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How many weeks after Policy's resignation did the Avengers fold? | <text>How many weeks after Policy's resignation did the Avengers fold?</text><reasoning>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 formal... |
How long after the shuttering of the Avengers did the league fail to ratify the new collective bargaining agreement? | <text>How long after the shuttering of the Avengers did the league fail to ratify the new collective bargaining agreement?</text><reasoning>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 ... |
What reason did Policy give for his resignation? | <text>What reason did Policy give for his resignation?</text><reasoning>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 f... |
What team shut down in October 2008? | <text>What team shut down in October 2008?</text><reasoning>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 t... |
Who made the announcement that the VooDoo were shutting down? | <text>Who made the announcement that the VooDoo were shutting down?</text><reasoning>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 annou... |
What business wanted to buy a stake in the AFL? | <text>What business wanted to buy a stake in the AFL?</text><reasoning>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 ... |
How large a stake did Platinum Equity want to buy in the AFL? | <text>How large a stake did Platinum Equity want to buy in the AFL?</text><reasoning>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 annou... |
What publication announced the Platinum Equity business deal? | <text>What publication announced the Platinum Equity business deal?</text><reasoning>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 annou... |
On what date was it reported that the AFL was considering bankruptcy? | <text>On what date was it reported that the AFL was considering bankruptcy?</text><reasoning>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 bega... |
What publication reported that the Arena Football League was thinking about filing bankruptcy? | <text>What publication reported that the Arena Football League was thinking about filing bankruptcy?</text><reasoning>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, nu... |
How much debt was the AFL reported to have as of July 20, 2009? | <text>How much debt was the AFL reported to have as of July 20, 2009?</text><reasoning>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 repo... |
What type of bankruptcy was the league reportedly thinking about filing in July 2009? | <text>What type of bankruptcy was the league reportedly thinking about filing in July 2009?</text><reasoning>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 me... |
On what date did the AFL announce that it was not shutting down? | <text>On what date did the AFL announce that it was not shutting down?</text><reasoning>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 rep... |
What team did the New York CityHawks become after moving to Hartford? | <text>What team did the New York CityHawks become after moving to Hartford?</text><reasoning>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 e... |
What city did the Sea Wolves move to? | <text>What city did the Sea Wolves move to?</text><reasoning>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 o... |
How many seasons were the CityHawks in New York? | <text>How many seasons were the CityHawks in New York?</text><reasoning>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... |
How long did the Sea Wolves stay in Hartford? | <text>How long did the Sea Wolves stay in Hartford?</text><reasoning>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 ... |
How many seasons did the Toronto Phantoms last? | <text>How many seasons did the Toronto Phantoms last?</text><reasoning>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 ... |
What numbered season did Arenafootball2 in 2009? | <text>What numbered season did Arenafootball2 in 2009?</text><reasoning>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... |
In what month and year was it decided to suspend the 2009 Arena Football League season? | <text>In what month and year was it decided to suspend the 2009 Arena Football League season?</text><reasoning>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... |
What National Hockey League season was cancelled? | <text>What National Hockey League season was cancelled?</text><reasoning>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-ter... |
What led the National Hockey League to cancel the 2004-2005 season? | <text>What led the National Hockey League to cancel the 2004-2005 season?</text><reasoning>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 ... |
Who owned the Columbus Destroyers in 2008? | <text>Who owned the Columbus Destroyers in 2008?</text><reasoning>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 ... |
How many games made up the AFL season in 2003? | <text>How many games made up the AFL season in 2003?</text><reasoning>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 deliberat... |
In what year did the rules first forbid players running out of bounds? | <text>In what year did the rules first forbid players running out of bounds?</text><reasoning>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 t... |
In what year was the ArenaBowl first played at a neutral location? | <text>In what year was the ArenaBowl first played at a neutral location?</text><reasoning>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 tackl... |
What year introduced the free substitution rule? | <text>What year introduced the free substitution rule?</text><reasoning>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 deliber... |
What year saw a rules change that had an impact on the role of the "jack" linebacker? | <text>What year saw a rules change that had an impact on the role of the "jack" linebacker?</text><reasoning>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 presentl... |
