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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 3: Drake Thomas #42 of the Seattle Seahawks intercepts a pass intended for Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Sant

NFL: Seahawks beat 49ers to take top seed in NFC

The Seattle Seahawks ran rampant over a lacklustre San Francisco to clinch the top seed in the NFC with a 13-3 win over the 49ers.

US Sport • 18 hrs

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 21: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers looks on prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)

Battle for NFC as play-offs beckon - 5 NFL Storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of Week 18 in the NFL, which is the final weekend of the regular season before the play-offs get underway next week.

Other sport • 02 Jan

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 15: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs the ball during the third quarter of the NFL 2025 game against the Miami Dolphins at Acrisure Stadium on December 15, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Laur

Rodgers guides Steelers to win over Dolphins

Aaron Rodgers completed 23 of 27 pass attempts as he steered the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 28-15 win over the Miami Dolphins.

US Sport • 16 Dec 25

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 14: Charlie Smyth #39 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with teammates after kicking the game winning field goal against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter at Caesars Superdome on December 14, 2025 in New

NFL: Mahomes tears ACL; Smyth nails winning field goal

Justin Herbert threw for 210 yards and one touchdown while counterpart Patrick Mahomes tore the ACL in his left knee while leading a drive in the final two minutes as the Los Angeles Chargers ensured the host Kansas City Chiefs will miss play-offs for the first time since 2014 with a 16-13 win.

US Sport • 15 Dec 25

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 11: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Bucky Irving (7) carries the ball during the Regular Season game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 11, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo b

Falcons seal last-gasp comeback win over Tampa Bay

Zane Gonzalez landed a 43-yard field goal as time ran out as the Atlanta Falcons completed a 29-28 comeback against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

US Sport • 13 Dec 25

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 28: Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai #25 scores a touchdown during the game between the Chicago Bears and the Philadelphia Eagles on November 28th, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Terence

NFL: Bears ground game helps them clip Eagles' wings

Kyle Monangai and D'Andre Swift each had 100-plus rushing yards and bagged a touchdown apiece as the Chicago Bears battled to a 24-15 NFL win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

US Sport • 28 Nov 25

27 September 2020; Mark McNamee of Ballyboden St Enda's during the Dublin County Senior 1 Football Championship Final match between Ballyboden St Enda's and Ballymun Kickhams at Parnell Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras � M�dheach/Sportsfile

McNamee signs contract with Green Bay Packers

Mark McNamee has become the latest Irish recruit in the NFL after the kicker signed for the Green Bay Packers.

US Sport • 22 Jul 25

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy dives for a Kansas City touchdown

NFL: Kansas City on verge of history after Bills win

The Kansas City Chiefs moved to within one game of becoming the first team to win three successive Super Bowls with a 32-29 win over the Buffalo Bills.

US Sport • 27 Jan 25

Washington Commander shocked Detroit Lions in the divisional round

NFL: Lions stunned by Commanders, Chiefs march on

Detroit Lions' bid for a first ever Super Bowl appearance ended as they suffered a shock loss to the Washington Commanders in their NFC Divisional Playoff game at Ford Field.

US Sport • 20 Jan 25

Jamaica's Roje Stona won discus gold at the Paris Games with a throw of 70 metres.

Olympic champion alongside Sexton to pursue NFL dream

Ulster's Aaron Sexton will have Jamaica's Olympic discus champion Roje Stona for company as 14 athletes will battle it out to make the NFL's 2025 International Player Pathway Program (IPP).

US Sport • 10 Dec 24

Burrow has now thrown at least 300 yards in four consecutive games

Rampant Burrow leads Bengals to victory over Cowboys

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-20 thanks to an error which set up a late 40-yard touchdown pass from Joe Burrow to Ja'Marr Chase.

US Sport • 10 Dec 24

Saquon Barkley set a new rushing record for the Eagles

NFL: Eagles seal playoff berth, Chiefs win AFC West

The Philadelphia Eagles closed in on a play-off berth with a 22-16 win over the Carolina Panthers at Lincoln Financial Field.

