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56e79b1e37bdd419002c420f | Arena_Football_League | One of the league's early success stories was the Detroit Drive. A primary team for some of the AFL's most highly regarded players, including George LaFrance and Gary and Alvin Rettig, as well as being a second career chance for quarterback Art Schlichter, the Drive regularly played before sold out crowds at Joe Louis ... | In what year did the Drive go to their first Arena Bowl? | {
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56e79b1e37bdd419002c4210 | Arena_Football_League | One of the league's early success stories was the Detroit Drive. A primary team for some of the AFL's most highly regarded players, including George LaFrance and Gary and Alvin Rettig, as well as being a second career chance for quarterback Art Schlichter, the Drive regularly played before sold out crowds at Joe Louis ... | Who owned the Detroit Drive in this period? | {
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56e79b1e37bdd419002c4211 | Arena_Football_League | One of the league's early success stories was the Detroit Drive. A primary team for some of the AFL's most highly regarded players, including George LaFrance and Gary and Alvin Rettig, as well as being a second career chance for quarterback Art Schlichter, the Drive regularly played before sold out crowds at Joe Louis ... | What team did the owner of the Detroit Drive buy that led him to sell the Drive? | {
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56e79b8300c9c71400d7738d | Arena_Football_League | Although the Drive moved to Massachusetts for the 1994 season, the AFL had a number of other teams which it considered "dynasties", including the Tampa Bay Storm (the only team that has existed in some form for all twenty-eight contested seasons), their arch-rival the Orlando Predators, the now-defunct San Jose SaberCa... | Where did the Drive franchise relocate to? | {
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56e79b8300c9c71400d7738e | Arena_Football_League | Although the Drive moved to Massachusetts for the 1994 season, the AFL had a number of other teams which it considered "dynasties", including the Tampa Bay Storm (the only team that has existed in some form for all twenty-eight contested seasons), their arch-rival the Orlando Predators, the now-defunct San Jose SaberCa... | Before what season did the Drive move to a different state? | {
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56e79b8300c9c71400d7738f | Arena_Football_League | Although the Drive moved to Massachusetts for the 1994 season, the AFL had a number of other teams which it considered "dynasties", including the Tampa Bay Storm (the only team that has existed in some form for all twenty-eight contested seasons), their arch-rival the Orlando Predators, the now-defunct San Jose SaberCa... | What is the name of the AFL team based in Tampa Bay? | {
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56e79b8300c9c71400d77390 | Arena_Football_League | Although the Drive moved to Massachusetts for the 1994 season, the AFL had a number of other teams which it considered "dynasties", including the Tampa Bay Storm (the only team that has existed in some form for all twenty-eight contested seasons), their arch-rival the Orlando Predators, the now-defunct San Jose SaberCa... | What team is cited as a rival of the Tampa Bay franchise? | {
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56e79b8300c9c71400d77391 | Arena_Football_League | Although the Drive moved to Massachusetts for the 1994 season, the AFL had a number of other teams which it considered "dynasties", including the Tampa Bay Storm (the only team that has existed in some form for all twenty-eight contested seasons), their arch-rival the Orlando Predators, the now-defunct San Jose SaberCa... | What team was the rival of the Arizona Rattlers? | {
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56e79c0637bdd419002c4217 | Arena_Football_League | In 1993, the league staged its first All-Star Game in Des Moines, Iowa, the future home of the long-running Iowa Barnstormers, as a fundraiser for flood victims in the area. The National Conference defeated the American Conference 64–40 in front of a crowd of 7,189. The second Allstar game was in Oct. 2013, with two ga... | What notable event in the AFL first occurred in 1993? | {
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56e79c0637bdd419002c4218 | Arena_Football_League | In 1993, the league staged its first All-Star Game in Des Moines, Iowa, the future home of the long-running Iowa Barnstormers, as a fundraiser for flood victims in the area. The National Conference defeated the American Conference 64–40 in front of a crowd of 7,189. The second Allstar game was in Oct. 2013, with two ga... | In what city and state did the 1993 All-Star Game occur? | {
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56e79c0637bdd419002c4219 | Arena_Football_League | In 1993, the league staged its first All-Star Game in Des Moines, Iowa, the future home of the long-running Iowa Barnstormers, as a fundraiser for flood victims in the area. The National Conference defeated the American Conference 64–40 in front of a crowd of 7,189. The second Allstar game was in Oct. 2013, with two ga... | What AFL team would be based in Des Moines? | {
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56e79c0637bdd419002c421a | Arena_Football_League | In 1993, the league staged its first All-Star Game in Des Moines, Iowa, the future home of the long-running Iowa Barnstormers, as a fundraiser for flood victims in the area. The National Conference defeated the American Conference 64–40 in front of a crowd of 7,189. The second Allstar game was in Oct. 2013, with two ga... | What conference lost the first All-Star Game? | {
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56e79c0637bdd419002c421b | Arena_Football_League | In 1993, the league staged its first All-Star Game in Des Moines, Iowa, the future home of the long-running Iowa Barnstormers, as a fundraiser for flood victims in the area. The National Conference defeated the American Conference 64–40 in front of a crowd of 7,189. The second Allstar game was in Oct. 2013, with two ga... | How many points did the National Conference score in the first All-Star Game? | {
