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56e7a08700c9c71400d77413 | What percent of af2 was owned by the AFL? | 50.1 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFollowing 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 diss... |
56e7a08700c9c71400d77414 | On what date was af2 regarded as disbanded? | September 8, 2009 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFollowing 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 diss... |
56e7a08700c9c71400d77415 | What legal entity was created by af2 league owners? | Arena Football 1 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFollowing 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 diss... |
56e7a08700c9c71400d77416 | Along with the Orlando Predators, what former Arena Football League team joined af2? | Arizona Rattlers | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFollowing 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 diss... |
56e7a08700c9c71400d77417 | What Arena Football League season was suspended? | 2009 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFollowing 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 diss... |
56e7a0e400c9c71400d77427 | Who owned the Dallas Desperados? | Jerry Jones | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nAll 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... |
56e7a0e400c9c71400d77428 | When was an auction announced for the Arena Football League's assets? | November 11, 2009 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nAll 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... |
56e7a0e500c9c71400d77429 | When did the auction for the Arena Football League's assets take place? | November 25, 2009 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nAll 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... |
56e7a0e500c9c71400d7742a | Who won the auction for the AFL's assets? | Arena Football 1 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nAll 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... |
56e7a0e500c9c71400d7742b | What was the purchase price for the Arena Football League's assets? | $6.1 million | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nAll 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... |
56e7a13d00c9c71400d77431 | On what date did AF1 announce that it would be called the Arena Football League? | February 17, 2010 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn 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.... |
56e7a13d00c9c71400d77432 | What television network was contracted to show Arena Football League games in 2010? | NFL Network | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn 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.... |
56e7a13d00c9c71400d77433 | How many expansion teams were announced in 2010? | two | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn 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.... |
56e7a13d00c9c71400d77434 | Along with the Dallas Vigilantes, what expansion team was announced in 2010? | Jacksonville Sharks | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn 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.... |
56e7a1bb00c9c71400d77439 | Along with the New Orleans VooDoo, Kansas City Brigade, Philadelphia Soul and Georgia Force, what former team returned for the 2011 season? | San Jose SaberCats | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFor 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 Yor... |
56e7a1bb00c9c71400d7743a | Along with the Grand Rapids Rampage, Colorado Crush, Columbus Destroyers and Los Angeles Avengers, what team did not return for the 2011 season? | New York Dragons | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFor 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 Yor... |
56e7a1bb00c9c71400d7743b | What expansion team joined the league in 2011? | Pittsburgh Power | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFor 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 Yor... |
56e7a1bb00c9c71400d7743c | For what NFL team did Lynn Swann play? | Pittsburgh Steelers | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFor 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 Yor... |
56e7a1bb00c9c71400d7743d | What was the former name of the Tampa Bay Storm? | Pittsburgh Gladiators | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFor 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 Yor... |
56e7a21637bdd419002c42a0 | What anniversary did the Arena Football League celebrate in 2012? | 25th | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 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 se... |
56e7a21637bdd419002c42a1 | What was the first day of the 2015 AFL season? | March 9, 2012 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 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 se... |
56e7a21637bdd419002c42a2 | To what city did the Tulsa Talons relocate? | San Antonio | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 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 se... |
56e7a21637bdd419002c42a3 | Who bought the Tampa Bay Storm in 2012? | Jeffrey Vinik | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 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 se... |
56e7a21637bdd419002c42a4 | What event resulted in the postponement of the AFL free agency period? | Hurricane Sandy | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 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 se... |
56e7a28800c9c71400d7744d | On what date did the AFL announce its title sponsorship deal? | December 12, 2012 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIt 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 webs... |
56e7a28800c9c71400d7744e | What business was the title sponsor of the AFL? | NET10 Wireless | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIt 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 webs... |
56e7a28800c9c71400d7744f | What was the league renamed after the title sponsorship deal? | NET10 Wireless Arena Football League | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIt 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 webs... |
56e7a28800c9c71400d77450 | When did the AFL title sponsorship deal come to an end? | 2014 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIt 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 webs... |
56e7a28800c9c71400d77451 | How many years did the AFL title sponsorship deal last? | two | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIt 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 webs... |
56e7a2eb00c9c71400d77457 | What was the name of the Los Angeles-based team added in 2013? | Kiss | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 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."
