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The United Football League said it will move the Birmingham Stallions to a new market and relocate the Houston Gamblers for 2027, adding two replacement markets and outlining a plan to grow to 10 teams by 2028 and possibly 12 by 2030, as owners push for long-term sustainability and broader geographic reach (with Oklahoma City among the targets).
Indiana ramps up a bid to lure the Chicago Bears away from Illinois, with talks and proposals intensifying about relocating from Soldier Field to a new home in Indiana, signaling a high-stakes interstate showdown over the storied NFL franchise.
The Arizona Coyotes played their final game in Arizona before the expected relocation to Salt Lake City, Utah, as fans bid an emotional farewell to the team. After 28 years in Arizona, the franchise is set to move due to unresolved arena issues. The NHL Board of Governors is expected to approve the sale to Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith, with a possibility of the Coyotes being resurrected in Arizona if a new arena is secured within five years.