- The NFL announced its five-game international regular season schedule for 2022, including the league's first regular-season game in Germany, which will see the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 13 at FC Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena, in addition to three games in London and one contest in Mexico City between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 21. (The Associated Press) One of the London games — the Denver Broncos against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 30 — will also be the first to exclusively stream on ESPN+, starting what will be an annual international streaming event for the digital provider through 2033. (The Verge)
- Nick Kelly stepped down as chief executive officer for Tepper Sports & Entertainment, parent organization of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC, a week after TSE owner David Tepper said he has "done a really good job in that role." The exit for Kelly, who started with TSE in February 2021 as Charlotte FC president, follows multiple executive departures, including former TSE President Tom Glick and ex-Charlotte FC Director of Marketing and Communications Jessica O'Neill, who left in March to join the NWSL's Houston Dash as president. (Axios)
- Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey will reportedly meet with senators on Capitol Hill on Thursday to lobby for the creation of federal legislation to regulate name, image and likeness. The two Power 5 commissioners are set to encourage lawmakers to pass an NIL statute, with both also expected to seek congressional help around navigating college athletes' employment status. (Sports Illustrated)
- American Athletic Conference schools Cincinnati, Houston and UCF are negotiating a settlement in the $17 million to $20 million range to leave early and join the Big 12 on July 1, 2023, according to sources. The pending schools' departures, which normally would require a 27-month notice and $10 million exit fee, would allow for six Conference USA schools to join the AAC next year on July 1. (Action Network)
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