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56e7a2eb00c9c71400d77458 | Along with Paul Stanley, who owned the Los Angeles Kiss? | Gene Simmons | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 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."
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56e7a2eb00c9c71400d77459 | Other than the Los Angeles Kiss, what expansion team entered in the league in 2013? | Portland Thunder | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 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."
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56e7a2eb00c9c71400d7745a | Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons are members of what musical group? | Kiss | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 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."
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56e7a35800c9c71400d7745f | What band was Vince Neil a part of? | Mötley Crüe | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 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 t... |
56e7a35800c9c71400d77460 | What was the name of the Las Vegas team owned by Vince Neil? | Outlaws | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 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 t... |
56e7a35800c9c71400d77461 | What was the original intended home field of the Las Vegas Outlaws? | MGM Grand Garden Arena | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 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 t... |
56e7a35800c9c71400d77462 | Where did the Outlaws play their home games? | the Thomas & Mack Center | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 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 t... |
56e7a35800c9c71400d77463 | Along with the Las Vegas Gladiators, what prior AFL team played its home games at the Thomas & Mack Center? | Las Vegas Sting | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 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 t... |
56e7a3a500c9c71400d77469 | Who was the first president of the AFL? | Jerry Kurz | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nJerry 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."
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56e7a3a500c9c71400d7746a | What was Jerry Kurz's job title prior to being president of the AFL? | commissioner | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nJerry 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."
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56e7a3a500c9c71400d7746b | Who became commissioner of the AFL after Jerry Kurz? | Scott Butera | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nJerry 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."
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56e7a3a500c9c71400d7746c | Where did Scott Butera work prior to becoming AFL commissioner? | Foxwoods | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nJerry 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."
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56e7a3a500c9c71400d7746d | What was Scott Butera's job title prior to becoming AFL commissioner? | CEO | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nJerry 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."
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56e7a40237bdd419002c42be | On what date was it reported that the Las Vegas Outlaws were shutting down? | August 9, 2015 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn August 9, 2015, ESPN reported that the New Orleans VooDoo and Las Vegas Outlaws had ceased operations, effective immediately, a claim which was subsequently validated on the AFL website. On September 1, 2015, the Spokane Shock officially left the AFL and joined the IFL under the new nam... |
56e7a40237bdd419002c42bf | Who first reported the closure of the New Orleans VooDoo? | ESPN | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn August 9, 2015, ESPN reported that the New Orleans VooDoo and Las Vegas Outlaws had ceased operations, effective immediately, a claim which was subsequently validated on the AFL website. On September 1, 2015, the Spokane Shock officially left the AFL and joined the IFL under the new nam... |
56e7a40237bdd419002c42c0 | On what date did the Spokane Shock leave the AFL? | September 1, 2015 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn August 9, 2015, ESPN reported that the New Orleans VooDoo and Las Vegas Outlaws had ceased operations, effective immediately, a claim which was subsequently validated on the AFL website. On September 1, 2015, the Spokane Shock officially left the AFL and joined the IFL under the new nam... |
56e7a40237bdd419002c42c1 | What rival league did the Spokane Shock join? | IFL | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn August 9, 2015, ESPN reported that the New Orleans VooDoo and Las Vegas Outlaws had ceased operations, effective immediately, a claim which was subsequently validated on the AFL website. On September 1, 2015, the Spokane Shock officially left the AFL and joined the IFL under the new nam... |