On what date was the dispersal draft first scheduled to occur? | <text>On what date was the dispersal draft first scheduled to occur?</text><reasoning>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 Decem... |
To what date was the dispersal draft first delayed? | <text>To what date was the dispersal draft first delayed?</text><reasoning>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 t... |
After the second delay, when was the dispersal draft schedule to occur? | <text>After the second delay, when was the dispersal draft schedule to occur?</text><reasoning>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... |
When was free agency first scheduled to begin? | <text>When was free agency first scheduled to begin?</text><reasoning>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 di... |
When was free agency scheduled to begin after the delay? | <text>When was free agency scheduled to begin after the delay?</text><reasoning>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 ... |
What day of the week was October 30, 2015? | <text>What day of the week was October 30, 2015?</text><reasoning>Rumors 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 say... |
At what team's game was an announcement by the AFL supposed to happen on October 30? | <text>At what team's game was an announcement by the AFL supposed to happen on October 30?</text><reasoning>Rumors 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 AF... |
Who worked as an AFL spokesman during this period? | <text>Who worked as an AFL spokesman during this period?</text><reasoning>Rumors 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 quote... |
What prior AFL franchise was based in Austin? | <text>What prior AFL franchise was based in Austin?</text><reasoning>Rumors 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 ... |
Along with the San Antonio Talons, what AFL franchise did San Antonio host at one time? | <text>Along with the San Antonio Talons, what AFL franchise did San Antonio host at one time?</text><reasoning>Rumors 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... |
A contract with what television network led to the discontinuation of exhibition games in the preseason? | <text>A contract with what television network led to the discontinuation of exhibition games in the preseason?</text><reasoning>The 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 w... |
How many games was the regular season in 1996? | <text>How many games was the regular season in 1996?</text><reasoning>The 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 sin... |
How many games were played in the 2001 regular season? | <text>How many games were played in the 2001 regular season?</text><reasoning>The 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 ... |
How many games long was the 2011 regular season? | <text>How many games long was the 2011 regular season?</text><reasoning>The 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 s... |
How many games will each team play in the 2016 regular season? | <text>How many games will each team play in the 2016 regular season?</text><reasoning>The 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... |
On what date did the league announce its schedule for 2016? | <text>On what date did the league announce its schedule for 2016?</text><reasoning>The 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 "u... |
How many teams are active in the AFL for 2016? | <text>How many teams are active in the AFL for 2016?</text><reasoning>The 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"... |
How many weeks will the 2016 regular season last? | <text>How many weeks will the 2016 regular season last?</text><reasoning>The 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 b... |
On the weekend of what holiday will all teams have a bye? | <text>On the weekend of what holiday will all teams have a bye?</text><reasoning>The 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 "uni... |
What was the normal per game attendance of AFL games in the 1990s? | <text>What was the normal per game attendance of AFL games in the 1990s?</text><reasoning>Average attendance for AFL games were around 10,000–11,000 per game in the 1990s, though during the recession connected to the dot-com bubble and the September 11, 2001 attacks average attendance dropped below 10,000 for several y... |
Along with the recession, what event is held to have decreased per-game attendance below 10,000? | <text>Along with the recession, what event is held to have decreased per-game attendance below 10,000?</text><reasoning>Average attendance for AFL games were around 10,000–11,000 per game in the 1990s, though during the recession connected to the dot-com bubble and the September 11, 2001 attacks average attendance drop... |
What was the average per-game attendance in 2007? | <text>What was the average per-game attendance in 2007?</text><reasoning>Average attendance for AFL games were around 10,000–11,000 per game in the 1990s, though during the recession connected to the dot-com bubble and the September 11, 2001 attacks average attendance dropped below 10,000 for several years. From the st... |
In 2008, what was the average attendance for an AFL game? | <text>In 2008, what was the average attendance for an AFL game?</text><reasoning>Average attendance for AFL games were around 10,000–11,000 per game in the 1990s, though during the recession connected to the dot-com bubble and the September 11, 2001 attacks average attendance dropped below 10,000 for several years. Fro... |
During the 2008 season, how many teams averaged more than 13,000 spectators per game? | <text>During the 2008 season, how many teams averaged more than 13,000 spectators per game?</text><reasoning>Average attendance for AFL games were around 10,000–11,000 per game in the 1990s, though during the recession connected to the dot-com bubble and the September 11, 2001 attacks average attendance dropped below 1... |
