On the heels of suspending football operations, the Alliance of American Football is facing two separate class-action lawsuits from former employees–including one from players. (more…)
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Alliance of American Football Suspending Operations
The Alliance of American Football is suspending operations before the conclusion of its inaugural season, putting the league’s future in serious doubt. (more…)
Dundon: AAF Could Fold Without NFLPA Cooperation
The Alliance of American Football is in danger of folding without cooperation from the NFL Players’ Association on becoming a development league, majority owner Tom Dundon told USA Today Sports Wednesday. (more…)
NFL Could Loan Players to AAF Under “Informal Discussions”
Under what were reported by USA Today as “informal discussions,” the NFL could eventually loan young players to the Alliance of American Football as a development strategy. (more…)
After Almost Folding, AAF Lands $250M Investment from Tom Dundon
Tom Dundon, owner of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, has invested $250 million in the Alliance of American Football and taken control of the league, a commitment that reportedly came at a critical point for the upstart circuit. (more…)
Cautious Optimism Follows AAF’s Opening Weekend
Following an opening weekend that included strong television ratings, Alliance of American Football officials are cautiously optimistic about the upstart circuit’s direction. (more…)
AAF Preview: A New Spring Football League is Born
Football season officially ended on February 3, 2019, at 10:02 p.m. EST with the New England Patriots’ 13-3 defeat of the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII. (more…)
From USFL to AAF: A History of Spring Football
Spring football is coming, and not for the first time. (more…)
Best of 2018, #6: New Spring Pro Football Leagues Unveiled
We end 2018 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Football Stadium Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #6: The announced return of spring pro football… times two. (more…)
Alliance of American Football Stadiums Set for 2019
The lineup of Alliance of American Football stadiums is set for its inaugural season, as the upstart league has unveiled all eight teams for 2019. (more…)