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NFL Launches Men's and Women's Flag Leagues Ahead of Olympics

10/5/2025

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NFL Expands Flag Football

The NFL will launch professional men's and women's flag leagues within two years, ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
Commissioner Roger Goodell said 20 million kids play flag football globally, with women's participation growing the fastest.
The Pro Bowl switched from tackle to flag football in 2023.
Colleges in the U.S. and abroad are adding flag programs, building a youth-to-professional pipeline.

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Gruden's Lawsuit Advances

The Nevada Supreme Court rejected the NFL's rehearing request, letting Gruden's lawsuit proceed.
Gruden accuses the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell of leaking emails to harm his ESPN career.
The court found the NFL's arbitration clause unconscionable due to conflict with Goodell.
The NFL may appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court; if denied, the case advances with testimonies and documents.

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NFL Expands Flag Football

The NFL will launch professional men's and women's flag leagues within two years, ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
Commissioner Roger Goodell said 20 million kids play flag football globally, with women's participation growing the fastest.
The Pro Bowl switched from tackle to flag football in 2023.
Colleges in the U.S. and abroad are adding flag programs, building a youth-to-professional pipeline.

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