56e7a40237bdd419002c42c2 | What was the name of the Spokane Shock after they joined the IFL? | Spokane Empire | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn August 9, 2015, ESPN reported that the New Orleans VooDoo and Las Vegas Outlaws had ceased operations, effective immediately, a claim which was subsequently validated on the AFL website. On September 1, 2015, the Spokane Shock officially left the AFL and joined the IFL under the new nam... |
56e7a48137bdd419002c42c8 | What day of the week was October 30, 2015? | Friday | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nRumors began swirling with regards to bringing the AFL back to Austin and San Antonio, Texas. Both cities have hosted franchises in the past (Austin Wranglers, San Antonio Force and San Antonio Talons), but an AFL spokesman, BJ Pickard, was quoted as saying, \"News to me.\" Announcements h... |
56e7a48137bdd419002c42c9 | At what team's game was an announcement by the AFL supposed to happen on October 30? | San Antonio Spurs | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nRumors began swirling with regards to bringing the AFL back to Austin and San Antonio, Texas. Both cities have hosted franchises in the past (Austin Wranglers, San Antonio Force and San Antonio Talons), but an AFL spokesman, BJ Pickard, was quoted as saying, \"News to me.\" Announcements h... |
56e7a48137bdd419002c42ca | Who worked as an AFL spokesman during this period? | BJ Pickard | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nRumors began swirling with regards to bringing the AFL back to Austin and San Antonio, Texas. Both cities have hosted franchises in the past (Austin Wranglers, San Antonio Force and San Antonio Talons), but an AFL spokesman, BJ Pickard, was quoted as saying, \"News to me.\" Announcements h... |
56e7a48137bdd419002c42cb | What prior AFL franchise was based in Austin? | Austin Wranglers | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nRumors began swirling with regards to bringing the AFL back to Austin and San Antonio, Texas. Both cities have hosted franchises in the past (Austin Wranglers, San Antonio Force and San Antonio Talons), but an AFL spokesman, BJ Pickard, was quoted as saying, \"News to me.\" Announcements h... |
56e7a48137bdd419002c42cc | Along with the San Antonio Talons, what AFL franchise did San Antonio host at one time? | San Antonio Force | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nRumors began swirling with regards to bringing the AFL back to Austin and San Antonio, Texas. Both cities have hosted franchises in the past (Austin Wranglers, San Antonio Force and San Antonio Talons), but an AFL spokesman, BJ Pickard, was quoted as saying, \"News to me.\" Announcements h... |
56e7a4c900c9c71400d77473 | Who were the defending champions of the Arena Football League? | San Jose SaberCats | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn November 12, the league announced the defending champion San Jose SaberCats would be ceasing operations due to \"reasons unrelated to League operations\". A statement from the league indicated that the AFL is working to secure new, long-term owners for the franchise. This leaves the AFL... |
56e7a4c900c9c71400d77474 | When was it announced that the SaberCats would be shutting down? | November 12 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn November 12, the league announced the defending champion San Jose SaberCats would be ceasing operations due to \"reasons unrelated to League operations\". A statement from the league indicated that the AFL is working to secure new, long-term owners for the franchise. This leaves the AFL... |
56e7a4c900c9c71400d77475 | What was the reason given for the closing of the SaberCats? | reasons unrelated to League operations | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn November 12, the league announced the defending champion San Jose SaberCats would be ceasing operations due to \"reasons unrelated to League operations\". A statement from the league indicated that the AFL is working to secure new, long-term owners for the franchise. This leaves the AFL... |
56e7a4c900c9c71400d77476 | How many AFL teams are operating as of 2016? | eight | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn November 12, the league announced the defending champion San Jose SaberCats would be ceasing operations due to \"reasons unrelated to League operations\". A statement from the league indicated that the AFL is working to secure new, long-term owners for the franchise. This leaves the AFL... |
56e7aedd37bdd419002c432c | On what date did the AFL take control of one of its teams? | January 6, 2016 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn January 6, 2016, the league took over \"ownership and operational control\" of the Portland Thunder from its previous owners. The AFL stated this move was made after months of trying work out an arrangement \"to provide financial and operational support.\" On February 3, 2016, it was an... |
56e7aedd37bdd419002c432d | What team did the league take control of? | Portland Thunder | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn January 6, 2016, the league took over \"ownership and operational control\" of the Portland Thunder from its previous owners. The AFL stated this move was made after months of trying work out an arrangement \"to provide financial and operational support.\" On February 3, 2016, it was an... |
