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9 hours ago
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The Beach Football League Is Making Magic and Sandcastles at American Dream
Professional Beach Football League and American Dream Partner for Iconic BFL Dream Beach Weekend! WATERTOWN, Conn., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Beach Football League (BFL) has been making waves in the sports industry, and now it is making its own beach, literally! August 21 through 24, 2025, the BFL is partnering with the American Dream to launch the BFL Dream Beach Weekend, and 4-day plus schedule of Beach Football League activities and open tryouts, even the very first man-made beach in Parking Lot 27, across from MetLife Stadium! The BFL Dream Beach Weekend is just one of the many BFL Exhibition events this summer, launching the season back on May 10th with the Hermosa Classic in Hermosa, CA, followed by the Santa Monica Showcase, held this past weekend from the Santa Monica Pier, and is now heading east, with the Hampton Classic, July 19 and 20 in Hampton, NH, the Wildwood Open, August 9 and 10 at Morey's Piers in Wildwood, NJ, and then circling back to the BFL Dream Beach, August 21 through 24, 2025 at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, NJ. What a dream it will be! The multi-day event is packed with live entertainment, celebrity appearances, youth exhibition games and camps, and everything football, from open tryouts for the new league, to a partnership with the New York Giants and New England Patriots, including a tailgate party Thursday afternoon prior to the preseason rivalry game between the two NFL teams at MetLife Stadium. Founded by veteran NFL player, former Patriot, and 2X Super Bowl Champion, Tully Banta-Cain, the BFL has been making headlines since its first event in 2024 at Hampton Beach, Hampton, NH. Banta-Cain formed the league to create a new version of football that can be played on any beach, a game that is safer, with less impact, and without extensive equipment needs, making it a more accessible sport for players of all ages. Like at every other BFL Exhibition weekend, Dream Beach will feature open tryouts, open to individuals at least 18 years of age, who have graduated high school in or prior to 2024, and are not under contract with any other professional football league, or currently members of collegiate football teams for the 2025 season. Attendees to the BFL Dream Beach will have a blast with a roster full of fun and excitement. Live performances from members of the NFL Players Choir, the amazing a cappella group HOME FREE, and other entertainers are scheduled to perform. Additional appearances from NFL legends such as Bryant McKinnie, Malik Jackson, Nick Mangold, David Tyree, and others will be on hand for interacting, engaging with and even coaching BFL Dream Beach attendees. BFL activations and promotions will take place all week long both inside the American Dream Mall, as well as outside at the Dream Beach. The BFL Dream Beach Weekend will also include other attractions like a Cornhole Challenge, Create a Castle Sandcastle Competitions, Celebrity Angry Birds Mini Golf Tournament, a Kid's Zone, the BFL Vendor Village, Beer Garden, and more. "It has been a great summer for the BFL so far, "states Tully Banta-Cain. "We have been fortunate to bring on a wonderful team of partners to the BFL. Brands like Sun Cruiser, Shibumi Shades, Coca-Cola, and now, the American Dream, have all teamed up with the BFL, and the list is still growing. It is an honor to work with such excellent brands and such great people to bring the BFL experience to everyone. It is a lifestyle of high energy and positive vibes. We cannot wait to share it with everyone!" The BFL is proud to highlight their recognized charities: The Boys & Girls Club of America, Tunnel to Towers, and the Appendix Cancer PMP Research Foundation (ACPMP). The BFL proudly supports these worthy charities, holding fundraising activations at each BFL Exhibition Season event and beyond. Registration for both open tryouts and the Kid's Zone Camps are now open, and though free to the public to attend, special BFL Dream Beach experience tickets, meet and greet packages, and VIP passes are available for purchase. Registration for the BFL Dream Beach Open Tryouts and the Kids Zone are open and available at For additional information about the Beach Football League, visit About the Beach Football League The Beach Football League (BFL) is the vision of Tully Banta-Cain, veteran NFL athlete and 2-time Super Bowl champion. Banta-Cain founded the sport league in 2023, with the goal of creating a safer, lower-impact version of football that can be played on any beach, with little to no special equipment needed, making football accessible to kids in all social classes everywhere. The inaugural league event was held at Hampton Beach, Hampton, New Hampshire in 2024. 2025 marks the roll out of the BFL through a series of athlete tryouts, exhibition games, entertainment, and community events. BFL will introduce franchise teams to the business model in 2026, with the vision of making beach football a Summer Olympic Sport. For more information visit About the American Dream American Dream, developed by Triple Five Group, is an unparalleled mix of world-class entertainment, retail, and dining, comprising more than 3-million square feet just minutes away from New York City in East Rutherford, New Jersey. American Dream is home to leading attractions, including DreamWorks Water Park, Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park, Sesame Street Learn & Play, THE GAMEROOM Powered by Hasbro, New Jersey Hall of Fame, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Aquarium, Big SNOW Ski Hill, Dream Wheel – a 300-foot observation wheel overlooking the NYC skyline. American Dream's immersive luxury shopping and dining experience – The Avenue – features Saks Fifth Avenue, Hermès, Rolex, Cartier, Watches of Switzerland, Saint Laurent, Tiffany & Co., Gucci, Balenciaga, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferrari, Gentle Monster, Canada Goose, Carpaccio, a fine-dining Italian restaurant, and much more. The retail and dining collection is further expanded with flagship locations for Aritzia, H&M, PRIMARK, Uniqlo, Sephora and Zara; as well as the Toys"R"Us global flagship, the only standalone location in the U.S, the first-ever MrBeast Burger restaurant, world renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson's Marcus Live! and the world's first and only "candy department store," IT'SUGAR. Press Contact: Kara Kenney E: Kara@ P: 646.924.8895 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Beach Football League Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
