Why is the NFL changing?
The NFL’s decision to move the All-Star Game from New Orleans to Los Angeles could have far-reaching implications for all facets of the league, with the move raising questions about how the league will govern its fan base.
The game, which had been scheduled to begin Feb. 10 in San Diego, has been postponed for weeks, with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell calling it a logistical nightmare.
Goodell and NFL owners are working out a plan to resolve the logistical issues, but that hasn’t been finalized.
NFL Commissioner Rob Manfred has been reluctant to address the situation, saying there’s a lot of information on the table and that he’s “not in a position to speak” about it.
The All-Pro Game is one of the marquee events of the year for the league and draws crowds of thousands of fans to stadiums around the country, but it also draws controversy.
In February, protests erupted in several cities over the deaths of two black men, including Alton Sterling, who was shot and killed by police in Baton Rouge.
In June, the NFL Players Association announced it was filing a class-action lawsuit against the league alleging that the league engaged in a pattern and practice of racial discrimination.
And last week, The Associated Press reported that the NFL’s owners are expected to meet with Trump this week to discuss the matter.
The meeting is expected to be held in New York and include Trump and the league’s owners.
“I think the timing is right, the timing will be perfect,” Trump said in a recent interview with Fox News Channel.
“I’m not going to wait for this.
I’m going to do something.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.