ESPN to own and operate NFL Network, with plans to fully integrate it into ESPN's upcoming direct-to-consumer service.

The reasons why private-equity firms would want to invest in the NFL are obvious. It’s the most popular professional sport in the United States (and has been for years, according to Gallup).

NFL NFLPA exec in conflict-of-interest controversy with private equity firm approved for NFL ownership stakes By Christian Arnold Published July 10, 2025 ...

Part of the reason the NFLPA is now a wellspring of controversy was also the recent revelation of a confidential collusion case in which NFL owners were accused of encouraging fellow owners to reduce ...

The NFL changed its investment rules in August, allowing private equity to own as much as 10 percent of a team. Arctos purchased a 10 percent stake in the Bills in December, and Dolphins owner Stephen ...

The NFLPA executive already had been under the microscope after it was reported that the union had struck a confidential agreement with the NFL to keep details of a January arbitration ruling from ...

Lloyd Howell, the NFLPA's executive director, is facing several controversies, including news around a previously-hidden collusion ruling.

In August 2024, the NFL approved a measure that allows private equity firms to purchase up to 10 percent stakes in clubs. According to league sources, the Chargers had been in communication with ...

Chargers add equity firm Arctos as a limited partner after NFL owners approve sale Dean Spanos and his family will retain control of the Chargers organization with approximately 61% of the franchise.

Players, the NFL has weaponized your apathy against you, for years. More recently, Howell (and, frankly, Tretter) seem to have done the same thing. It’s time to wake up and take charge of your union.