US Sport • 09 Dec 24

Josh Allen walking in a winter wonderland as the Bills beat the 49ers

NFL: Allen stars as Bills clinch AFC title in the snow

The Buffalo Bills clinched a fifth straight AFC East title as they swept aside the San Francisco 49ers 35-10 in the snow.

US Sport • 02 Dec 24

Russell Wilson's Steelers debut was delayed by injury

Updated NFL: Wilson stars on Steelers debut

The Jacksonville Jaguars secured a vital 32-16 victory over the New England Patriots in front of a record 86,651 crowd at Wembley Stadium to conclude the NFL's 2024 trilogy of London games.

US Sport • 21 Oct 24

Will Reichard's field goal helped the Vikings to victory

Vikings hold on to beat Jets in London showdown

Minnesota Vikings extended their winning streak to five matches in the NFL this season as they beat New York Jets 23-17 in London.

US Sport • 07 Oct 24

The Bills celebrated a handsome win over Jacksonville Jaguars

Bills hammer Jaguars to maintain perfect start

The Buffalo Bills coasted past the Jacksonville Jaguars to continue their undefeated start to the NFL season.

US Sport • 24 Sep 24

Patrick Mahomes (L) of the Kansas City Chiefs and his quarterback counterpart Kirk Cousins embrace after the game in Georgia

Updated Chiefs fight off Falcons to maintain winning start

NFL champions Kansas City Chiefs continued their perfect start to the season after a close victory over the Atlanta Falcons overnight.

NFL • 23 Sep 24

Kirk Cousins completed 20 of 29 passes for 241 yards and two touchdowns

NFL: Clutch Cousins ensures Falcons eclipse Eagles

Kirk Cousins led the Atlanta Falcons to victory, coming out on top with a game-winning drive in the dying minutes of Monday night's game to edge out the Philadelphia Eagles 22-21.

US Sport • 17 Sep 24

Tagovailoa suffers concussion as Bills blitz Dolphins

The Buffalo Bills continued their domination of the Miami Dolphins with a 31-10 victory as the hosts lost quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a concussion.

US Sport • 13 Sep 24

Jordan Mason (r) of the 49ers celebrates a touchdown

NFL: 49ers prevent winning Rodgers return

The San Francisco 49ers ensured there was no winning return to action for Aaron Rodgers as they kicked off their new NFL season with a 32-19 win over the New York Jets.

US Sport • 10 Sep 24

Allen scored two touchdowns and threw two touchdown passes

NFL: Allen pulls strings as Bills reel in Cardinals

Josh Allen threw two touchdowns and ran two in himself as the Buffalo Bills came from 17-3 down against Arizona Cardinals to win 34-28 in their opening match of the new NFL season.

US Sport • 09 Sep 24

Tyreek Hill was detained by police ahead of the Dolphins' season opener

Dolphins' Hill detained by police before season opener

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was detained by police near Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday morning but was released and started the game a few hours later against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

US Sport • 08 Sep 24

Charlie Smyth and Jude McAtamney added to practice squads at the Saints and Giants

Smyth and McAtamney signed to practice squads

Irish kickers Charlie Smyth and Jude McAtamney have been signed to the practice squads of the New Orleans Saints and the New York Giants respectively for the 2024 season.

US Sport • 28 Aug 24

Charlie Smyth has been released despite impressing in pre-season

Smyth and McAtamney released by Saints and Giants

Irish hopefuls Charlie Smyth and Jude McAtamney have been released by the New Orleans Saints and New York Giants respectively this evening.

US Sport • 27 Aug 24

Charlie Smyth (l) and Jude McAtamney are awaiting roster decisions

Smyth and McAtamney awaiting NFL roster decisions

Down's Charlie Smyth and Derry's Jude McAtamney will receive more clarity on their NFL futures as Tuesday's new season roster cut deadline races into view.

US Sport • 26 Aug 24

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