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56e79c6300c9c71400d773ab | Arena_Football_League | While some teams have enjoyed considerable on-field and even financial success, many teams in the history of the league have enjoyed little success either on or off of the field of play. There are a number of franchises which existed in the form of a number of largely-unrelated teams under numerous management groups un... | What team did the New York CityHawks become after moving to Hartford? | {
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56e79c6300c9c71400d773ac | Arena_Football_League | While some teams have enjoyed considerable on-field and even financial success, many teams in the history of the league have enjoyed little success either on or off of the field of play. There are a number of franchises which existed in the form of a number of largely-unrelated teams under numerous management groups un... | What city did the Sea Wolves move to? | {
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56e79c6300c9c71400d773ad | Arena_Football_League | While some teams have enjoyed considerable on-field and even financial success, many teams in the history of the league have enjoyed little success either on or off of the field of play. There are a number of franchises which existed in the form of a number of largely-unrelated teams under numerous management groups un... | How many seasons were the CityHawks in New York? | {
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56e79c6300c9c71400d773ae | Arena_Football_League | While some teams have enjoyed considerable on-field and even financial success, many teams in the history of the league have enjoyed little success either on or off of the field of play. There are a number of franchises which existed in the form of a number of largely-unrelated teams under numerous management groups un... | How long did the Sea Wolves stay in Hartford? | {
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56e79c6300c9c71400d773af | Arena_Football_League | While some teams have enjoyed considerable on-field and even financial success, many teams in the history of the league have enjoyed little success either on or off of the field of play. There are a number of franchises which existed in the form of a number of largely-unrelated teams under numerous management groups un... | How many seasons did the Toronto Phantoms last? | {
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56e79cbc37bdd419002c422b | Arena_Football_League | The year 2000 brought heightened interest in the AFL. Then-St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner, who was MVP of Super Bowl XXXIV, was first noticed because he played quarterback for the AFL's Iowa Barnstormers. While many sports commentators and fans continued to ridicule the league, Warner's story gave the league po... | What AFL team did Kurt Warner play for? | {
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56e79cbc37bdd419002c422c | Arena_Football_League | The year 2000 brought heightened interest in the AFL. Then-St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner, who was MVP of Super Bowl XXXIV, was first noticed because he played quarterback for the AFL's Iowa Barnstormers. While many sports commentators and fans continued to ridicule the league, Warner's story gave the league po... | Kurt Warner was the Most Valuable Player in what Super Bowl? | {
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56e79cbc37bdd419002c422d | Arena_Football_League | The year 2000 brought heightened interest in the AFL. Then-St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner, who was MVP of Super Bowl XXXIV, was first noticed because he played quarterback for the AFL's Iowa Barnstormers. While many sports commentators and fans continued to ridicule the league, Warner's story gave the league po... | What NFL team did Kurt Warner play for? | {
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56e79cbc37bdd419002c422e | Arena_Football_League | The year 2000 brought heightened interest in the AFL. Then-St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner, who was MVP of Super Bowl XXXIV, was first noticed because he played quarterback for the AFL's Iowa Barnstormers. While many sports commentators and fans continued to ridicule the league, Warner's story gave the league po... | What television network did the AFL sign a deal with in 2000? | {
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56e79cbc37bdd419002c422f | Arena_Football_League | The year 2000 brought heightened interest in the AFL. Then-St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner, who was MVP of Super Bowl XXXIV, was first noticed because he played quarterback for the AFL's Iowa Barnstormers. While many sports commentators and fans continued to ridicule the league, Warner's story gave the league po... | What was the name of the AFL team based in New Orleans? | {
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56e79d2300c9c71400d773bf | Arena_Football_League | In 2003, the season expanded to 16 games. There were also several rule changes in this period. In 2005, players were no longer allowed to run out of bounds. The only way for a player to go out of bounds presently is if he is tackled into or deliberately contacts the side boards. This was also the first year the ArenaBo... | How many games made up the AFL season in 2003? | {
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32
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56e79d2300c9c71400d773c0 | Arena_Football_League | In 2003, the season expanded to 16 games. There were also several rule changes in this period. In 2005, players were no longer allowed to run out of bounds. The only way for a player to go out of bounds presently is if he is tackled into or deliberately contacts the side boards. This was also the first year the ArenaBo... | In what year did the rules first forbid players running out of bounds? | {
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56e79d2300c9c71400d773c1 | Arena_Football_League | In 2003, the season expanded to 16 games. There were also several rule changes in this period. In 2005, players were no longer allowed to run out of bounds. The only way for a player to go out of bounds presently is if he is tackled into or deliberately contacts the side boards. This was also the first year the ArenaBo... | In what year was the ArenaBowl first played at a neutral location? | {
