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American Samoa Ends USA Flag Football Dominance as Taulia Tagovailoa Shines
sports11 days ago

American Samoa Ends USA Flag Football Dominance as Taulia Tagovailoa Shines

Team USA's 14-year undefeated run in flag football ended with a 38-32 loss to American Samoa at the World Championships, led by Taulia Tagovailoa's five passing TDs. The USA streak dates back to 2012 and includes five straight World Championships, gold at the 2022 World Games, and 2023–2025 continental golds. The setback adds intrigue ahead of flag football's 2028 Olympic inclusion, where the U.S. remains the team to beat but faces new competition.

via Bleacher Report|
#american-samoa#flag-football#sports
NFL Stars Could Suit Up for 2028 Olympic Flag Football, Goodell Says
sports2 months ago

NFL Stars Could Suit Up for 2028 Olympic Flag Football, Goodell Says

Commissioner Roger Goodell says he absolutely expects active and even retired NFL players to compete in Olympic flag football at the 2028 Games, after the league approved participation; USA Football will announce the selection process later this year, and the NFL’s support aims to grow flag football with potential pro leagues, while players weigh offseason commitments against Olympic training.

via NBC Sports|
#flag-football#nfl#olympics
Colleges Move Toward First National Flag Football Championship (2028 Target)
sports3 months ago

Colleges Move Toward First National Flag Football Championship (2028 Target)

An NCAA committee recommended adding a National Collegiate Flag Football Championship for Division I, II and III with a possible debut by 2028, contingent on at least 40 schools sponsoring varsity programs and meeting competition and participation standards; USA Football says the move would grow the game and strengthen the talent pipeline ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

via NBC Sports|
#college-sports#flag-football#ncaa
Sorsby’s Injunction Dilemma Could Shape His NFL Path and the League’s Flag Football Push
sports3 months ago

Sorsby’s Injunction Dilemma Could Shape His NFL Path and the League’s Flag Football Push

Brendan Sorsby’s bid for an injunction amid NCAA gambling allegations could allow him to play and preserve his 2026 Texas Tech deal if granted; if denied, the NFL supplemental draft becomes likely. The piece also covers the NFL’s flag football expansion plan, its overseas growth, the new approach to bidding for major events (Super Bowl LXIV and the 2028 draft), EverPass, the Cincinnati Bengals’ OTAs, and a speculative football comparison to Victor Wembanyama.

via Sports Illustrated|
#college-football#flag-football#gambling
NFL, TMRW Sports unveil professional flag football league backed by legends and investors
sports4 months ago

NFL, TMRW Sports unveil professional flag football league backed by legends and investors

The NFL announced a partnership with TMRW Sports to develop and operate a professional flag football league for women and men, supported by NFL clubs, institutional investors, and current and former NFL players and prominent sports figures. The league aims to capitalize on flag football’s global growth and its Olympic momentum ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games, with planning underway and up to $32 million approved by NFL clubs via 32 Equity to launch and run the venture.

via NFL.com|
#flag-football#investors#nfl
RGIII Named to Team USA Flag Football Ahead of Olympic Run
sports5 months ago

RGIII Named to Team USA Flag Football Ahead of Olympic Run

Robert Griffin III, the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner and 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, was named to Team USA's men's flag football roster—a 24-player group that will attend a training camp before 12 are selected to travel to the Flag Football World Championship in Düsseldorf this August, as flag football eyes a spot in the 2028 Olympics; Griffin hasn’t played in the NFL since 2020 and faces the challenge of mastering a sport quite different from tackle football.

via NBC Sports|
#flag-football#olympics-2028#robert-griffin-iii
Fanatics Flag Football Classic Draws Modest TV Audience Despite Star Power
sports5 months ago

