The N.F.L. May Soon Welcome a New Kind of Minority Owner

The NFL Could Soon Embrace a Fresh Type of Minority Owner National Football League owners, traditionally an exclusive group due to strict ownership rules, are considering allowing private equity firms to buy up to 10% of a team to address liquidity issues caused by soaring team valuations. This move would make it easier to find … Read more

The Retirement Home for N.F.L. Players That Never Was

The Unfulfilled Vision of a Retirement Home for N.F.L. Players In 2014, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced plans for a $500 million development in Canton, Ohio, including a senior care facility for N.F.L. retirees called Legends Landing. Despite early support, including financial commitments from team owners, the project has not materialized. Various reasons … Read more

N.F.L. Sunday Ticket Verdict Is Thrown Out by Judge

Judge Throws Out Verdict for N.F.L. Sunday Ticket A federal judge overturned a $4.7 billion verdict against the NFL for colluding to raise prices for its Sunday Ticket television package. The judge disqualified expert testimony used by the jury to determine damages, ruling that the plaintiffs’ witnesses used flawed methodology. The jury’s calculations were thrown … Read more