‘Thank God’ – Fans react to NFL becoming the first major U.S. sports league to cancel Pro Bowl game
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What happened
The NFL has taken the unprecedented step of cancelling their version of the All-Star Game, the Pro Bowl, from the 2026-27 season. The tradition of All-Star games being one of the biggest nights of a sports league’s calendar is an antiquated notion, as players are more focused on protecting themselves than playing in an exhibition.
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