Fanatics Flag Football Classic Draws Modest TV Audience Despite Star Power

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic, headlined by Tom Brady and featuring a host of NFL players and celebrities, moved from Riyadh to Los Angeles and drew a modest linear TV audience of about 650,000 on average (peaking at 909,000) with a 2.8 million reach, facing competition from NCAA tournaments. While social media and streaming clips reportedly generated over 300 million views across platforms, the game failed to translate hype into strong TV interest. Brady even suggested tweaking the rules to resemble tackle football to boost engagement.

via Awful Announcing|
#fanatics#flag-football#sports
Team USA Dominates NFL Stars in Flag Football Ahead of Olympic Debut
sports5 months ago

Team USA Dominates NFL Stars in Flag Football Ahead of Olympic Debut

Team USA trounced a roster of NFL stars in three flag football games at LA’s BMO Stadium as a lead-up to the 2028 Olympics, with Darrell Doucette MVP and each Team USA player earning $100,000. The NFL players struggled to adapt to IFAF rules and flag-pulling, discovering flag football is a different game from tackle football. While Brady suggested potential rule tweaks and future Olympic rosters were discussed, many pros acknowledged the learning curve and questioned how a flag-football Olympic path would fit with NFL commitments.

via The New York Times|
#flag-football#nfl#olympics-2028
Experts over celebrities: Team USA should field flag football specialists for LA28
sports5 months ago

Experts over celebrities: Team USA should field flag football specialists for LA28

An opinion piece argues that for LA28 Team USA should be built around flag football specialists rather than NFL stars, noting that specialists outperform interlopers in recent exhibition games (Brady included). It questions why flag football is in the Olympics, suggests the NFL’s backing is branding-driven, and concludes the safest path is to trust the specialists to win gold.

via theScore.com|
#brady#flag-football#nfl
USA Football maps multi-track plan for 2028 Olympic flag football roster
sports5 months ago

USA Football maps multi-track plan for 2028 Olympic flag football roster

USA Football is building a multi-track selection process for the 2028 Olympic flag football team in Los Angeles, combining active NFL players, top flag specialists, and talent-transfer athletes, with acclimation camps planned in 2027 and a selection framework expected to be approved by the USOPC in late 2026. The process will weigh how NFL participation is integrated, and whether roster spots will be allocated per NFL team or through broader tryouts and camps ahead of LA28.

via NBC Sports|
#flag-football#la28#nfl
Beckham Hopes Flag Football Is a Springboard to an NFL Return
sports5 months ago

Beckham Hopes Flag Football Is a Springboard to an NFL Return

Odell Beckham Jr., who hasn’t played in an NFL game since December 2024, turned heads at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic and said the event could serve as a starting point toward a potential NFL return, including a possible reunion with the Giants if the opportunity presents itself, though age and injuries have dampened interest—yet one team could still give him a shot.

via NFL.com|
#around-the-nfl#flag-football#new-york-giants
USA Flag Football Dominates Fanatics Classic, Nets $100K Per Player
sports5 months ago

USA Flag Football Dominates Fanatics Classic, Nets $100K Per Player

Team USA Flag Football swept the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, beating NFL-led squads 39–14 (Wildcats), 43–16 (Founders), and 24–14 in the final. Each USA player earned $100,000, underscoring dominance ahead of the 2028 Olympics, where NFL participation is hoped for but faces logistical hurdles and schedules conflicts with training camps.

via Sports Illustrated|
#fanatics-flag-football-classic#flag-football#olympics-2028
Underdogs Edge NFL Stars as Team USA Dominates Flag Football for 2028 Olympics
sports5 months ago

Underdogs Edge NFL Stars as Team USA Dominates Flag Football for 2028 Olympics

Team USA’s flag football squad of relative newcomers overwhelmed star NFL players in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, winning the tournament and fueling debate about who should represent the U.S. at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. With a 10-player roster to be decided by USA Football and the NFL, the event underscored how flag football differs from tackle football and why developing flag-specific skills and cohesion may matter more than inviting blockbuster NFL names. Coaches and players emphasized choosing those who best maximize win potential, not just star power.

via New York Post|
#flag-football#nfl#olympics-2028