The NFL’s battle to expand its sport, presence and fan support in Mexico
MEXICO CITY – The NFL returned to Mexico City on Nov. 21 when the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Arizona Cardinals. The NFL and its clubs started to grow their presence in Mexico last year to build their brands and gain fan growth in an interest-filled region.
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Anderson Silva and Jake Paul face off after finishing a press conference at Gila River Arena for their Oct. 29 fight. (Photo by Mary grace Grabill/Cronkite News)
After confirming that Arizona State and football coach Herm Edwards had parted ways, ASU vice president of athletics Ray Anderson said it was “the toughest day of my professional career, no doubt.” (Photo by Susan Wong/Cronkite News)
Kristen Nuss jumps into the arms of her partner, Taryn Kloth, after they won the women's title of the AVP Phoenix Championships. (Photo by Brooklyn Hall/Cronkite News)
After confirming that Arizona State and football coach Herm Edwards had parted ways, ASU vice president of athletics Ray Anderson said it was “the toughest day of my professional career, no doubt.” (Photo by Susan Wong/Cronkite News)
Arizona State men’s ice hockey defenseman Ty Murchison was selected in the fifth round of the 2021 NHL draft by the Philadelphia Flyers. (Photo by Grace Edwards/Cronkite News)
Suns guard Devin Booker said the offseason “was tough for me because that is not the Robert Sarver I know.” (Photo by Susan Wong/Cronkite News)
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