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CBS News
6 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
UFL relocating Michigan Panthers out of Detroit, report says
The Michigan Panthers, which was founded in 2022, may be relocating out of Detroit, according to a report. Pro Football Newsroom's James Larsen first reported on the relocation. A source could not confirm whether the team was moving but told CBS News Detroit that six of seven people at the franchise's front office were laid off, which was considered to be unexpected. In a statement, the UFL said, "Every year, the League office looks at planning for next season and beyond. At this point, we have nothing to report on any unauthorized speculation." "What we're seeing this year is a much larger percentage of full timers being let go from their roles, and folks that need year-round jobs if you want your market to survive," Larsen told CBS News Detroit. Larsen says this includes marketing and ticket sales personnel who boasted some of the best attendance improvements in the league last season for the Panthers. "They had a 43.6% average attendance increase compared to 2024. If you're doing stuff like that and you're still getting fired, that goes to show the league has zero interest in being in this market going forward," he said. Fans can still put $50 deposits down on 2026 season tickets; however, it is unclear if there have been discussions about hosting future Panthers games at Ford Field. Larsen says the league could be moving the franchise out of Detroit due to the cost of playing there. "Ford Field is the most expensive venue the UFL has. If Michigan had won the division, they still wouldn't have been able to play that playoff game at Ford Field because of how expensive it is," he said. Larsen reported similar layoffs at the other three teams in the USFL conference (Birmingham Stallions, Houston Roughnecks, Memphis Showboats), which he reports are also subject to relocation. He says Detroit stands out due to the timing of the alleged layoffs amid an impressive period of growth. If the team does move, Larsen reports that the league could be eyeing new markets in Ohio, Idaho, Florida and Kentucky.
USA Today
15-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Arizona Cardinals to bring in former UFL DL Kyon Barrs for tryout
Barrs had 17 tackles and a sack for the Arlington Renegades of the UFL in the spring. The Arizona Cardinals will report for training camp a week from Tuesday. They currently have a vacancy on their roster. They could end up adding another defensive lineman, this time from the UFL. According to Pro Football Network's James Larsen, the Cardinals will bring in defensive lineman Kyon Barrs, who played most recently for the Arlington Renegades in the UFL. He has tryouts scheduled with the Cardinals and Cincinnati Bengals. Barrs was a rookie free agent last year, who played his final college season for USC after four years with Arizona. He signed with the Tennessee Titans, was cut, signed with the Seattle Seahawks, was cut before the season, signed with the practice squad and was released Sept. 3. During the 2025 UFL season, he played all 10 games and had 24 total tackles and a sack. He is 6-foot-2 and 290 pounds. We will see if the Cardinals decide to sign him to the roster ahead of training camp next week. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
SBS Australia
27-05-2025
- General
- SBS Australia
Australia tells UN recognising Palestinian statehood would build momentum for peace
Australia tells UN recognising Palestinian statehood would build momentum for peace Published 27 May 2025, 9:11 am Australia will send representatives to a key United Nations summit in New York next month that could pave the way for recognition of Palestinian Statehood. It follows Australia's Ambassador to the United Nations, James Larsen, spelling out Australia's support.
