Frankfurt Galaxy Parts Ways with Quarterback Jakeb Sullivan – What Led to the Split?

Frankfurt Galaxy Parts Ways with Quarterback Jakeb Sullivan – What Led to the Split?

A few months ago, Thomas Kösling, coach of the Frankfurt Galaxy football team, described Jakeb Sullivan as a “franchise quarterback”. Translated, this meant: Sullivan is the figurehead of the franchise and the team is formed around him. As of this week, that no longer applies. The Frankfurt Galaxy have announced that Sullivan will no longer … Read more

The Changing Landscape of Sports Entertainment: Oliver Bierhoff on Soccer and American Football

The Changing Landscape of Sports Entertainment: Oliver Bierhoff on Soccer and American Football

Frankfurt/Main (dpa) – Former professional soccer player Oliver Bierhoff is surprised that the supporting program is appreciated for American football and not for soccer. “What surprises me here in Germany, in contrast, is that we have to discuss it when Helene Fischer is in at halftime at the cup final. And two weeks later they … Read more

Oliver Bierhoff on the Popularity of American Football vs Soccer in Germany

Oliver Bierhoff on the Popularity of American Football vs Soccer in Germany

Frankfurt/Main (dpa) – Former soccer professional Oliver Bierhoff is surprised that the supporting program is appreciated for American football and not for soccer. “In contrast, what surprises me a bit here in Germany is that we have to discuss it when Helene Fischer appears at halftime at the cup final. And two weeks later they … Read more

NFL Considering Expanding Regular Season to 18 Games for Increased Revenue

NFL Considering Expanding Regular Season to 18 Games for Increased Revenue

Frankfurt/Main (dpa) – The American football league NFL can imagine playing 18 instead of 17 games in the main round in the future. “Two years ago we added one game in the regular season. Maybe we will do that again to get to 18 games. We are having this discussion,” reported league boss Roger Goodell … Read more

The Long Tradition of American Football in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

The Long Tradition of American Football in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

If you can say that about American football in Germany, then Frankfurt am Main already has a long tradition in this sport. Imported by US soldiers stationed here, a five-digit number of spectators came to the Waldstadion in the early 1990s, and the Galaxy team played here intermittently until 2007. Now big football was on … Read more

Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini – Season Opener Preview and Betting Odds

Eastern Illinois Panthers at Illinois Fighting Illini Champaign, Illinois; Monday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -26.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: The No. 25 Illinois Fighting Illini host the Eastern Illinois Panthers for the season opener. Illinois finished 20-13 overall with a 15-2 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Fighting … Read more

Tyreek Hill Aims to “Finish” Former Team in Frankfurt Game

Tyreek Hill Aims to “Finish” Former Team in Frankfurt Game

Frankfurt/Main (dpa) – Football professional Tyreek Hill from the Miami Dolphins wants to “finish” his former team Kansas City Chiefs in the first game in Frankfurt. The 29-year-old wide receiver said on Thursday that he also wishes his ex-team “a good” game. Head coach Mike McDaniel’s Miami team will face the current Super Bowl champions … Read more

The NFL Boom in Germany: Hype, Fanbase, and Growing Popularity

The NFL Boom in Germany: Hype, Fanbase, and Growing Popularity

Great show and exciting sport. The NFL is being followed more and more in Germany – and not just for the well-known spectacle of the Super Bowl. Where does the hype come from? Frankfurt/Main. For Markus Kuhn, the boom came practically out of nowhere. The former professional would never have thought it possible that the … Read more

Top Bets Against the Spread for NFL Week 9: Saints vs. Bears, Vikings vs. Falcons, Chiefs vs. Dolphins, Bengals vs. Bills, Jets vs. Chargers, Bonus Bet

Top Bets Against the Spread for NFL Week 9: Saints vs. Bears, Vikings vs. Falcons, Chiefs vs. Dolphins, Bengals vs. Bills, Jets vs. Chargers, Bonus Bet

Unfortunately, Week 8 of the NFL season will be remembered as a brutal weekend to the QB position. Kirk Cousins, Matthew Stafford, Desmond Ridder and the Giants’ Tyrod Taylor all were dealt with various injuries last Sunday, with Cousins being the biggest blow as the Vikings’ signal caller suffered a torn Achilles and will miss … Read more