What was the AFL's average per-game attendance in 2010? | <text>What was the AFL's average per-game attendance in 2010?</text><reasoning>In 2010, the first year of the reconstituted league following bankruptcy, the overall attendance average decreased to 8,135, with only one team (Tampa Bay) exceeding 13,000 per game.</reasoning><output>8,135</output> |
In the 2010 season, how many teams drew an average of more than 13,000 fans per game? | <text>In the 2010 season, how many teams drew an average of more than 13,000 fans per game?</text><reasoning>In 2010, the first year of the reconstituted league following bankruptcy, the overall attendance average decreased to 8,135, with only one team (Tampa Bay) exceeding 13,000 per game.</reasoning><output>one</outp... |
What team drew more than 13,000 fans per game in 2010? | <text>What team drew more than 13,000 fans per game in 2010?</text><reasoning>In 2010, the first year of the reconstituted league following bankruptcy, the overall attendance average decreased to 8,135, with only one team (Tampa Bay) exceeding 13,000 per game.</reasoning><output>Tampa Bay</output> |
On what date did Foster apply for a patent on arena football? | <text>On what date did Foster apply for a patent on arena football?</text><reasoning>On September 30, 1987, Foster filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to patent his invented sport. The patent application covered the rules of the game, specifically detailing the goalposts and rebound ... |
When did the United States Patent and Trademark Office grant Foster's patent? | <text>When did the United States Patent and Trademark Office grant Foster's patent?</text><reasoning>On September 30, 1987, Foster filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to patent his invented sport. The patent application covered the rules of the game, specifically detailing the goalpo... |
On what date was the expiration of Foster's patent? | <text>On what date was the expiration of Foster's patent?</text><reasoning>On September 30, 1987, Foster filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to patent his invented sport. The patent application covered the rules of the game, specifically detailing the goalposts and rebound netting an... |
With whom did Foster file his patent? | <text>With whom did Foster file his patent?</text><reasoning>On September 30, 1987, Foster filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to patent his invented sport. The patent application covered the rules of the game, specifically detailing the goalposts and rebound netting and their impact... |
On what date did ESPN buy a minority share of the AFL? | <text>On what date did ESPN buy a minority share of the AFL?</text><reasoning>On December 19, 2006, ESPN announced the purchase of a minority stake in the AFL. This deal included television rights for the ESPN family of networks. ESPN would televise a minimum of 17 regular season games, most on Monday nights, and nine ... |
At minimum, how many regular season games did the AFL agree to broadcast? | <text>At minimum, how many regular season games did the AFL agree to broadcast?</text><reasoning>On December 19, 2006, ESPN announced the purchase of a minority stake in the AFL. This deal included television rights for the ESPN family of networks. ESPN would televise a minimum of 17 regular season games, most on Monda... |
On what day would most of the games televised on the ESPN networks be played? | <text>On what day would most of the games televised on the ESPN networks be played?</text><reasoning>On December 19, 2006, ESPN announced the purchase of a minority stake in the AFL. This deal included television rights for the ESPN family of networks. ESPN would televise a minimum of 17 regular season games, most on M... |
What network broadcast ArenaBowl XXI? | <text>What network broadcast ArenaBowl XXI?</text><reasoning>On December 19, 2006, ESPN announced the purchase of a minority stake in the AFL. This deal included television rights for the ESPN family of networks. ESPN would televise a minimum of 17 regular season games, most on Monday nights, and nine playoff games, in... |
Under the deal, how many AFL playoff games did ESPN broadcast each year? | <text>Under the deal, how many AFL playoff games did ESPN broadcast each year?</text><reasoning>On December 19, 2006, ESPN announced the purchase of a minority stake in the AFL. This deal included television rights for the ESPN family of networks. ESPN would televise a minimum of 17 regular season games, most on Monday... |
What band was Vince Neil a part of? | <text>What band was Vince Neil a part of?</text><reasoning>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 ... |
What was the name of the Las Vegas team owned by Vince Neil? | <text>What was the name of the Las Vegas team owned by Vince Neil?</text><reasoning>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 th... |
What was the original intended home field of the Las Vegas Outlaws? | <text>What was the original intended home field of the Las Vegas Outlaws?</text><reasoning>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 Vega... |
Where did the Outlaws play their home games? | <text>Where did the Outlaws play their home games?</text><reasoning>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 Gard... |
Along with the Las Vegas Gladiators, what prior AFL team played its home games at the Thomas & Mack Center? | <text>Along with the Las Vegas Gladiators, what prior AFL team played its home games at the Thomas & Mack Center?</text><reasoning>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 Outl... |
What type of song is frequently seen in the adult contemporary genre? | <text>What type of song is frequently seen in the adult contemporary genre?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary is heavy on romantic sentimental ballads which mostly use acoustic instruments (though bass guitar is usually used) such as acoustic guitars, pianos, saxophones, and sometimes an orchestral set. The electric ... |
