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[PeteC]

This is a big one. Josh McDaniels is a top mind in the game, and has always been seen as the successor to Bill Belichick in New England, who at age 70 decided not to retire at the end of this season.

Raiders officially hire Patriots' Josh McDaniels as new head coach

https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/202 ... 643676687/

[pharvey]

Put a hold on the below. Apparently it was an unauthorized story published in error and without confirmation. He won't make a decision until after the Superbowl.

Tom Brady is retiring from the NFL after a legendary career

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tom- ... er-report/

Or has it something to do with the fact that he will receive the "majority of his $20 million signing on fee" if he delays his decision - SIGNING ON FEE!!! WTF?

I thought Wendyball was more money than manhood...... Christ.

[PeteC]

Not to worry, the 20 million is safe. He confirmed his retirement today.

Buccaneers QB Tom Brady ends speculation, retires from NFL

https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/202 ... 643726986/

[handdrummer]

Brady's net worth is $250 million so I can understand his need for another 20 million. After all, he wouldn't want to have to live off his wife's earnings.

$270 million might be enough to buy a long-term visa in Thailand.

[PeteC]

NFL's Denver Broncos officially put up for sale

"The Broncos are valued at just under $4 billion. "....

https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/202 ... 643761873/

[PeteC]

Motor racing trivia (per Wiki): NASCAR, 22% of those on pole position win races. F1, 40% + of those on pole win races. Those are historical figures going back as far as they kept records.

If Superbru did NASCAR and INDY cars, I would probably give it a go.

[PeteC]

Yet another multi-millionaire sports star thinking he can do whatever he wants. I bet before he beat the guy he said "Do you know who I am?...."

Saints star RB Alvin Kamara arrested on battery charge

https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/202 ... 644235829/

[pharvey]

Can't see this being realistic.......

"Tottenham are lining up a historic bid to stage the Super Bowl.

The club want to become the event’s first overseas hosts and are exploring a bid to bring American football’s showpiece to London in 2026.

Tottenham have close links with the NFL, having agreed a 10-year staging contract worth £40million to host two regular-season matches at their stadium each year.

Sunday’s clash between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals will take place at the SoFi Stadium in California, to be followed by games in Arizona, Las Vegas and New Orleans, but the NFL are considering taking America’s biggest sporting event outside the country from 2026.


The NFL claim that staging the Super Bowl generates up to £300m for host cities, though this figure has been disputed and putting on the event incurs huge costs.

The NFL do not pay a staging fee and the bidding process is akin to that for a World Cup or Olympic Games, with the NFL making an onerous list of demands of their hosts on issues such as parking, hotels and tax exemptions.

Putting on the Super Bowl would be a huge boost for Tottenham’s global standing however, while even an unsuccessful bid could raise their profile in America and help the club’s attempt to find a naming-rights partner."

[PeteC]

I think there would definitely be an armed rebellion by the home fan's of the participating teams!

[handdrummer]

Do the British care about who's in the Super Bowl?

Trying to understand the rules of American football is like an American trying to understand the rules of Rugby.

I can understand the attraction of an afternoon of violence but as to the ins and outs of U.S. football, why would an Englishman care?

Even though it's the most-watched sporting event in the U.S., last year's viewership declined to a 15 yr. low.

[sateeb]

Do the British care about who's in the Super Bowl?

Trying to understand the rules of American football is like an American trying to understand the rules of Rugby.

I can understand the attraction of an afternoon of violence but as to the ins and outs of U.S. football, why would an [b]Englishman[/b] care?

Even though it's the most-watched sporting event in the U.S., last year's viewership declined to a 15 yr. low.

Probably not but a number of NFL games will be played in London this coming October. I found the rules to be easier to understand than baseball.

Why would Americans care about Man U Man City Chelsea Liverpool etc.? And by the way the United Kingdom also comprises of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish (for now)

[sateeb]

Can't see this being realistic.......

"Tottenham are lining up a historic bid to stage the Super Bowl.

The club want to become the event’s first overseas hosts and are exploring a bid to bring American football’s showpiece to London in 2026.

Tottenham have close links with the NFL, having agreed a 10-year staging contract worth £40million to host two regular-season matches at their stadium each year.

Sunday’s clash between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals will take place at the SoFi Stadium in California, to be followed by games in Arizona, Las Vegas and New Orleans, but the NFL are considering taking America’s biggest sporting event outside the country from 2026.


The NFL claim that staging the Super Bowl generates up to £300m for host cities, though this figure has been disputed and putting on the event incurs huge costs.

The NFL do not pay a staging fee and the bidding process is akin to that for a World Cup or Olympic Games, with the NFL making an onerous list of demands of their hosts on issues such as parking, hotels and tax exemptions.

Putting on the Super Bowl would be a huge boost for Tottenham’s global standing however, while even an unsuccessful bid could raise their profile in America and help the club’s attempt to find a naming-rights partner."

That's akin to the FA Cup final being played in Bangers, but I wouldn't put it past the FA if there was enough money at stake.

[Big Boy]

Well, we're already seeing the stupid money people are prepared to pay for a friendly involving 2 Premier League teams. Imagine what they'd pay to watch proper football.

[handdrummer]

Do the British care about who's in the Super Bowl?

Trying to understand the rules of American football is like an American trying to understand the rules of Rugby.

I can understand the attraction of an afternoon of violence but as to the ins and outs of U.S. football, why would an [b]Englishman[/b] care?

Even though it's the most-watched sporting event in the U.S., last year's viewership declined to a 15 yr. low.

Probably not but a number of NFL games will be played in London this coming October. I found the rules to be easier to understand than baseball.

Why would Americans care about Man U Man City Chelsea Liverpool etc.? And by the way the United Kingdom also comprises of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish (for now)

Yes, I know that the UK comprises those countries, or at least it did when I lived there but I was thinking of attendance at the game. I'm not a TV watcher so I hadn't considered the rest of the UK watching the game.

[PeteC]

NFL Honors: Packers' Aaron Rodgers wins MVP, Steelers' T.J. Watt named DPOY

https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/202 ... 644541117/