A San Diego Chargers Los Angeles decision for the 2016 season could come from team owners by the end of the week, as they faces a no-lose situation — at least in the beginning. (more…)
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Here’s to the pre-Super Bowl NFL champions
As we approach Super Bowl 50, it comes as no surprise to the embittered Detroit Lions or Cleveland Browns fan that each team will be left out of any discussions of Super Bowl triumphs, past or present. Neither franchise is known for attaining any real amount of success, right? Not quite. (more…)
NFL shuffle continues: Raiders to San Diego?
If the San Diego Chargers end up sharing a new Los Angeles-area stadium with the Los Angeles Rams, the NFL shuffle may continue with the Oakland Raiders pursuing a more modest stadium proposal in San Diego. (more…)
Mercedes-Benz Stadium construction schedule slips
Mercedes-Benz Stadium construction has slipped by three months, and the delay to a June 1, 2017 opening won’t affect the Atlanta Falcons season, according to team owner Arthur Blank — but the price tag will go past the budgeted $1.4 billion. (more…)
Rams to Los Angeles; Chargers can move, Raiders denied
In one of the biggest realignments in NFL history, the St. Louis Rams received permission to relocate to Los Angeles for the 2016 season, with the San Diego Chargers also receiving permission and the Oakland Raiders passing on a move — for now. (more…)
Architect retained for new Redskins stadium: report
Owner Dan Snyder has reportedly retained Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group to design a new Redskins stadium in the region — the clearest sign the team is ready to leave FedEx Field. (more…)
Rams: NFL not viable in St. Louis
St. Louis Rams management says the NFL is not viable in the St. Louis market — the cornerstone of why the team should be allowed to move to Los Angeles and to a new Inglewood stadium. (more…)
Oakland offers 60 acres, no new $$$ for new Raiders stadium
Local officials are offering infrastructure improvements and 60 acres at the current O.co Coliseum site for a new Raiders stadium — a proposal that Oakland team leaders are already calling a nonstarter. (more…)
Preview: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
In 2017, the Atlanta Falcons will kick off a new era as they open the state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a retractable-roof venue in downtown Atlanta. The stadium will also serve the MLS’ Atlanta United FC, Peach Bowl, College Football Playoff National Championship, and the SEC Championship Game. (more…)
NFL adds Twickenham Stadium to London mix
The National Football League is adding at least one more London game to the mix beginning in 2016, as the league agrees to a deal to play annually at Twickenham Stadium, home to the English rugby team. (more…)