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56e79d2300c9c71400d773c2 | Arena_Football_League | In 2003, the season expanded to 16 games. There were also several rule changes in this period. In 2005, players were no longer allowed to run out of bounds. The only way for a player to go out of bounds presently is if he is tackled into or deliberately contacts the side boards. This was also the first year the ArenaBo... | What year introduced the free substitution rule? | {
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356
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56e79d2300c9c71400d773c3 | Arena_Football_League | In 2003, the season expanded to 16 games. There were also several rule changes in this period. In 2005, players were no longer allowed to run out of bounds. The only way for a player to go out of bounds presently is if he is tackled into or deliberately contacts the side boards. This was also the first year the ArenaBo... | What year saw a rules change that had an impact on the role of the "jack" linebacker? | {
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451
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56e79d8200c9c71400d773c9 | Arena_Football_League | After 12 years as commissioner of the AFL, David Baker retired unexpectedly on July 25, 2008, just two days before ArenaBowl XXII; deputy commissioner Ed Policy was named interim commissioner until Baker's replacement was found. Baker explained, "When I took over as commissioner, I thought it would be for one year. It ... | Who was the commissioner of the Arena Football League for the first half of 2008? | {
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56e79d8200c9c71400d773ca | Arena_Football_League | After 12 years as commissioner of the AFL, David Baker retired unexpectedly on July 25, 2008, just two days before ArenaBowl XXII; deputy commissioner Ed Policy was named interim commissioner until Baker's replacement was found. Baker explained, "When I took over as commissioner, I thought it would be for one year. It ... | For how many years did David Baker serve as commissioner of the AFL? | {
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6
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56e79d8200c9c71400d773cb | Arena_Football_League | After 12 years as commissioner of the AFL, David Baker retired unexpectedly on July 25, 2008, just two days before ArenaBowl XXII; deputy commissioner Ed Policy was named interim commissioner until Baker's replacement was found. Baker explained, "When I took over as commissioner, I thought it would be for one year. It ... | On what date did Baker step down as commissioner of the AFL? | {
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56e79d8200c9c71400d773cc | Arena_Football_League | After 12 years as commissioner of the AFL, David Baker retired unexpectedly on July 25, 2008, just two days before ArenaBowl XXII; deputy commissioner Ed Policy was named interim commissioner until Baker's replacement was found. Baker explained, "When I took over as commissioner, I thought it would be for one year. It ... | What Arena Football League event occurred two days after Baker's resignation? | {
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56e79d8200c9c71400d773cd | Arena_Football_League | After 12 years as commissioner of the AFL, David Baker retired unexpectedly on July 25, 2008, just two days before ArenaBowl XXII; deputy commissioner Ed Policy was named interim commissioner until Baker's replacement was found. Baker explained, "When I took over as commissioner, I thought it would be for one year. It ... | Who temporarily served in the commissioner's post after Baker's departure? | {
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151
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56e79deb37bdd419002c4249 | Arena_Football_League | In October 2008, Tom Benson announced that the New Orleans VooDoo were ceasing operations and folding "based on circumstances currently affecting the league and the team". Shortly thereafter, an article in Sports Business Journal announced that the AFL had a tentative agreement to sell a $100 million stake in the leagu... | What team shut down in October 2008? | {
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47
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56e79deb37bdd419002c424a | Arena_Football_League | In October 2008, Tom Benson announced that the New Orleans VooDoo were ceasing operations and folding "based on circumstances currently affecting the league and the team". Shortly thereafter, an article in Sports Business Journal announced that the AFL had a tentative agreement to sell a $100 million stake in the leagu... | Who made the announcement that the VooDoo were shutting down? | {
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17
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56e79deb37bdd419002c424b | Arena_Football_League | In October 2008, Tom Benson announced that the New Orleans VooDoo were ceasing operations and folding "based on circumstances currently affecting the league and the team". Shortly thereafter, an article in Sports Business Journal announced that the AFL had a tentative agreement to sell a $100 million stake in the leagu... | What business wanted to buy a stake in the AFL? | {
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325
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56e79deb37bdd419002c424c | Arena_Football_League | In October 2008, Tom Benson announced that the New Orleans VooDoo were ceasing operations and folding "based on circumstances currently affecting the league and the team". Shortly thereafter, an article in Sports Business Journal announced that the AFL had a tentative agreement to sell a $100 million stake in the leagu... | How large a stake did Platinum Equity want to buy in the AFL? | {
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289
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56e79deb37bdd419002c424d | Arena_Football_League | In October 2008, Tom Benson announced that the New Orleans VooDoo were ceasing operations and folding "based on circumstances currently affecting the league and the team". Shortly thereafter, an article in Sports Business Journal announced that the AFL had a tentative agreement to sell a $100 million stake in the leagu... | What publication announced the Platinum Equity business deal? | {
