NFL Awards Super Bowl to Atlanta, South Florida and Los Angeles
The NFL has awarded Super Bowls for three upcoming seasons, giving the 2019 game to Atlanta…
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The NFL has awarded Super Bowls for three upcoming seasons, giving the 2019 game to Atlanta…
Continue ReadingThere was a time when it seemed every top pick in the NFL draft was represented by Leigh Steinberg. And that wasn’t too far from the truth. At the height of his career through the 1990s, Steinberg represented eight first picks and several dozen first-rounders. When Cameron Crowe was doing research for “Jerry Maguire,” it was Steinberg he followed around to study. But Steinberg’s career faced a serious setback after a public battle with alcohol that cost him his agent certification. Sober for six years and having regained his certificate, he now represents University of Memphis star Paxton Lynch in the 2016 draft. He also has formed Steinberg Ventures to raise money for products that can prevent concussions, an issue on which he has advocated for years. In this interview with SportsTravel’s Jason Gewirtz, Steinberg discusses the impact of concussions, making “Jerry Maguire”…
Continue ReadingThe NFL and Tottenham Hotspur have announced a 10-year partnership that will include a minimum of two NFL games per year at the English Premier…
Continue ReadingThe 2015 NFL draft will be held at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University in Chicago. “We are excited to have fans from throughout…
Continue ReadingAEG has proposed a six-month extension to its existing agreement with the city of Los Angeles for the Farmers Field project, which includes…
Continue ReadingThe National Football League has appointed Peter O’Reilly senior vice-president of events. O’Reilly, a 20-year veteran of the sports industry…
Continue ReadingNationwide Insurance has signed a three-year agreement with the National Football League to become an official sponsor of the league…
Continue ReadingThe National Football League has selected Minneapolis to host Super Bowl LII in 2018. The game will be played at a new downtown stadium…
Continue ReadingThe NFL has announced that Frank Supovitz is leaving his position as senior vice-president of events to start his own event management and…
Continue ReadingThe NFL has announced that the 2015 Pro Bowl will be played January 25 in Glendale, Arizona, the same site as the Super Bowl. The game will be staged…
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