15 hours ago
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Patriots' Stefon Diggs' Ability to Perform and Lead is Crucial in 2025
Patriots' Stefon Diggs' Ability to Perform and Lead is Crucial in 2025 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New England Patriots went out and signed receiver Stefon Diggs to a three-year, $69 million contract this offseason to give quarterback Drake Maye his No. 1 option in the passing game. Advertisement However, Diggs comes with quite some risk. The four-time Pro-Bowler is an elite receiver; let's not get that twisted. But he's had his troubles in the locker room, with teammates and coaches, and he's currently recovering from a torn ACL that ended his 2024 season early. Diggs' tenure in New England didn't have the strongest start, as the first glimpses of him after signing his contract with the Patriots were on a boat with an unknown substance. This obviously led to many questions and immediate turmoil for the Patriots. But, Diggs and new head coach Mike Vrabel seem to have talked things out, he showed up for minicamp, and he seems to be in the right head space ahead of the 2025 season. The All-Pro receiver looks ahead of schedule in his ACL recovery and has shown leadership during offseason activities. All things have pointed in a positive direction since Diggs showed up to minicamp this summer, and that's exactly what the Patriots need. Maye's and New England's success in 2025 will crucially rely on Diggs' ability to perform and be a leader for the Patriots. Advertisement New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) tries to catch the ball during minicamp at Gillette Stadium. The largest reason for optimism for Diggs this season is the positive trends in his injury recovery. The veteran receiver has shown, when healthy, he's one of the best receivers in the league. Prior to his injury-riddled 2024 season, Diggs caught over 1,000 yards in six straight years, and led the NFL with 127 receptions for 1,535 yards in his All-Pro 2020 season. Furthermore, Diggs has familiarity with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels' offensive system, as he played in a similar offense during his time with the Minnesota Vikings. "Diggs doesn't just have familiarity with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels' scheme — it helped bring out the best seasons of his career. While in Minnesota, he was deployed in various roles, from working in the slot to being Minnesota's deep threat all while playing under five offensive coordinators in five years," The Athletic's Chad Graff wrote. "But in Buffalo, Diggs thrived under then-OC Brian Daboll. And Daboll, of course, used a playbook largely developed with concepts from his time working under Josh McDaniels in New England. Advertisement "Now, Diggs re-enters that scheme with McDaniels back as Patriots' offensive coordinator. So, even if Diggs' practice reps are limited this summer, he shouldn't face a steep climb in mastering the playbook." Diggs will also bring a veteran presence to a young Patriots' receiver room, which makes the leadership aspect that much more important. The Patriots also signed veteran Mack Hollins in the offseason, and return Kendrick Bourne. But after that, none of New England's receivers have more than two years of experience in the NFL. "Patriots could use Diggs serving as a bit of an on-field coach, too. There's the familiarity with the offense, sure, but Diggs brings a track record of success to a pair of second-year receivers (Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker) who underwhelmed as rookies," Gaff wrote. "They could, in an ideal world, benefit from observing the way Diggs runs routes." Advertisement The Patriots also drafted receiver Kyle Williams in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft and signed receiver Efton Chism III as an undrafted free agent, who has impressed coaches already. Both players have already begun learning from Diggs during minicamp, working on route running. Diggs has already carved out quite a career in the NFL, but he's not satisfied heading into 2025. He's overcome numerous obstacles to get to this point, and he'll face a new one this season, coming back from injury on a new team. The All-Pro receiver's ability to perform at a high level and lead a young offense will be critical for the Patriots to find success and growth in 2025. Related: More from Patriot Country: This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
18 hours ago
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FIFA releases first ticket information for 2026 World Cup at Gillette Stadium
The 2026 World Cup will include matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. On Tuesday, FIFA announced information on how fans can buy tickets for the matches taking place at the home of the New England Patriots and Revolution. The signature event kicks off on June 11 in Mexico City. In total there will be 48 teams competing in 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The final will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19. Gillette Stadium, which is referred to by FIFA as "Boston Stadium" for the World Cup, will host a total of seven matches. FIFA announced on Tuesday that tickets will be released in phases. The application period for first ticket draw will open on September 10. "We're looking forward to welcoming the world back to North America, as Canada, Mexico and the United States host what will be the biggest and greatest sporting event ever. We encourage fans everywhere to get ready to secure their place – these will be the most coveted seats in world sport," FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a statement. Fans are encouraged to visit to register their interest and create a FIFA ID before the ticket window opens. Once fans register, they will receive more information in the future about ticketing dates, next steps, and processes. "Each phase may differ in purchasing processes, payment methods and ticket products, and full details on each phase will be released in the coming months," the FIFA website says about the ticket process. Below is a complete list of when matches will be played at Gillette Stadium: The first five matches will be part of the Group Stage, while the sixth match is part of the Round of 32. The final match held in Foxboro will be the quarterfinal round.