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206
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56e79e5c37bdd419002c425d | Arena_Football_League | Because of the sudden loss of the New Orleans franchise, the league announced in October that the beginning of the free agency period would be delayed in order to accommodate a dispersal draft. Dates were eventually announced as December 2 for the dispersal draft and December 4 for free agency, but shortly before the d... | On what date was the dispersal draft first scheduled to occur? | {
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229
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56e79e5c37bdd419002c425e | Arena_Football_League | Because of the sudden loss of the New Orleans franchise, the league announced in October that the beginning of the free agency period would be delayed in order to accommodate a dispersal draft. Dates were eventually announced as December 2 for the dispersal draft and December 4 for free agency, but shortly before the d... | To what date was the dispersal draft first delayed? | {
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410
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56e79e5c37bdd419002c425f | Arena_Football_League | Because of the sudden loss of the New Orleans franchise, the league announced in October that the beginning of the free agency period would be delayed in order to accommodate a dispersal draft. Dates were eventually announced as December 2 for the dispersal draft and December 4 for free agency, but shortly before the d... | After the second delay, when was the dispersal draft schedule to occur? | {
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56e79e5c37bdd419002c4260 | Arena_Football_League | Because of the sudden loss of the New Orleans franchise, the league announced in October that the beginning of the free agency period would be delayed in order to accommodate a dispersal draft. Dates were eventually announced as December 2 for the dispersal draft and December 4 for free agency, but shortly before the d... | When was free agency first scheduled to begin? | {
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268
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56e79e5c37bdd419002c4261 | Arena_Football_League | Because of the sudden loss of the New Orleans franchise, the league announced in October that the beginning of the free agency period would be delayed in order to accommodate a dispersal draft. Dates were eventually announced as December 2 for the dispersal draft and December 4 for free agency, but shortly before the d... | When was free agency scheduled to begin after the delay? | {
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56e79ec500c9c71400d773e3 | Arena_Football_League | Although the Arenafootball2 league played its tenth season in 2009, a conference call in December 2008 resulted in enough votes from owners and cooperation from the AFLPA for the AFL to suspend the entire 2009 season in order to create "a long-term plan to improve its economic model". In doing so, the AFL became the se... | What numbered season did Arenafootball2 in 2009? | {
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56e79ec500c9c71400d773e4 | Arena_Football_League | Although the Arenafootball2 league played its tenth season in 2009, a conference call in December 2008 resulted in enough votes from owners and cooperation from the AFLPA for the AFL to suspend the entire 2009 season in order to create "a long-term plan to improve its economic model". In doing so, the AFL became the se... | In what month and year was it decided to suspend the 2009 Arena Football League season? | {
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89
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56e79ec500c9c71400d773e5 | Arena_Football_League | Although the Arenafootball2 league played its tenth season in 2009, a conference call in December 2008 resulted in enough votes from owners and cooperation from the AFLPA for the AFL to suspend the entire 2009 season in order to create "a long-term plan to improve its economic model". In doing so, the AFL became the se... | What National Hockey League season was cancelled? | {
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414
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56e79ec500c9c71400d773e6 | Arena_Football_League | Although the Arenafootball2 league played its tenth season in 2009, a conference call in December 2008 resulted in enough votes from owners and cooperation from the AFLPA for the AFL to suspend the entire 2009 season in order to create "a long-term plan to improve its economic model". In doing so, the AFL became the se... | What led the National Hockey League to cancel the 2004-2005 season? | {
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440
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56e79ec500c9c71400d773e7 | Arena_Football_League | Although the Arenafootball2 league played its tenth season in 2009, a conference call in December 2008 resulted in enough votes from owners and cooperation from the AFLPA for the AFL to suspend the entire 2009 season in order to create "a long-term plan to improve its economic model". In doing so, the AFL became the se... | Who owned the Columbus Destroyers in 2008? | {
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56e79f2900c9c71400d773f7 | Arena_Football_League | High hopes for the AFL waned when interim commissioner Ed Policy announced his resignation, citing the obsolescence of his position in the reformatted league. Two weeks later, the Los Angeles Avengers announced that they were formally folding the franchise. One month later, the league missed the deadline to formally ra... | What was the job title of Ed Policy? | {
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34
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56e79f2900c9c71400d773f8 | Arena_Football_League | High hopes for the AFL waned when interim commissioner Ed Policy announced his resignation, citing the obsolescence of his position in the reformatted league. Two weeks later, the Los Angeles Avengers announced that they were formally folding the franchise. One month later, the league missed the deadline to formally ra... | After Ed Policy resigned, what franchise closed? | {
