Yes, Australia is among the countries the NFL is scouting to host future games
May 29, 2024
Australia is among the countries the NFL is scouting as potential hosts for regular-season games for the 2025 season and beyond.
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February 21: First Black Billionaire – Robert Johnson, 2001
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