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FILE - The Tennessee Titans play an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 16, 2018. The Tennessee Titans have lined up the last financing for an estimated $2.1 billion domed stadium that will put the franchise in position to host a Super Bowl once the new building opens with a target date of the beginning of the 2026 season. The Titans and Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced the agreement at a news conference Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, providing $760 million in bonds issued by the Metro Sports Authority in a deal that still must be approved by the Metro Nashville City Council. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)
Titans, Nashville set final piece of deal for new stadium

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 17, 2022 03:01 PM EDT

FILE - A general overall view of the exterior of Soldier Field in Chicago before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday, July 25, 2022, presented three options for renovating Soldier Field, the home of the Chicago Bears, but the team said it's not interested. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Chicago mayor presents 3 options for improving Soldier Field

Jul. 25, 2022 05:07 PM EDT

Dome for Soldier Field? Panel says Chicago should explore it

Jul. 07, 2022 08:05 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — A panel appointed by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot recommended the city explore enclosing Soldier Field, part of an effort to convince the NFL's...

In this artists rendering provided by the Oakland Athletics is a water view of their proposed ballpark at Howard Terminal near Jack London Square in Oakland, Calif. The San Francisco Bay and Development Commission are to vote Thursday, June 30, 2022, on the Oakland Athletics' application to remove Howard Terminal's port designation. A vote in favor would clear the way for designation as a mixed-use development site. (Bjarke Ingels Group/Oakland Athletics via AP)
Agency clears way for Oakland Athletics $12B ballpark plan

By Olga R. Rodriguez Jun. 30, 2022 07:04 PM EDT

FILE - U.S. players run drills during a practice for the Women's World Cup soccer final under the open roof of BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Saturday, July 4, 2015. There are 23 venues bidding to host soccer matches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
States offer tax breaks, funds for chance to host World Cup

By Summer Ballentine And Ronald Blum Jun. 15, 2022 05:03 PM EDT

Munich city council backs NFL games at home of Bayern

Dec. 15, 2021 10:28 AM EST
MUNICH (AP) — The Munich city council gave its backing Wednesday to a bid to host regular-season NFL games at the home of soccer club Bayern Munich. ...

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2017, file photo, horses in the Bruce D. Memorial Stakes pass the grandstand at Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights, Ill. The Chicago Bears announced the signing Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, of an agreement to purchase Arlington Park racetrack in Arlington Heights, the latest step toward a move from their longtime home, Soldier Field in Chicago. ( John Starks/Daily Herald via AP, File)
City of Big Shoulders shrugs off Bears' threat to leave town

By Jim Litke Sep. 30, 2021 04:20 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2017, file photo, horses in the Bruce D. Memorial Stakes pass the grandstand at Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights, Ill. The Chicago Bears announced the signing Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, of an agreement to purchase Arlington Park racetrack in Arlington Heights, the latest step toward a move from their longtime home, Soldier Field in Chicago. ( John Starks/Daily Herald via AP, File)
Bears move closer to leaving Soldier Field for the suburbs

By Don Babwin Sep. 29, 2021 10:17 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2021, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches from the sideline during an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Cleveland Browns in Kansas City, Mo. Putting together the NFL schedule might be as complex as space travel. All 32 teams have preferences, there are stadium and city issues to deal with, bye weeks to consider and, most importantly, attempting to avoid competitive imbalances. The two Week 1 highlight matchups have Cleveland at Kansas City and Pittsburgh at Buffalo, all potential powers in the AFC. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Analysis: NFL gets schedule right from the outset

By Barry Wilner Sep. 10, 2021 11:20 AM EDT

FILE - This rendering provided by the Oakland Athletics and BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group shows an elevated view of the baseball club's proposed new at Howard Terminal in Oakland, Calif. The Oakland City Council approved preliminary terms for a new $12 billion waterfront ballpark project for the Athletics, Tuesday, July 20, 2021. But it's not clear if the 6-1 vote will be enough to keep the A's at the negotiating table instead of leaving the city. (Courtesy of BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group/Oakland Athletics via AP, File)
Oakland OKs terms for $12B ballpark but A's aren't happy

Jul. 20, 2021 06:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, fans wait for an NFL football game at Soldier Field between the New York Jets and the Chicago Bears in Chicago. The Bears have submitted a bid to buy a spacious suburban horse racing track site. Their announcement signals a potential willingness to move out of downtown Soldier Field for a new stadium. Bears President and CEO Ted Phillips says the club wants to purchase the Arlington International Racecourse. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)
Move to the burbs? Bears confirm bid to buy horse track site

Jun. 17, 2021 06:20 PM EDT

FILE - This Feb. 5, 2016, file photo shows the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, home to the Oakland Athletics, in Oakland, Calif. Major League Baseball instructed the Athletics to explore relocation options as the team tries to secure a new ballpark it hopes will keep the club in Oakland in the long term. MLB released a statement Tuesday, May 11, 2021, expressing its longtime concern that the current Coliseum site is “not a viable option for the future vision of baseball.”(AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)
MLB tells Athletics to explore relocation if no new ballpark

By Janie Mccauley May. 11, 2021 03:36 PM EDT

Chelsea fans protest outside Stamford Bridge stadium in London, against Chelsea's decision to be included amongst the clubs attempting to form a new European Super League, Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Reaction to the proposals from 12 clubs to rip up European soccer by forming a breakaway Super League has ranged from anger and condemnation to humor and sarcasm. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Super League collapses after the 6 English clubs withdraw

By Rob Harris Apr. 20, 2021 07:33 PM EDT

Mayor pardoned by Trump wins another term in Illinois town

Apr. 09, 2021 10:29 PM EDT
METTAWA, Ill. (AP) — Voters in a small Illinois town reelected a mayor who ran a write-in campaign after President Donald Trump pardoned him in a gambling...

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, left, jumps for the basket, joined by Labour Party shadow business secretary Ed Miliband at the Play, Adventure & Community Engagement Fairfield Play Centre in London, Tuesday April 6, 2021. Khan and Miliband met with staff and children as they take part in hands-on, environmentally-friendly activities following launching Khan's election manifesto ahead of the London Mayoral election. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP)
London mayor wants to host Indian Premier League cricket

By Neil Barker Apr. 09, 2021 10:44 AM EDT

NFL writer Terez Paylor of Yahoo dies unexpectedly at age 37

Feb. 09, 2021 07:04 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Terez Paylor, the popular NFL writer and Pro Football Hall of Fame voter whose career took him from the Kansas City Star to Yahoo...

Fans cheer during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tampa mayor addresses maskless fans after Super Bowl

By Tamara Lush And Freida Frisaro Feb. 08, 2021 08:46 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2021, file photo, people walk down a sidewalk near Super Bowl 55 activities in Tampa, Fla. The city is hosting Sunday's Super Bowl football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Officials plead: Don't let Super Bowl become superspreader

By Heather Hollingsworth And Curt Anderson Feb. 06, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) throws a pass as Baltimore Ravens defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) applies pressure during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Mayor: Jets' win could be defining moment for woeful Jaguars

By Mark Long Dec. 21, 2020 01:08 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson (8) tries to pass against Philadelphia Eagles' Rodney McLeod (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Rodney McLeod's voting initiative includes fun events

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 29, 2020 12:52 PM EDT