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The 2027‑28 season will feature two regular‑season games each for the Boston Bruins in Munich and the Edmonton Oilers in Cologne, marking the league’s latest push to grow hockey in Germany.
At 37, Darrell "Housh" Doucette remains the face of USA Football’s flag‑football squad, a player whose name is now synonymous with versatility and leadership on the field.
The United States men’s flag football squad secured its sixth consecutive world championship in Düsseldorf, ending a long‑standing drought, while the women’s side saw a new champion emerge after a loss to Canada. With Olympic qualification on the horizon, the landscape is shifting for 2028.
The International Federation of American Football crowned champions in Düsseldorf, with Canada’s women securing their third world title and Mexico’s women clinching bronze while earning a spot at the 2028 Games.
The United States men extended their dominance with a 46‑26 victory over Italy, while the women's team fell to Canada in the final. Mexico earned spots for both genders, and the event in Düsseldorf highlighted the sport’s rapid growth ahead of its Olympic debut.
In a tightly contested final at the 2026 Flag Football World Championships, Mexico defeated Great Britain 20‑19, guaranteeing an Olympic spot and highlighting the rising competitiveness of the sport.
The National Football League is leveraging flag football to grow globally, hosting an Olympic qualifier in Dusseldorf, partnering with schools, Nike and DAZN, and creating pathways for athletes worldwide.
American Samoa’s upset over Team USA at the 2026 World Tournament, driven by Taulia Tagovailoa’s heroics, signals a new era for flag football ahead of its Olympic debut.
The NFL is leveraging flag football to broaden its audience, especially through Olympic qualification and school partnerships.
Chandler Piggé, a psychology graduate and former Ivy League standout, has signed with Manchester Basketball for the 2026‑27 season, bringing his defensive grit and shooting evolution to the UK's top league while aiming to inspire DODEA students.
The International Ice Hockey Federation announced a sweeping exclusion of Russia from its flagship events for the 2026‑27 season, while allowing Belarus limited entry and highlighting the upcoming tournaments in Canada and Germany.
Four University of Texas at Arlington flag football athletes have been selected to represent their nations at the 2026 International Federation of American Football (IFAF) World Flag Football Championship in Düsseldorf, Germany, a competition that doubles as the final qualifier for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
The 2026‑27 NHL season begins on September 29 with the Carolina Hurricanes hosting the Florida Panthers. The schedule, revealed on July 15, 2026, includes the Heritage Classic, Global Series games in Finland and Germany, the Winter Classic, and the All‑Star Weekend, featuring marquee matchups and player milestones.
The upcoming tournament will begin at Gelsenkirchen’s iconic Schalke Stadium, reviving the historic atmosphere of the 2010 edition.
Germany and Switzerland will kick off the 2027 IIHF Men’s World Championship in Gelsenkirchen, a venue that last set attendance records in 2010, as the tournament moves across Mannheim and Düsseldorf, with FloHockey securing U.S. broadcast rights.
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced their full 84‑game schedule, featuring a September 29 road opener, weekday home games at 7 p.m. CT, holiday matchups, a Germany stop, and a 10‑day break for the All‑Star Weekend.
Brendan Donohue, a veteran NBA executive, has been named President of TMRW Sports' flag football division, overseeing a league backed by the NFL, set to launch before the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
After breaking his nose during the 2024 European Championships, Kylian Mbappé wore a bespoke mask designed and produced by Oakley. The piece blends cutting‑edge technology with strict sporting regulations, illustrating how modern sports medicine adapts to protect players.
Incoming student‑athletes Ashlea Klam and Maci Joncich bring international experience and elite accolades to Cal Poly’s inaugural flag football roster, positioning the program for immediate national relevance.
Kaja Bins, a former Fresno State track star, is poised to become a flag football Olympian after a breakthrough season with Germany’s national team.
A Madrid-born athlete with an impressive international résumé will join the University of Texas at Arlington’s inaugural flag football program after receiving a global scholarship.
The Phoenix program finalizes a roster that blends fresh talent and experienced transfers, aiming to build on its historic CAA title and NCAA appearance.
The International Federation of American Football has teamed with TMRW Sports to accelerate flag football worldwide, forging a pathway that includes a professional league, expanded youth participation and a shot at Olympic inclusion for the 2028 Games.
The Glasgow Tartans, an American football team that entered the International Arena League in April, folded after just two matches. Former player Declan Clay details delayed uniforms, unsafe conditions, location changes and a lack of response from league officials, while the league replaces all European sides with a single US‑based team.