56e7aedd37bdd419002c432e | Who owned the trademark to the Portland Thunder? | Terry Emmert | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn January 6, 2016, the league took over \"ownership and operational control\" of the Portland Thunder from its previous owners. The AFL stated this move was made after months of trying work out an arrangement \"to provide financial and operational support.\" On February 3, 2016, it was an... |
56e7aedd37bdd419002c432f | Who owned the Desperados trademarks? | Jerry Jones | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn January 6, 2016, the league took over \"ownership and operational control\" of the Portland Thunder from its previous owners. The AFL stated this move was made after months of trying work out an arrangement \"to provide financial and operational support.\" On February 3, 2016, it was an... |
56e7aedd37bdd419002c4330 | Who is commissioner of the Arena Football League? | Scott Butera | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn January 6, 2016, the league took over \"ownership and operational control\" of the Portland Thunder from its previous owners. The AFL stated this move was made after months of trying work out an arrangement \"to provide financial and operational support.\" On February 3, 2016, it was an... |
56e7af3b37bdd419002c4336 | On what date did the league announce its schedule for 2016? | December 10, 2015 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nThe league's 2016 schedule, announced on the league's website on December 10, 2015, shows an eight-team league playing a 16-game regular season over 18 weeks, with two bye weeks for each team, one on a rotational basis and the other a \"universal bye\" for all teams during the Independence... |
56e7af3b37bdd419002c4337 | How many teams are active in the AFL for 2016? | eight | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nThe league's 2016 schedule, announced on the league's website on December 10, 2015, shows an eight-team league playing a 16-game regular season over 18 weeks, with two bye weeks for each team, one on a rotational basis and the other a \"universal bye\" for all teams during the Independence... |
56e7af3b37bdd419002c4338 | How many regular season games will each team play in 2016? | 16 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nThe league's 2016 schedule, announced on the league's website on December 10, 2015, shows an eight-team league playing a 16-game regular season over 18 weeks, with two bye weeks for each team, one on a rotational basis and the other a \"universal bye\" for all teams during the Independence... |
56e7af3b37bdd419002c4339 | How many weeks will the 2016 regular season last? | 18 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nThe league's 2016 schedule, announced on the league's website on December 10, 2015, shows an eight-team league playing a 16-game regular season over 18 weeks, with two bye weeks for each team, one on a rotational basis and the other a \"universal bye\" for all teams during the Independence... |
56e7af3b37bdd419002c433a | On the weekend of what holiday will all teams have a bye? | Independence Day | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nThe league's 2016 schedule, announced on the league's website on December 10, 2015, shows an eight-team league playing a 16-game regular season over 18 weeks, with two bye weeks for each team, one on a rotational basis and the other a \"universal bye\" for all teams during the Independence... |
56e7af9a37bdd419002c4340 | Where did ArenaBowl XX take place? | Las Vegas | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFrom the league's inception through ArenaBowl XVIII, the championship game was played at the home of the highest-seeded remaining team. The AFL then switched to a neutral-site championship, with ArenaBowls XIX and XX in Las Vegas. New Orleans Arena, home of the New Orleans VooDoo, served a... |
56e7af9a37bdd419002c4341 | What arena was ArenaBowl XXI played in? | New Orleans Arena | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFrom the league's inception through ArenaBowl XVIII, the championship game was played at the home of the highest-seeded remaining team. The AFL then switched to a neutral-site championship, with ArenaBowls XIX and XX in Las Vegas. New Orleans Arena, home of the New Orleans VooDoo, served a... |
56e7af9a37bdd419002c4342 | On what date was ArenaBowl XXI played? | July 29, 2007 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFrom the league's inception through ArenaBowl XVIII, the championship game was played at the home of the highest-seeded remaining team. The AFL then switched to a neutral-site championship, with ArenaBowls XIX and XX in Las Vegas. New Orleans Arena, home of the New Orleans VooDoo, served a... |
