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How do you advertise a Super Bowl party without saying “Super Bowl?”

by Rickey Bevington
Jan 30, 2019
The NFL owns dozens of trademarks and isn’t afraid to go after anyone using them.
An exterior view of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where Super Bowl LIII will take place, is seen on Jan. 27, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Super Bowl LIII and the shutdown

by Mitchell Hartman
Jan 18, 2019
If the partial government shutdown continues, it could complicate plans in Atlanta to manage the influx of travelers and fans.
View of Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, where Super Bowl LIII will take place.
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Why brands are chasing down an NFL quarterback for commercial deals

by Greg Echlin
Jan 15, 2019
Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback, Patrick Mahomes' passes are getting him paid.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs during player introductions prior to the game against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. 
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NFL inks first leaguewide gambling sponsorship

by Andy Uhler
Jan 4, 2019
The NFL has partnered with casino operator Caesars Entertainment as the league’s first official casino sponsor.
The NFL draft has evolved over the years
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For the NFL and NBA, more points mean more money

by Andy Uhler
Jan 3, 2019
The NFL playoffs begin this weekend amid a scoring boom in football — and basketball as well.
Los Angeles Rams teammates Josh Reynolds #83 and Tyler Higbee #89 celebrate a touchdown during the highest-scoring Monday Night Football game ever on November 19, 2018.
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For big sporting events, when is a sellout a sellout?

by Andy Uhler
Nov 27, 2018
Teams can basically say whatever they want because there’s no standard.
The Dallas Cowboys including La'el Collins #71 and Cole Beasley #11 celebrate the fourth quarter touchdown by Dak Prescott #4 against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium on November 22, 2018 in Arlington, Texas.
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Football game cancellation in Mexico casts doubts about NFL's international success

by Andy Uhler
Nov 23, 2018
Why the NFL is reaching out to international fans
Los Angeles Rams fans cheer on their team during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 19, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
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What resale sites like StubHub are doing to the price of your ticket

by Janet Nguyen
Nov 14, 2018
We examined the cost of a seat at the Staples Center over the course of a week — and what it reveals about ticket pricing.
A view inside the Staples Center.
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Former NFL player Marcellus Wiley on the economic realities of football careers

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
Oct 24, 2018
The game lifted him out of poverty, but he doesn't want his son to play.
Marcellus Wiley says he went through the rigors of football “fueled by necessity. I needed the money, I needed the opportunity, but my son won't.” Above, he plays defensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers.
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Former NFL player Marcellus Wiley on the economic realities of football careers

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
Oct 24, 2018
The game lifted him out of poverty, but he doesn't want his son to play.
Marcellus Wiley says he went through the rigors of football “fueled by necessity. I needed the money, I needed the opportunity, but my son won't.” Above, he plays defensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers.
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