Along with synthesizers, what electronic instruments sometimes appear in modern adult contemporary? | <text>Along with synthesizers, what electronic instruments sometimes appear in modern adult contemporary?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary is heavy on romantic sentimental ballads which mostly use acoustic instruments (though bass guitar is usually used) such as acoustic guitars, pianos, saxophones, and sometimes an... |
What general type of instruments tend to be used in adult contemporary? | <text>What general type of instruments tend to be used in adult contemporary?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary is heavy on romantic sentimental ballads which mostly use acoustic instruments (though bass guitar is usually used) such as acoustic guitars, pianos, saxophones, and sometimes an orchestral set. The electri... |
What electric instrument is often seen in adult contemporary? | <text>What electric instrument is often seen in adult contemporary?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary is heavy on romantic sentimental ballads which mostly use acoustic instruments (though bass guitar is usually used) such as acoustic guitars, pianos, saxophones, and sometimes an orchestral set. The electric guitars ... |
Along with being faint, what characteristic is usually present in electric guitars used in adult contemporary? | <text>Along with being faint, what characteristic is usually present in electric guitars used in adult contemporary?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary is heavy on romantic sentimental ballads which mostly use acoustic instruments (though bass guitar is usually used) such as acoustic guitars, pianos, saxophones, and s... |
In what year did AFL games temporarily cease to be broadcast on NFL Network? | <text>In what year did AFL games temporarily cease to be broadcast on NFL Network?</text><reasoning>The NFL Network ceased airing Arena Football League games partway through the 2012 season as a result of ongoing labor problems within the league. Briefly, the games were broadcast on a tape delay to prevent the embarras... |
Why did the temporary cessation of game broadcasts occur? | <text>Why did the temporary cessation of game broadcasts occur?</text><reasoning>The NFL Network ceased airing Arena Football League games partway through the 2012 season as a result of ongoing labor problems within the league. Briefly, the games were broadcast on a tape delay to prevent the embarrassment that would re... |
Why did the NFL Network begin to broadcast games again? | <text>Why did the NFL Network begin to broadcast games again?</text><reasoning>The NFL Network ceased airing Arena Football League games partway through the 2012 season as a result of ongoing labor problems within the league. Briefly, the games were broadcast on a tape delay to prevent the embarrassment that would resu... |
On what day was an AFL game broadcast live on NFL Network? | <text>On what day was an AFL game broadcast live on NFL Network?</text><reasoning>The NFL Network ceased airing Arena Football League games partway through the 2012 season as a result of ongoing labor problems within the league. Briefly, the games were broadcast on a tape delay to prevent the embarrassment that would r... |
At what time of day was an AFL game shown on Fridays on NFL Network? | <text>At what time of day was an AFL game shown on Fridays on NFL Network?</text><reasoning>The NFL Network ceased airing Arena Football League games partway through the 2012 season as a result of ongoing labor problems within the league. Briefly, the games were broadcast on a tape delay to prevent the embarrassment th... |
Along with pop, soul, rhythm and blues, quiet storm, and rock, what musical style influenced adult contemporary? | <text>Along with pop, soul, rhythm and blues, quiet storm, and rock, what musical style influenced adult contemporary?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary music (AC) is a style of music, ranging from 1960s vocal and 1970s soft rock music to predominantly ballad-heavy music of the present day, with varying degrees of ea... |
What was the prevailing style of adult contemporary music in the 1970s? | <text>What was the prevailing style of adult contemporary music in the 1970s?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary music (AC) is a style of music, ranging from 1960s vocal and 1970s soft rock music to predominantly ballad-heavy music of the present day, with varying degrees of easy listening, pop, soul, rhythm and blues... |
What type of adult contemporary music was popular in the 1960s? | <text>What type of adult contemporary music was popular in the 1960s?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary music (AC) is a style of music, ranging from 1960s vocal and 1970s soft rock music to predominantly ballad-heavy music of the present day, with varying degrees of easy listening, pop, soul, rhythm and blues, quiet ... |
What does the acronym AC stand for? | <text>What does the acronym AC stand for?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary music (AC) is a style of music, ranging from 1960s vocal and 1970s soft rock music to predominantly ballad-heavy music of the present day, with varying degrees of easy listening, pop, soul, rhythm and blues, quiet storm, and rock influence. A... |
Along with easy listening, adult contemporary is a modern day continuation of what style of music? | <text>Along with easy listening, adult contemporary is a modern day continuation of what style of music?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary music (AC) is a style of music, ranging from 1960s vocal and 1970s soft rock music to predominantly ballad-heavy music of the present day, with varying degrees of easy listening, ... |
In what month did the AFL season originally begin? | <text>In what month did the AFL season originally begin?</text><reasoning>Beginning with the 2003 season, the AFL made a deal with NBC to televise league games, which was renewed for another two years in 2005. In conjunction with this, the league moved the beginning of the season from May to February (the week after th... |