56e7af9a37bdd419002c4343 | In what month and year did Hurricane Katrina occur? | August 2005 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFrom the league's inception through ArenaBowl XVIII, the championship game was played at the home of the highest-seeded remaining team. The AFL then switched to a neutral-site championship, with ArenaBowls XIX and XX in Las Vegas. New Orleans Arena, home of the New Orleans VooDoo, served a... |
56e7af9a37bdd419002c4344 | What team won ArenaBowl XXI? | San Jose SaberCats | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFrom the league's inception through ArenaBowl XVIII, the championship game was played at the home of the highest-seeded remaining team. The AFL then switched to a neutral-site championship, with ArenaBowls XIX and XX in Las Vegas. New Orleans Arena, home of the New Orleans VooDoo, served a... |
56e7b01b37bdd419002c4352 | A contract with what television network led to the discontinuation of exhibition games in the preseason? | NBC | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nThe practice of playing one or two preseason exhibition games by each team before the start of the regular season was discontinued when the NBC contract was initiated, and the regular season was extended from 14 games, the length that it had been since 1996, to 16 from 2001 to 2010, and si... |
56e7b01b37bdd419002c4353 | How many games was the regular season in 1996? | 14 | [
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56e7b01b37bdd419002c4354 | How many games were played in the 2001 regular season? | 16 | [
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56e7b01b37bdd419002c4355 | How many games long was the 2011 regular season? | 18 | [
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56e7b01b37bdd419002c4356 | How many games will each team play in the 2016 regular season? | 16 | [
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56e7b06e37bdd419002c435c | What league did the AFL found in China? | the China American Football League | [
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56e7b06e37bdd419002c435d | When was the AFL's China project announced? | August 2012 | [
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56e7b06e37bdd419002c435e | Who is leading the China American Football League? | Ron Jaworski | [
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56e7b06e37bdd419002c435f | What television network does Ron Jaworski work for? | ESPN | [
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56e7b06e37bdd419002c4360 | What team is Ron Jaworski the majority owner of? | Philadelphia Soul | [
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56e7b0eb00c9c71400d774f1 | Who created Ganlan Media? | Martin E. Judge | [
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56e7b0eb00c9c71400d774f2 | What company is Martin Judge the founder of? | the Judge Group | [
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56e7b0eb00c9c71400d774f3 | In what year was AFL Global created? | 2012 | [
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56e7b0eb00c9c71400d774f4 | In what month was an exhibition game planned for Guangzhou? | October | [
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56e7b0eb00c9c71400d774f5 | Who is the Chief Executive Officer of the China American Football League? | Gary Morris | [
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56e7b14c37bdd419002c4370 | When does the CAFL plan on start its first season? | 2016 | [
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56e7b14c37bdd419002c4371 | When was the abortive first CAFL season supposed to have taken place? | 2014 | [
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56e7b14c37bdd419002c4372 | How many teams participated in the 2015 CAFL tournament? | six | [
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56e7b14c37bdd419002c4373 | In what month did the CAFL tournament occur? | November | [
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56e7b1d437bdd419002c4378 | In what month did the AFL season originally begin? | May | [
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56e7b1d437bdd419002c4379 | After the TV deal, when was the start of the AFL season moved to? | February | [
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56e7b1d437bdd419002c437a | What days were AFL games traditionally played on before the TV deal? | Friday or Saturday | [
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56e7b1d437bdd419002c437b | When were most of the AFL's games played after the TV deal? | Sunday | [
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56e7b1d437bdd419002c437c | On what date did the business relationship between the AFL and NBC end? | June 30, 2006 | [
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56e7b24637bdd419002c438c | On what date did ESPN buy a minority share of the AFL? | December 19, 2006 | [
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56e7b24637bdd419002c438d | At minimum, how many regular season games did the AFL agree to broadcast? | 17 | [
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56e7b24637bdd419002c438e | On what day would most of the games televised on the ESPN networks be played? | Monday | [
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56e7b24637bdd419002c438f | What network broadcast ArenaBowl XXI? | ABC | [
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