USA Today
21 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Who will finish last in the AFC East in 2025?
The Buffalo Bills have cruised in the AFC East in recent years and hope to continue that in 2025. According to most sportsbooks, that's set to continue as Buffalo remains the favorite to win the division next season. That would be the team's sixth-straight AFC East crown. But it's never as cut and dry as that. The Bills will have to handle their business in the division. The New England Patriots, New York Jets and Miami Dolphins will have their say in their of who wins the AFC East. Flipping those odds on its head, who is the team that's most likely to finish in the basement of the division? Bleacher Report give their take. Despite the Patriots and Jets hiring new coaching staffs led by Mike Vrabel and Aaron Glenn, respectively, B/R sees those teams hitting the ground running. Meanwhile, that's bad for Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel who is likely entering next year on the hot seat... especially in a scenario like this. B/R's breakdown on the Dolphins potentially as the AFC East's worst team in 2025 can be found below: Even though the New England Patriots and New York Jets have new coaching staffs, which always brings a level of uncertainty, the Miami Dolphins have glaring question marks that could become flaws in a bottom-out year. The Dolphins' pass defense is a significant concern, particular at cornerback. Miami acquired three-time All-Pro Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Pittsburgh Steelers in the blockbuster trade that involved cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith. Fitzpatrick can play both safety positions and slot cornerback, but the secondary is vulnerable on the boundaries without clear-cut starters on the perimeter. Edge-rushers Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb are working their way back from significant injuries. The former partially tore his ACL last September, and the latter missed the 2024 season because of a torn ACL, meniscus and patellar tendon. Defensive lineman Zach Sieler has recorded 10 sacks in back-to-back campaigns. As he's made a name for himself in the pass rush, though, opposing offensive linemen may double-team him until Chop Robinson consistently wins one-on-one matchups on the outside. Tua Tagovailoa understands that he must protect himself in the pocket. The oft-injured quarterback has missed at least four games in four of five seasons. In 2023, he played in all 17 games and made the AFC Pro Bowl roster. His availability could be the difference between a 10-win season and a team that finishes with a sub-.500 record in back-to-back years. Based on Tagovailoa's injury history, backup Zach Wilson could start in multiple games, and his poor accuracy (57 percent career completion rate) would hinder the Dolphins' aerial attack. Miami finishes with seven or eight wins, and head coach Mike McDaniel's job security will come into question at the end of the campaign.
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2 days ago
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Patriots' UDFA Earns Special Honor From Louisville Mayor for Community Outreach
Patriots' UDFA Earns Special Honor From Louisville Mayor for Community Outreach originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New England Patriots' training camp is right around the corner. But before that gets started, one of the newest Patriots' players took time to impact his local community. Advertisement Safety Josh Minkins Jr. went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft and signed with the Patriots. Minkins played football at Ballard High School in Louisville, Kentucky, and stayed home to play college ball with the Cardinals. The local product redshirted his freshman year at Louisville and then played three years with the Cardinals, collecting a career-high 55 tackles, two TFLs, and a sack in his sophomore season. For his senior year, he transferred to Cincinnati, where he finished his college career with 45 tackles, and career-bests two interceptions, four passes defended, and a fumble recovery in 2024. Josh Minkins Jr. came to the Cincinnati Bearcats from Louisville. The redshirt senior safety is 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds. Now with the Patriots, Minkins will begin training camp in 10 days. But, in the meantime, he returned home for his fourth annual free skills and drills camp on July 5. Minkins hosts the camp at his high school for kids ages 5-17 to come out and have fun running drills with the now-professional football player. Advertisement "I think the biggest ultimate goal is just for the kids to have fun and just come out here and just you know, have a good time and everybody to leave with a smile on their face," Minkins said. "That's my biggest goal." Minkins saw great attendance at his fourth annual camp for the youth of his hometown, with 500 kids from the area participating. In attendance also included Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg. In a gesture to show appreciation for the undrafted free agents' impact in the community, Greenberg surprised Minkins by officially declaring July 5 "Josh Minkins Jr. Day" in the city of Louisville. Now, Minkins will get prepared for training camp as he looks to compete for a roster spot on the Patriots. Whether the city of Louisville will see Minkins playing on Sundays or not, the hometown hero has already made his impact. Advertisement Related: More from Patriot Country: This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
