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Cleveland Browns quarterback Case Keenum throws downfield

Understrength Browns have enough to hold off Broncos

A Cleveland Browns side lacking first-choice players in key positions managed to hold on to secure a 17-14 win over the Denver Broncos.

US Sport • 22 Oct 21

Derrick Henry bagged three touchdowns for the Tennessee Titans

Henry on fire as Titans pip Bills in Nashville

Derrick Henry scored three touchdowns and defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons stuffed Josh Allen for no gain with 21 seconds left on Monday night as the Tennessee Titans held off the Buffalo Bills 34-31 in Nashville.

US Sport • 19 Oct 21

Kyler Murray has helped the Cardinals to the NFL's only remaining unbeaten record

NFL round-up: Arizona defeat Browns to remain unbeaten

Kyler Murray threw four touchdown passes as the visiting Arizona Cardinals remain the lone unbeaten team in the NFL by rolling past the Cleveland Browns, 37-14.

US Sport • 18 Oct 21

Tom Brady threw five touchdown passes against the Miami Dolphins

Brady edges closer to a 600th touchdown pass

Tom Brady closed in on his 600th NFL touchdown pass as he led the Tampa Buccaneers to a 45-17 thrashing of the Miami Dolphins.

other sport • 11 Oct 21

Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates his touchdown

NFL: Chargers end Raiders' unbeaten start to the season

The Las Vegas Raiders' undefeated start to the season ended on Monday night courtesy of a trio of touchdown throws from Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.

US Sport • 05 Oct 21

NFL: Prescott returns as the Cowboys floor the Eagles

Dak Prescott threw three touchdown passes on his return to his home ground following injury to lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 41-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

US Sport • 28 Sep 21

Newton joined the Patriots for last season after Tom Brady's departure

New England Patriots release ex-NFL MVP Cam Newton

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton has been released by the New England Patriots, according to the league's official website.

US Sport • 31 Aug 21

Jude McAtamney is heading to Chowan University in North Carolina as part of their American Football programme

Derry's McAtamney chasing American Football dream

It was in May 2020 when Derry footballer Jude McAtamney was scrolling on his phone and a post popped up that hit him like a bolt of lightning, dramatically changing his life journey in the process.

GAA • 06 Aug 21

Rob Gronkowski (L) and
Tom Brady celebrate winning Super Bowl LV with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last month

Gronk follows Brady in signing new Tampa Bay deal

Tom Brady will have one of his favourite targets with him again next season as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defend their Super Bowl championship.

US Sport • 16 Mar 21

The NFL championship match is the most-watched TV event of the year in the United States

Super Bowl draws lowest viewing figures in 14 years

The 2021 Super Bowl was watched by 96.4 million people across all platforms, the host broadcaster said Tuesday, the lowest viewership since 2007 - despite record-smashing streaming audiences.

US Sport • 09 Feb 21

The Buffalo Bills celebrate their victory in Orchard Park

NFL: Buffalo Bills earn first play-offs win in 25 years

The Buffalo Bills claimed their first victory in the postseason since 1995 in a tense wildcard game against the Indianapolis Colts, while the LA Rams and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers also progressed in the race for the Super Bowl.

US Sport • 10 Jan 21

Alvin Kamara scored six touchdowns as the Saints overwhelmed the Vikings

Alvin Kamara equals 91-year record in Saints victory

Alvin Kamara ran his way into the history books as the New Orleans Saints defeated the Minnesota Vikings 52-33.

US Sport • 26 Dec 20

NFL: Kansas claim AFL West five-in-a-row

The Kansas City Chiefs withstood a late surge from the Miami Dolphins to come away with a division-clinching 33-27 victory.

US Sport • 14 Dec 20

Philip Rivers threw for 308 yards and a touchdown at Nissan Stadium

Colts turn things around to defeat the Titans

The Indianapolis Colts mounted an impressive second-half comeback to beat the Tennessee Titans 34-17 and snatch top spot in their shared division.

US Sport • 13 Nov 20

A 16-team play-off format will only be adopted if franchises are unable to complete the same number of regular-season games

Covid cancellations could lead to 16-team NFL play-offs

In the first season of a 14-team play-off field, NFL owners have approved a proposal to further expand the post-season to 16 teams if clubs are unable to complete the same number of regular-season games due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

US Sport • 11 Nov 20

Ryan Tannehill threw three touchdowns for the Titans

NFL: Tennessee maintain unbeaten start to season

The Tennessee Titans made their comeback from a coronavirus outbreak which hit their players and support staff with an easy 42-16 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Nashville.

US Sport • 14 Oct 20

Lamar Jackson has surpassed Michael Vick to become the fastest player in NFL history to eclipse 5,000

NFL review: Record-breaking Jackson subdues Washington

Reigning MVP Lamar Jackson has continued to shatter NFL records as he led the Baltimore Ravens to a 31-17 win over Washington.

US Sport • 05 Oct 20

The Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers will now meet in 4 weeks

NFL game postponed due to Covid to be played in 4 weeks

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans game postponed due to positive Covid-19 tests has been rescheduled for 25 October, the NFL has announced.

US Sport • 02 Oct 20

Tom Brady has joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after 20 seasons with the New England Patriots

Updated NFL: Tom Brady off the mark with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tom Brady secured his first victory at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following their 31-17 win over the Carolina Panthers.

US Sport • 21 Sep 20

Joe Burrow (C) greets Odell Beckham Jr (R) of the Cleveland Browns after the game

Burrow shines again but Browns outgun Bengals

Rookie quarterback Joe Burrow has continued to impress for the Cincinnati Bengals, albeit in another losing effort, as they went down 35-30 to the Cleveland Browns.

US Sport • 18 Sep 20

New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung

Patriots most affected as 66 opt out of 2020 NFL season

Dozens of NFL players - including eight from the New England Patriots - have opted out of the 2020 season due to coronavirus.

Other sport • 07 Aug 20

Washington NFL team to retire name and logo

The Washington Redskins will soon be a thing of the past as the NFL team have announced they will drop their controversial name and logo.

Other sport • 13 Jul 20

The Midshipmen and the Fighting Irish will do battle on home soil

College football clash will not go ahead at Aviva

The Aer Lingus Classic college American football game between Notre Dame and Navy will no longer be played at the Aviva Stadium on 29 August, and will now take place in the United States.

US Sport • 02 Jun 20

David Shanahan will head to Georgia Tech in January 2021

The Kerry teen taking punt of a lifetime in the USA

David Shanahan grew up watching American football in his sitting room in Castleisland in east Kerry. Now, he's preparing for life as a college footballer in the USA.

GAA • 20 May 20

Tom Brady will make his Bucs debut at the Superdome

2020 NFL schedule confirmed

Quarterback Tom Brady's bid to bring the glory days back to Tampa Bay will be given a stiff test in Week One of the new NFL season when the Buccaneers travel to New Orleans to face Drew Brees and the Saints on 13 September.

US Sport • 08 May 20