What’s that? OH — it’s a four prime-time game week! That’s right — we’re back. It’s been a few weeks of only three prime-time games (which I suppose is the standard), but we’re sending teams overseas again. This time, it’s the Germany game! Unfortunately for the Germans that’ll fill the …
Read More »FEATURE: American Football Growing Rapidly in Frankfurt
The National Football League has made their wish to expand American football to Europe obvious. Throughout October and November, they organized five international games during the regular season. Three games were in London in October, and the last two have been at the Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany. The …
Read More »Germany’s NFL Excitement: Social Media’s Key Role In Expanding Abroad
By Marisa Braverman and Hunter Murphy The NFL has been looking beyond the U.S. to expand its global audience in recent years. The league has found a secret weapon for engaging fans abroad: social media. With two games in Frankfurt, Germany, this season, including one scheduled for this weekend, the …
Read More »Chiefs beat Dolphins 21-14 in Frankfurt, Germany
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Miami Dolphins, 21-14. It was the NFL’s first game played in Frankfurt and the second regular season game in Germany. The Chiefs bounced back from their loss to the Denver Broncos to become one of two AFC teams with seven wins by Week 9. …
Read More »Dolphins Fall Short Against Chiefs 21-14 in First Game in Frankfurt
About five minutes before kickoff, singer and songwriter Gregor Hagale led the passionate Germans in their national anthem. Later in the game, fans switched cultures and languages to sing American songs. In the fourth quarter, they belted out “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” and they ended the game with “Sweet …
Read More »Frankfurt Set to Host First NFL Game; Second in Germany
Patrick Mahomes has played games in many places. Some stand out, like the Super Bowls in Tampa Bay and Arizona or the annual games in famed Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Denver. Others are more low-key. In college, he hit places like Manhattan, Kansas; Stillwater, Oklahoma or Ames, Iowa. He …
Read More »NFL Overseas Showdown: Dolphins to Take on Chiefs in Germany
Two of the hottest offenses in the NFL will take the field in Frankfurt, Germany this Sunday. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will face Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins. Both teams currently sit at the top of their respective divisions with a record of 6-2. Red Kingdom Rebound Last week, …
Read More »Miami Dolphins Take Down New England Patriots, 31-17
The Miami Dolphins have completed the season sweep of their division rivals, the New England Patriots, after a 31-17 victory at Hard Rock Stadium. FINAL: @MiamiDolphins improve to 6-2! #NEvsMIA pic.twitter.com/CfAaGvDWUm — NFL (@NFL) October 29, 2023 Game and Player Highlights It was a tremendous first half for New England’s …
Read More »FEATURE: Tailgating in Germany
Tailgating is one of the aspects most synonymous with American football. All around the US on game days, thousands of fans bond over the love they share for their team. When the NFL headed to Germany for the first time ever in November, how some of the American traditions and …
Read More »FEATURE: A Piece of Home
Moving across the world away from friends and family can be hard. For sports fans, another challenge comes in: moving away from one’s favorite sports and sports teams. However, that is the norm for some in the United States military. Many servicemen and women choose to join the military to …
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