After the TV deal, when was the start of the AFL season moved to? | <text>After the TV deal, when was the start of the AFL season moved to?</text><reasoning>Beginning with the 2003 season, the AFL made a deal with NBC to televise league games, which was renewed for another two years in 2005. In conjunction with this, the league moved the beginning of the season from May to February (th... |
What days were AFL games traditionally played on before the TV deal? | <text>What days were AFL games traditionally played on before the TV deal?</text><reasoning>Beginning with the 2003 season, the AFL made a deal with NBC to televise league games, which was renewed for another two years in 2005. In conjunction with this, the league moved the beginning of the season from May to February ... |
When were most of the AFL's games played after the TV deal? | <text>When were most of the AFL's games played after the TV deal?</text><reasoning>Beginning with the 2003 season, the AFL made a deal with NBC to televise league games, which was renewed for another two years in 2005. In conjunction with this, the league moved the beginning of the season from May to February (the week... |
On what date did the business relationship between the AFL and NBC end? | <text>On what date did the business relationship between the AFL and NBC end?</text><reasoning>Beginning with the 2003 season, the AFL made a deal with NBC to televise league games, which was renewed for another two years in 2005. In conjunction with this, the league moved the beginning of the season from May to Februa... |
What was another term for easy listening stations? | <text>What was another term for easy listening stations?</text><reasoning>Another big impetus for the evolution of the AC radio format was the popularity of easy listening or "beautiful music" stations, stations with music specifically designed to be purely ambient. Whereas most easy listening music was instrumental, c... |
Easy listening was predominately what type of music? | <text>Easy listening was predominately what type of music?</text><reasoning>Another big impetus for the evolution of the AC radio format was the popularity of easy listening or "beautiful music" stations, stations with music specifically designed to be purely ambient. Whereas most easy listening music was instrumental,... |
What types of tracks from popular artists did adult contemporary radio play? | <text>What types of tracks from popular artists did adult contemporary radio play?</text><reasoning>Another big impetus for the evolution of the AC radio format was the popularity of easy listening or "beautiful music" stations, stations with music specifically designed to be purely ambient. Whereas most easy listening... |
What type of format were adult contemporary and easy listening stations meant to share? | <text>What type of format were adult contemporary and easy listening stations meant to share?</text><reasoning>Another big impetus for the evolution of the AC radio format was the popularity of easy listening or "beautiful music" stations, stations with music specifically designed to be purely ambient. Whereas most eas... |
What is lite AC otherwise known as? | <text>What is lite AC otherwise known as?</text><reasoning>Over the years, AC has spawned subgenres including "hot AC", "soft AC" (also known as "lite AC"), "urban AC", "rhythmic AC", and "Christian AC" (a softer type of contemporary Christian music). Some stations play only "hot AC", "soft AC", or only one of the vari... |
What is Christian AC a subgenre of? | <text>What is Christian AC a subgenre of?</text><reasoning>Over the years, AC has spawned subgenres including "hot AC", "soft AC" (also known as "lite AC"), "urban AC", "rhythmic AC", and "Christian AC" (a softer type of contemporary Christian music). Some stations play only "hot AC", "soft AC", or only one of the vari... |
Along with hot, soft, urban and Christian AC, what is another prominent time of adult contemporary music? | <text>Along with hot, soft, urban and Christian AC, what is another prominent time of adult contemporary music?</text><reasoning>Over the years, AC has spawned subgenres including "hot AC", "soft AC" (also known as "lite AC"), "urban AC", "rhythmic AC", and "Christian AC" (a softer type of contemporary Christian music)... |
From what decade of easy listening radio does adult contemporary trace its heritage? | <text>From what decade of easy listening radio does adult contemporary trace its heritage?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary traces its roots to the 1960s easy listening format, which adopted a 70-80% instrumental - 20-30% vocal mix. A few offered 90% instrumentals, and a handful were entirely instrumental. The easy ... |
Generally speaking, what percentage of music on easy listening stations was instrumental? | <text>Generally speaking, what percentage of music on easy listening stations was instrumental?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary traces its roots to the 1960s easy listening format, which adopted a 70-80% instrumental - 20-30% vocal mix. A few offered 90% instrumentals, and a handful were entirely instrumental. The ... |
On what date was the Billboard easy listening chart first published? | <text>On what date was the Billboard easy listening chart first published?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary traces its roots to the 1960s easy listening format, which adopted a 70-80% instrumental - 20-30% vocal mix. A few offered 90% instrumentals, and a handful were entirely instrumental. The easy listening format... |
How many songs were on the first Billboard easy listening chart? | <text>How many songs were on the first Billboard easy listening chart?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary traces its roots to the 1960s easy listening format, which adopted a 70-80% instrumental - 20-30% vocal mix. A few offered 90% instrumentals, and a handful were entirely instrumental. The easy listening format, as... |
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