.2 billion plan on July 25 as part of her mission to keep […]

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