NFL


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NFL

abbr.
National Football League
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NFL

(in the US) abbreviation for
(American Football) National Football League
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NFL

National Football League.
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Through the deal, the NFL, previously a staunch opponent of lifting a near-nationwide ban on sports betting and then of legalizing it in New Jersey, will give Caesars exclusive rights to NFL trademarks including "Super Bowl" and "NFL Draft" in the United States and United Kingdom, excluding its casino sportsbooks.
In featuring Kaepernick, one of the most influential--and contentious-sports figures today, particularly with copy that shows a definitive display of support for him, Nike puts itself at odds with the NFL, an organization it has a partnership with until 2028.
The 'A+' and 'A' ratings reflect the NFL's position as the most popular professional sports league in the U.S.
Arturo Olive, the Managing Director of NFL Mexico, has been part of the efforts to increase football's presence in Mexico.
"This is a very personal issue with him," Khan told the newspaper, calling Trump "a divider, not a uniter" and noting Trump's failed 2014 bid to purchase the NFL's Buffalo Bills."He has been elected President, where maybe a great goal he had in life to own an NFL team is not very likely," Khan said.
This year's team can and aluminum bottle design prominently features each team logo as well as a catch phrase or rallying cry for each NFL franchise.