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180
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} |
56e79f2900c9c71400d773f9 | Arena_Football_League | High hopes for the AFL waned when interim commissioner Ed Policy announced his resignation, citing the obsolescence of his position in the reformatted league. Two weeks later, the Los Angeles Avengers announced that they were formally folding the franchise. One month later, the league missed the deadline to formally ra... | How many weeks after Policy's resignation did the Avengers fold? | {
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159
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} |
56e79f2900c9c71400d773fa | Arena_Football_League | High hopes for the AFL waned when interim commissioner Ed Policy announced his resignation, citing the obsolescence of his position in the reformatted league. Two weeks later, the Los Angeles Avengers announced that they were formally folding the franchise. One month later, the league missed the deadline to formally ra... | How long after the shuttering of the Avengers did the league fail to ratify the new collective bargaining agreement? | {
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258
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56e79f2900c9c71400d773fb | Arena_Football_League | High hopes for the AFL waned when interim commissioner Ed Policy announced his resignation, citing the obsolescence of his position in the reformatted league. Two weeks later, the Los Angeles Avengers announced that they were formally folding the franchise. One month later, the league missed the deadline to formally ra... | What reason did Policy give for his resignation? | {
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99
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56e79ff737bdd419002c4278 | Arena_Football_League | On July 20, 2009, Sports Business Journal reported that the AFL owed approximately $14 million to its creditors and were considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In early August 2009, numerous media outlets began reporting that the AFL was folding permanently and would file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The... | On what date was it reported that the AFL was considering bankruptcy? | {
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3
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56e79ff737bdd419002c4279 | Arena_Football_League | On July 20, 2009, Sports Business Journal reported that the AFL owed approximately $14 million to its creditors and were considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In early August 2009, numerous media outlets began reporting that the AFL was folding permanently and would file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The... | What publication reported that the Arena Football League was thinking about filing bankruptcy? | {
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"Sports Business Journal"
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18
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56e79ff737bdd419002c427a | Arena_Football_League | On July 20, 2009, Sports Business Journal reported that the AFL owed approximately $14 million to its creditors and were considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In early August 2009, numerous media outlets began reporting that the AFL was folding permanently and would file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The... | How much debt was the AFL reported to have as of July 20, 2009? | {
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83
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56e79ff737bdd419002c427b | Arena_Football_League | On July 20, 2009, Sports Business Journal reported that the AFL owed approximately $14 million to its creditors and were considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In early August 2009, numerous media outlets began reporting that the AFL was folding permanently and would file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The... | What type of bankruptcy was the league reportedly thinking about filing in July 2009? | {
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144
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56e79ff737bdd419002c427c | Arena_Football_League | On July 20, 2009, Sports Business Journal reported that the AFL owed approximately $14 million to its creditors and were considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In early August 2009, numerous media outlets began reporting that the AFL was folding permanently and would file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The... | On what date did the AFL announce that it was not shutting down? | {
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352
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56e7a08700c9c71400d77413 | Arena_Football_League | Following the suspension of the AFL's 2009 season, league officials and owners of af2 (which had played its season as scheduled) began discussing the future of arena football and the two leagues. With its 50.1 percent ownership of af2, the AFL's bankruptcy and dissolution prompted the dissolution of af2 as well. That l... | What percent of af2 was owned by the AFL? | {
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} |
56e7a08700c9c71400d77414 | Arena_Football_League | Following the suspension of the AFL's 2009 season, league officials and owners of af2 (which had played its season as scheduled) began discussing the future of arena football and the two leagues. With its 50.1 percent ownership of af2, the AFL's bankruptcy and dissolution prompted the dissolution of af2 as well. That l... | On what date was af2 regarded as disbanded? | {
"text": [
"September 8, 2009"
],
"answer_start": [
363
]
} |
56e7a08700c9c71400d77415 | Arena_Football_League | Following the suspension of the AFL's 2009 season, league officials and owners of af2 (which had played its season as scheduled) began discussing the future of arena football and the two leagues. With its 50.1 percent ownership of af2, the AFL's bankruptcy and dissolution prompted the dissolution of af2 as well. That l... | What legal entity was created by af2 league owners? | {
