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Tampa Teams Win Florida Flag Football Championships
SportsMay 17

Tampa Teams Win Florida Flag Football Championships

Two Tampa Bay high school flag football teams brought home state championship trophies, continuing a decade-long legacy of excellence. Robinson claimed its 10th consecutive title while Lennard upset the top seed for an emotional victory.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Shaler Wins First-Ever WPIAL Girls Flag Football Title
SportsMay 8

Shaler Wins First-Ever WPIAL Girls Flag Football Title

In a historic moment for high school sports, Shaler Area's girls flag football team dominated their championship debut with a 34-0 shutout victory. The undefeated Titans made history as the first official WPIAL champions in this newly sanctioned sport.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
NFL Executive Sam Rapoport Gets Flag Football Into Olympics
Community HeroesMay 5

NFL Executive Sam Rapoport Gets Flag Football Into Olympics

Sam Rapoport mailed a football and her résumé to the NFL in 2003 with a note asking, "What other quarterback could accurately deliver a pass 386 miles?" That bold move launched a career that's now changed the game for thousands of girls and women.

Womens Health3 min read
Canadian Doctor Chases Olympic Flag Football Dream
SportsMay 3

Canadian Doctor Chases Olympic Flag Football Dream

A Quebec family doctor is trading his stethoscope for a shot at Olympic glory as flag football prepares for its 2028 debut. Athletes across Canada are competing for spots on the team heading to Germany this August, where the top two finishers earn Olympic berths.

Google News - Olympic Medal3 min read
First-Grade Ravens Win Flag Football Championship Undefeated
SportsApr 28

First-Grade Ravens Win Flag Football Championship Undefeated

A first-grade flag football team just wrapped up a perfect season with a championship title, giving up only one touchdown all year. The Ravens dominated their division with unstoppable teamwork and heart.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
SUNY Brockport Wins First-Ever Empire 8 Flag Football Title
SportsApr 25

SUNY Brockport Wins First-Ever Empire 8 Flag Football Title

SUNY Brockport's women's flag football team made history on April 24, defeating Elmira 36-31 to win the inaugural Empire 8 Championship. Freshman Megan Gerber dominated as tournament MVP, accounting for nine touchdowns across two games and leading a thrilling comeback from a 12-point deficit.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Eastern Michigan Launches Women's Flag Football Program
SportsApr 16

Eastern Michigan Launches Women's Flag Football Program

Eastern Michigan University becomes the first school in Michigan to add women's flag football as a varsity sport, joining a nationwide movement ahead of the sport's 2028 Olympic debut. The Eagles will start competing in spring 2027, creating fresh opportunities for student athletes in one of America's fastest-growing sports.

Yahoo Sports2 min read
Ottawa Women's Flag Football Wins 6th Straight Title
SportsApr 11

Ottawa Women's Flag Football Wins 6th Straight Title

Ottawa University's women's flag football team just clinched their sixth consecutive conference championship with a thrilling 27-21 victory. Head coach Liz Sowers also hit a major milestone, earning her 100th career win.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Ex-NFL Star Robert Griffin III Eyes 2028 Olympic Gold
SportsApr 8

Ex-NFL Star Robert Griffin III Eyes 2028 Olympic Gold

Former Pro Bowl quarterback Robert Griffin III is training for a new kind of championship: representing Team USA in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The retired NFL star received an invitation to join training camp as the sport makes its Olympic debut.

Fox News Sports2 min read
Travis Kelce Cheers Girls Football Team Inspired by Swift
Acts of KindnessMar 25

Travis Kelce Cheers Girls Football Team Inspired by Swift

An all-girls flag football team in Kansas City got the ultimate shoutout when Travis Kelce praised the KC Swifties on his podcast. The team, formed because Taylor Swift inspired more girls to love football, earned enthusiastic support from both Kelce brothers.

Yahoo Sports2 min read
Team USA Flag Footballers Crush NFL Stars 43-16
SportsMar 25

Team USA Flag Footballers Crush NFL Stars 43-16

Professional flag football players demolished NFL superstars in three straight games, proving Olympic gold requires mastering a sport the pros underestimated. Team USA's dominance has completely changed the conversation about who belongs at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Google News - Olympic Medal3 min read
NFL Hall of Famer, 66, Tries Out for Olympic Flag Football
SportsMar 23

NFL Hall of Famer, 66, Tries Out for Olympic Flag Football

Pro Football Hall of Famer Darrell Green is competing against athletes decades younger to make the U.S. flag football team for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The two-time Super Bowl champion earned his spot at national team trials through impressive digital testing results.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)2 min read
Team USA Dominates NFL Stars in Flag Football Showdown
SportsMar 22

Team USA Dominates NFL Stars in Flag Football Showdown

In a preview of flag football's Olympic future, Team USA crushed squads featuring Tom Brady, Joe Burrow, and other NFL legends at BMO Stadium. The results proved that mastering the game's unique rules beats raw NFL talent every time.

Google News - Sports3 min read
Team USA Flag Football Players Dominate NFL Stars 3-0
SportsMar 22

Team USA Flag Football Players Dominate NFL Stars 3-0

Professional flag football players proved their sport requires unique mastery, sweeping NFL stars in all three games at the inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic. The decisive wins make a compelling case for who should represent America at the 2028 Olympics. ##

Google News - Sports2 min read
Tom Brady Plays Flag Football, Team USA Stars Dominate
SportsMar 22

Tom Brady Plays Flag Football, Team USA Stars Dominate

Tom Brady threw a touchdown on his first play back, but the real story was Team USA's flag football squad showing why they're the best in the world. With the sport heading to the 2028 LA Olympics, elite flag football players proved they can outplay NFL legends.

ESPN2 min read
NFL Stars Can Chase Olympic Gold in 2028 Flag Football
SportsMar 21

NFL Stars Can Chase Olympic Gold in 2028 Flag Football

For the first time ever, NFL players will be able to compete for Olympic gold medals when flag football debuts at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow says it's a childhood dream coming true.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Freshman QB Leads Harmony to 6th Straight Championship
SportsMar 13

Freshman QB Leads Harmony to 6th Straight Championship

Freshman quarterback Ivy Munns threw four touchdowns, including the overtime winner, as Harmony High School's flag football team rallied from 20 points down to claim their sixth consecutive conference championship. The comeback victory keeps the Florida program's dynasty alive with a new generation of talent. #

Google: championship win celebration2 min read
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SportsMar 11

Mexican Flag Football Star Named World Games Athlete of Year

Victoria Chávez won the 2025 World Games Athlete of the Year after her last-second touchdown secured Mexico's second straight gold medal. The 24-year-old from Chihuahua beat out 30 global athletes in a fan vote, just months after recovering from a serious knee injury.

Mexico News Daily2 min read
Brock Purdy Coaches Bay Area Girls in Glow Flag Football
Community HeroesFeb 7

Brock Purdy Coaches Bay Area Girls in Glow Flag Football

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy spent Super Bowl week coaching high school girls at a glow-in-the-dark flag football game inside Moscone Center. The event brought young athletes to the same field where the Pro Bowl was played just days earlier.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)2 min read
NFL Star Wants Tom Brady at 2028 Olympics for Flag Football
SportsFeb 3

NFL Star Wants Tom Brady at 2028 Olympics for Flag Football

Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba says he'd love to team up with Tom Brady when flag football debuts at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The legendary quarterback is already coming out of retirement next month to play the sport in Saudi Arabia.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)2 min read

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