With league officials moving methodically toward a 2020 season, the next potential challenge for teams is finding alternative NFL training camps if state and local guidelines prohibit a traditional location. (more…)
Don’t expect anything normal in 2020 NFL season
There’s been nothing normal about life since the coronavirus pandemic hit American shores. The NFL has been the best sports league to tackle COVID-19 issues thanks to outside-the-box thinking: look for that to continue during the NFL 2020 season. (more…)
Land sale could yield new Carolina Panthers stadium
A potential move of an Uptown Charlotte foundry to suburban Stanly County could free up 55 acres for a new Charlotte Panthers stadium down the road. (more…)
Emmert: Colleges need to open before NCAA sports resume
Universities must open this fall before their athletic competitions can resume, according to NCAA President Mark Emmert, making a uniform launch to the fall college sports season highly unlikely. (more…)
Live from Roger Goodell’s basement: the tech-heavy NFL Draft
Despite a coronavirus pandemic that’s shut down a glitzy live event, the NFL and its broadcast partners are managing to make the 2020 NFL Draft a primetime happening—thanks to tech. (more…)
League exploring backup venues for 2020 NFL season
League officials are reportedly reviewing alternative venues for the 2020 NFL schedule should construction work at Allegiant Stadium and SoFi Stadium be halted due to the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
XFL calls it quits
We have our first sports league shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic: After only five weeks of play the XFL has shut down and released almost all employees, with no plans to return for 2021. (more…)
Bryant-Denny Stadium renovation budget increased
The Bryant-Denny Stadium renovation budget for the University of Alabama football home has been increased by $1.17 million, as improvements to a student plaza area are added, as well as other incremental upgrades. (more…)
Trump: 2020 NFL season should start in September
Despite warnings from health officials that it’s too early to make such plans, President Donald Trump told sports officials over the weekend that he wanted to see the 2020 NFL season start on time in September. (more…)
It’s Official: Raiders Decline Oakland Coliseum Option for 2020
The Las Vegas Raiders have formally declined their option to return to the Oakland Coliseum in 2020, effectively solidifying their plans for next season. (more…)