"text": [
"Arena Football 1"
],
"answer_start": [
558
]
} |
56e7a08700c9c71400d77416 | Arena_Football_League | Following the suspension of the AFL's 2009 season, league officials and owners of af2 (which had played its season as scheduled) began discussing the future of arena football and the two leagues. With its 50.1 percent ownership of af2, the AFL's bankruptcy and dissolution prompted the dissolution of af2 as well. That l... | Along with the Orlando Predators, what former Arena Football League team joined af2? | {
"text": [
"Arizona Rattlers"
],
"answer_start": [
608
]
} |
56e7a08700c9c71400d77417 | Arena_Football_League | Following the suspension of the AFL's 2009 season, league officials and owners of af2 (which had played its season as scheduled) began discussing the future of arena football and the two leagues. With its 50.1 percent ownership of af2, the AFL's bankruptcy and dissolution prompted the dissolution of af2 as well. That l... | What Arena Football League season was suspended? | {
"text": [
"2009"
],
"answer_start": [
38
]
} |
56e7a0e400c9c71400d77427 | Arena_Football_League | All assets of the Arena Football League were put up for auction. On November 11, 2009, the new league announced its intention to purchase the entire assets of the former AFL; the assets included the team names and logos of all but one of the former AFL and af2 teams. The lone exception was that of the Dallas Desperados... | Who owned the Dallas Desperados? | {
"text": [
"Jerry Jones"
],
"answer_start": [
339
]
} |
56e7a0e400c9c71400d77428 | Arena_Football_League | All assets of the Arena Football League were put up for auction. On November 11, 2009, the new league announced its intention to purchase the entire assets of the former AFL; the assets included the team names and logos of all but one of the former AFL and af2 teams. The lone exception was that of the Dallas Desperados... | When was an auction announced for the Arena Football League's assets? | {
"text": [
"November 11, 2009"
],
"answer_start": [
68
]
} |
56e7a0e500c9c71400d77429 | Arena_Football_League | All assets of the Arena Football League were put up for auction. On November 11, 2009, the new league announced its intention to purchase the entire assets of the former AFL; the assets included the team names and logos of all but one of the former AFL and af2 teams. The lone exception was that of the Dallas Desperados... | When did the auction for the Arena Football League's assets take place? | {
"text": [
"November 25, 2009"
],
"answer_start": [
489
]
} |
56e7a0e500c9c71400d7742a | Arena_Football_League | All assets of the Arena Football League were put up for auction. On November 11, 2009, the new league announced its intention to purchase the entire assets of the former AFL; the assets included the team names and logos of all but one of the former AFL and af2 teams. The lone exception was that of the Dallas Desperados... | Who won the auction for the AFL's assets? | {
"text": [
"Arena Football 1"
],
"answer_start": [
535
]
} |
56e7a0e500c9c71400d7742b | Arena_Football_League | All assets of the Arena Football League were put up for auction. On November 11, 2009, the new league announced its intention to purchase the entire assets of the former AFL; the assets included the team names and logos of all but one of the former AFL and af2 teams. The lone exception was that of the Dallas Desperados... | What was the purchase price for the Arena Football League's assets? | {
"text": [
"$6.1 million"
],
"answer_start": [
595
]
} |
56e7a13d00c9c71400d77431 | Arena_Football_League | On February 17, 2010, AF1 announced it would use the "Arena Football League" name. The league announced plans for the upcoming season and details of its contract with NFL Network to broadcast AFL games in 2010. AF1 teams were given the option of restoring historical names to their teams. In addition to the historical t... | On what date did AF1 announce that it would be called the Arena Football League? | {
"text": [
"February 17, 2010"
],
"answer_start": [
3
]
} |
56e7a13d00c9c71400d77432 | Arena_Football_League | On February 17, 2010, AF1 announced it would use the "Arena Football League" name. The league announced plans for the upcoming season and details of its contract with NFL Network to broadcast AFL games in 2010. AF1 teams were given the option of restoring historical names to their teams. In addition to the historical t... | What television network was contracted to show Arena Football League games in 2010? | {
"text": [
"NFL Network"
],
"answer_start": [
167
]
} |
56e7a13d00c9c71400d77433 | Arena_Football_League | On February 17, 2010, AF1 announced it would use the "Arena Football League" name. The league announced plans for the upcoming season and details of its contract with NFL Network to broadcast AFL games in 2010. AF1 teams were given the option of restoring historical names to their teams. In addition to the historical t... | How many expansion teams were announced in 2010? | {
"text": [
"two"
],
"answer_start": [
343
]
} |
56e7a13d00c9c71400d77434 | Arena_Football_League | On February 17, 2010, AF1 announced it would use the "Arena Football League" name. The league announced plans for the upcoming season and details of its contract with NFL Network to broadcast AFL games in 2010. AF1 teams were given the option of restoring historical names to their teams. In addition to the historical t... | Along with the Dallas Vigilantes, what expansion team was announced in 2010? | {
"text": [
"Jacksonville Sharks"
],
"answer_start": [
403
]
} |
56e7a1bb00c9c71400d77439 | Arena_Football_League | For the 2011 season, the Philadelphia Soul, Kansas City Brigade, San Jose SaberCats, New Orleans VooDoo, and the Georgia Force returned to the AFL after having last played in 2008. However, the Grand Rapids Rampage, Colorado Crush, Columbus Destroyers, Los Angeles Avengers, and the New York Dragons did not return. The ... | Along with the New Orleans VooDoo, Kansas City Brigade, Philadelphia Soul and Georgia Force, what former team returned for the 2011 season? | {
"text": [
"San Jose SaberCats"
],
"answer_start": [
65
]
} |
56e7a1bb00c9c71400d7743a | Arena_Football_League | For the 2011 season, the Philadelphia Soul, Kansas City Brigade, San Jose SaberCats, New Orleans VooDoo, and the Georgia Force returned to the AFL after having last played in 2008. However, the Grand Rapids Rampage, Colorado Crush, Columbus Destroyers, Los Angeles Avengers, and the New York Dragons did not return. The ... | Along with the Grand Rapids Rampage, Colorado Crush, Columbus Destroyers and Los Angeles Avengers, what team did not return for the 2011 season? | {
"text": [
"New York Dragons"
],
"answer_start": [
283
]
} |
56e7a1bb00c9c71400d7743b | Arena_Football_League | For the 2011 season, the Philadelphia Soul, Kansas City Brigade, San Jose SaberCats, New Orleans VooDoo, and the Georgia Force returned to the AFL after having last played in 2008. However, the Grand Rapids Rampage, Colorado Crush, Columbus Destroyers, Los Angeles Avengers, and the New York Dragons did not return. The ... | What expansion team joined the league in 2011? | {
"text": [
"Pittsburgh Power"
],
"answer_start": [
357
]
} |
56e7a1bb00c9c71400d7743c | Arena_Football_League | For the 2011 season, the Philadelphia Soul, Kansas City Brigade, San Jose SaberCats, New Orleans VooDoo, and the Georgia Force returned to the AFL after having last played in 2008. However, the Grand Rapids Rampage, Colorado Crush, Columbus Destroyers, Los Angeles Avengers, and the New York Dragons did not return. The ... | For what NFL team did Lynn Swann play? | {
"text": [
"Pittsburgh Steelers"
],
"answer_start": [
382
]
} |
56e7a1bb00c9c71400d7743d | Arena_Football_League | For the 2011 season, the Philadelphia Soul, Kansas City Brigade, San Jose SaberCats, New Orleans VooDoo, and the Georgia Force returned to the AFL after having last played in 2008. However, the Grand Rapids Rampage, Colorado Crush, Columbus Destroyers, Los Angeles Avengers, and the New York Dragons did not return. The ... | What was the former name of the Tampa Bay Storm? | {
"text": [
"Pittsburgh Gladiators"
],
"answer_start": [
520
]
} |
56e7a21637bdd419002c42a0 | Arena_Football_League | In 2012, the AFL celebrated its silver anniversary for its 25th season of operations. The season kicked off on March 9, 2012. The Tulsa Talons moved to San Antonio, Texas and Jeffrey Vinik became owner of the Tampa Bay Storm. The Dallas Vigilantes were left off the schedule for the 2012 season with no announcement from... | What anniversary did the Arena Football League celebrate in 2012? | {
"text": [
"25th"
],
"answer_start": [
59
]
} |
56e7a21637bdd419002c42a1 | Arena_Football_League | In 2012, the AFL celebrated its silver anniversary for its 25th season of operations. The season kicked off on March 9, 2012. The Tulsa Talons moved to San Antonio, Texas and Jeffrey Vinik became owner of the Tampa Bay Storm. The Dallas Vigilantes were left off the schedule for the 2012 season with no announcement from... | What was the first day of the 2015 AFL season? | {
"text": [
"March 9, 2012"
],
"answer_start": [
111
]
} |
56e7a21637bdd419002c42a2 | Arena_Football_League | In 2012, the AFL celebrated its silver anniversary for its 25th season of operations. The season kicked off on March 9, 2012. The Tulsa Talons moved to San Antonio, Texas and Jeffrey Vinik became owner of the Tampa Bay Storm. The Dallas Vigilantes were left off the schedule for the 2012 season with no announcement from... | To what city did the Tulsa Talons relocate? | {
"text": [
"San Antonio"
],
"answer_start": [
152
]
} |
56e7a21637bdd419002c42a3 | Arena_Football_League | In 2012, the AFL celebrated its silver anniversary for its 25th season of operations. The season kicked off on March 9, 2012. The Tulsa Talons moved to San Antonio, Texas and Jeffrey Vinik became owner of the Tampa Bay Storm. The Dallas Vigilantes were left off the schedule for the 2012 season with no announcement from... | Who bought the Tampa Bay Storm in 2012? | {
"text": [
"Jeffrey Vinik"
],
"answer_start": [
175
]
} |
56e7a21637bdd419002c42a4 | Arena_Football_League | In 2012, the AFL celebrated its silver anniversary for its 25th season of operations. The season kicked off on March 9, 2012. The Tulsa Talons moved to San Antonio, Texas and Jeffrey Vinik became owner of the Tampa Bay Storm. The Dallas Vigilantes were left off the schedule for the 2012 season with no announcement from... | What event resulted in the postponement of the AFL free agency period? | {
"text": [
"Hurricane Sandy"
],
"answer_start": [
682
]
} |
56e7a28800c9c71400d7744d | Arena_Football_League | It was announced on December 12, 2012, that the AFL reached a partnership agreement with NET10 Wireless to be the first non-motorsports-related professional sports league in the United States to have a title sponsor, renaming it the NET10 Wireless Arena Football League. The redesigned website showed the new logo which ... | On what date did the AFL announce its title sponsorship deal? | {
"text": [
"December 12, 2012"
],
"answer_start": [
20
]
} |
56e7a28800c9c71400d7744e | Arena_Football_League | It was announced on December 12, 2012, that the AFL reached a partnership agreement with NET10 Wireless to be the first non-motorsports-related professional sports league in the United States to have a title sponsor, renaming it the NET10 Wireless Arena Football League. The redesigned website showed the new logo which ... | What business was the title sponsor of the AFL? | {
"text": [
"NET10 Wireless"
],
"answer_start": [
89
]
} |
56e7a28800c9c71400d7744f | Arena_Football_League | It was announced on December 12, 2012, that the AFL reached a partnership agreement with NET10 Wireless to be the first non-motorsports-related professional sports league in the United States to have a title sponsor, renaming it the NET10 Wireless Arena Football League. The redesigned website showed the new logo which ... | What was the league renamed after the title sponsorship deal? | {
"text": [
"NET10 Wireless Arena Football League"
],
"answer_start": [
233
]
} |
56e7a28800c9c71400d77450 | Arena_Football_League | It was announced on December 12, 2012, that the AFL reached a partnership agreement with NET10 Wireless to be the first non-motorsports-related professional sports league in the United States to have a title sponsor, renaming it the NET10 Wireless Arena Football League. The redesigned website showed the new logo which ... | When did the AFL title sponsorship deal come to an end? | {
"text": [
"2014"
],
"answer_start": [
429
]
} |
56e7a28800c9c71400d77451 | Arena_Football_League | It was announced on December 12, 2012, that the AFL reached a partnership agreement with NET10 Wireless to be the first non-motorsports-related professional sports league in the United States to have a title sponsor, renaming it the NET10 Wireless Arena Football League. The redesigned website showed the new logo which ... | How many years did the AFL title sponsorship deal last? | {
"text": [
"two"
],
"answer_start": [
442
]
} |
56e7a2eb00c9c71400d77457 | Arena_Football_League | In 2013, the league expanded with the addition of two new franchises to play in 2014, the Los Angeles Kiss (owned by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of the legendary rock band Kiss) and the Portland Thunder. | What was the name of the Los Angeles-based team added in 2013? | {
"text": [
"Kiss"
],
"answer_start": [
102
]
} |
56e7a2eb00c9c71400d77458 | Arena_Football_League | In 2013, the league expanded with the addition of two new franchises to play in 2014, the Los Angeles Kiss (owned by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of the legendary rock band Kiss) and the Portland Thunder. | Along with Paul Stanley, who owned the Los Angeles Kiss? | {
"text": [
"Gene Simmons"
],
"answer_start": [
117
]
} |
56e7a2eb00c9c71400d77459 | Arena_Football_League | In 2013, the league expanded with the addition of two new franchises to play in 2014, the Los Angeles Kiss (owned by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of the legendary rock band Kiss) and the Portland Thunder. | Other than the Los Angeles Kiss, what expansion team entered in the league in 2013? | {
"text": [
"Portland Thunder"
],
"answer_start": [
188
]
} |
56e7a2eb00c9c71400d7745a | Arena_Football_League | In 2013, the league expanded with the addition of two new franchises to play in 2014, the Los Angeles Kiss (owned by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of the legendary rock band Kiss) and the Portland Thunder. | Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons are members of what musical group? | {
"text": [
"Kiss"
],
"answer_start": [
102
]
} |
56e7a35800c9c71400d7745f | Arena_Football_League | In 2014, the league announced the granting of a new franchise to former Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil, previously part-owner of the Jacksonville Sharks. That franchise, the Las Vegas Outlaws, were originally to play in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in 2015, but instead played their home games at the Thomas ... | What band was Vince Neil a part of? | {
"text": [
"Mötley Crüe"
],
"answer_start": [
72
]
} |
56e7a35800c9c71400d77460 | Arena_Football_League | In 2014, the league announced the granting of a new franchise to former Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil, previously part-owner of the Jacksonville Sharks. That franchise, the Las Vegas Outlaws, were originally to play in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in 2015, but instead played their home games at the Thomas ... | What was the name of the Las Vegas team owned by Vince Neil? | {
"text": [
"Outlaws"
],
"answer_start": [
185
]
} |
56e7a35800c9c71400d77461 | Arena_Football_League | In 2014, the league announced the granting of a new franchise to former Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil, previously part-owner of the Jacksonville Sharks. That franchise, the Las Vegas Outlaws, were originally to play in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in 2015, but instead played their home games at the Thomas ... | What was the original intended home field of the Las Vegas Outlaws? | {
"text": [
"MGM Grand Garden Arena"
],
"answer_start": [
238
]
} |
56e7a35800c9c71400d77462 | Arena_Football_League | In 2014, the league announced the granting of a new franchise to former Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil, previously part-owner of the Jacksonville Sharks. That franchise, the Las Vegas Outlaws, were originally to play in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in 2015, but instead played their home games at the Thomas ... | Where did the Outlaws play their home games? | {
"text": [
"the Thomas & Mack Center"
],
"answer_start": [
309
]
} |
56e7a35800c9c71400d77463 | Arena_Football_League | In 2014, the league announced the granting of a new franchise to former Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil, previously part-owner of the Jacksonville Sharks. That franchise, the Las Vegas Outlaws, were originally to play in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in 2015, but instead played their home games at the Thomas ... | Along with the Las Vegas Gladiators, what prior AFL team played its home games at the Thomas & Mack Center? | {
"text": [
"Las Vegas Sting"
],
"answer_start": [
356
]
} |
56e7a3a500c9c71400d77469 | Arena_Football_League | Jerry Kurz also stepped down as commissioner of the AFL as he was promoted to be the AFL's first president. Former Foxwoods CEO Scott Butera was hired as his successor as commissioner. | Who was the first president of the AFL? | {
"text": [
"Jerry Kurz"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
56e7a3a500c9c71400d7746a | Arena_Football_League | Jerry Kurz also stepped down as commissioner of the AFL as he was promoted to be the AFL's first president. Former Foxwoods CEO Scott Butera was hired as his successor as commissioner. | What was Jerry Kurz's job title prior to being president of the AFL? | {
"text": [
"commissioner"
],
"answer_start": [
32
]
} |
56e7a3a500c9c71400d7746b | Arena_Football_League | Jerry Kurz also stepped down as commissioner of the AFL as he was promoted to be the AFL's first president. Former Foxwoods CEO Scott Butera was hired as his successor as commissioner. | Who became commissioner of the AFL after Jerry Kurz? | {
"text": [
"Scott Butera"
],
"answer_start": [
128
]
} |
56e7a3a500c9c71400d7746c | Arena_Football_League | Jerry Kurz also stepped down as commissioner of the AFL as he was promoted to be the AFL's first president. Former Foxwoods CEO Scott Butera was hired as his successor as commissioner. | Where did Scott Butera work prior to becoming AFL commissioner? | {
"text": [
"Foxwoods"
],
"answer_start": [
115
]
} |
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