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Justin Herbert was on song for the LA Chargers

NFL: Chargers claim play-off spot, Broncos stutter

The Los Angeles Chargers clinched a place in the NFL play-offs by thrashing the New England Patriots 40-7.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love throws a ball under pressure against the New Orleans Saints

Play-off pushes & Packers v Vikings - 5 NFL storylines

We are heading for the climax of the regular season in the NFL, and the conclusion of Week 17 promises to throw up a number of enthralling storylines.

US Sport • 27 Dec 24

Seattle Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins (No 2) celebrates after tackling Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams

Seahawks defeat Bears to keep NFL play-off hopes alive

Jason Myers kicked two field goals and Seattle's defence did the rest as the Seahawks kept their slim NFL play-off hopes alive with a 6-3 victory against Chicago Bears on a rainy night at Soldier Field.

US Sport • 27 Dec 24

Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to a Christmas Day victory

NFL: Chiefs and Ravens record impressive victories

Patrick Mahomes was at his brilliant best to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to the top spot in the AFC with a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, while Lamar Jackson was in record-breaking form as the Baltimore Ravens demolished the Houston Texans 31-2.

US Sport • 26 Dec 24

Green Bay's Emanuel Wilson celebrates with fans after extending his side's lead

Packers make play-offs with New Orleans shutout

The Green Bay Packers booked their ticket to the play-offs with a shut-out 34-0 victory over the New Orleans Saints.

US Sport • 24 Dec 24

Justin Herbert guided the Chargers to home victory over the Broncos

Rare fair-catch kick helps Chargers tame Broncos

The Los Angeles Chargers came from 11 points down in the third quarter to beat AFC West and wildcard rivals the Denver Broncos 34-27.

US Sport • 20 Dec 24

The Steelers and Ravens meet again this weekend

Play-off and draft races heat up - 5 NFL storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of the 16th week of the 2024 NFL season, which gets underway tonight (1.15am Irish time) with the visit of the Denver Broncos to the Los Angeles Chargers.

US Sport • 20 Dec 24

Kirk Cousins (L) of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium

Atlanta Falcons win in Vegas, Vikings extend streak

Kirk Cousins threw his first touchdown pass since 3 November and Bijan Robinson rushed for 125 yards on 22 carries to help the Atlanta Falcons earn a 15-9 victory over Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.

US Sport • 17 Dec 24

Bills end Detroit streak, injury scare for Mahomes

Josh Allen passed for two touchdowns and rushed for two more and the visiting Buffalo Bills halted the Detroit Lions' franchise-record 11-game winning streak with a 48-42 victory.

US Sport • 16 Dec 24

Joshua Karty's unerring kicking all but ended the playoff hopes of the San Francisco 49ers

Karty kicks Rams to key divisional win over 49ers

Four field goals from Joshua Karty gave the Los Angeles Rams a 12-6 win over the San Francisco 49ers.

US Sport • 13 Dec 24

Bill Belichick takes in a college game between Vanderbilt Commodores and the LSU Tigers last month

Belichick is back & Bills v Lions - 5 NFL storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of the 15th week of the NFL season, which gets under way tonight (1.15am Irish time) with the visit of the Los Angeles Rams to the San Francisco 49ers.

US Sport • 12 Dec 24

Last year NFL ownership voted to approve an increase in the slate of international games to eight from four beginning with the 2025 season

Dublin awaits as NFL announces 2025 Berlin date

The NFL will play a regular season game in Berlin for the first time in 2025, with Dublin still among a group of cities in the running to host games next year.

US Sport • 11 Dec 24

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

Aaron Sexton is leaving Ulster to join the NFL International Player Pathway

'I have the speed' - Sexton swapping rugby for NFL

Ulster's Aaron Sexton has made the decision to quit rugby and join the NFL's 2025 International Player Pathway Program.

Rugby • 09 Dec 24

'I have the speed' - Sexton swapping rugby for NFL

Ulster's Aaron Sexton has made the decision to quit rugby and join the NFL's 2025 International Player Pathway Program.

Rugby • 09 Dec 24

Jared Goff and Jordan Love are two quarterbacks in form as the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers clash at Ford Field

Frozen North heats up & Quinn signs - 5 NFL storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of the 14th week of the 2024 NFL season, which gets under way tonight (1.15am Irish time) with the visit of the Green Bay Packers to the Detroit Lions.

US Sport • 05 Dec 24

The Denver Broncos celebrate a touchdown during their victory over the Cleveland Browns

Broncos see off Browns to help play-off hopes

The Denver Broncos strengthened their play-off hopes as they won 41-32 in a thrilling clash with the Cleveland Browns.

US Sport • 03 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

The Chiefs clinched a play-off spot thanks to a late fumbled snap from the Raiders that the reigning Super Bowl champions regained

NFL: Chiefs cling on against Raiders of the lost snap

Kansas City Chiefs avoided a shock defeat at Arrowhead Stadium as they hung on to beat the Las Vegas Raiders 19-17 and clinch a play-off berth.

US Sport • 30 Nov 24

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams hurdles Chicago defenders

NFL: Lions edge out Bears, Cowboys end losing streak

The Detroit Lions made it 10 wins in a row as they edged past the Chicago Bears 23-20 in a Thanksgiving Day divisional tussle.

US Sport • 29 Nov 24

Detroit Lions fans will be looking to keep the party going against the Bears today

Lions to give thanks at crunch time - 5 NFL storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of the 13th week of the 2024 NFL season, which gets underway today (5.30pm Irish time) with Thanksgiving games.

US Sport • 28 Nov 24

Spencer Shrader of the Kansas City Chiefs lines up the game-winning field goal

NFL: Chiefs bounce back, Buccs end losing streak

The Kansas City Chiefs bounced back from their first defeat of the season with a dramatic 30-27 win over the Carolina Panthers.

US Sport • 25 Nov 24

Tommy DeVito (L) has got the nod to start at quarterback for the Giants ahead of the more experienced Drew Lock

Giant DeVito returns & Cowboys' woes - 5 NFL storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season, which gets underway tonight (1.15am Irish time) with the visit of the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Cleveland Browns.

US Sport • 21 Nov 24

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon danced his way into the end zone for a touchdown on three occasions

NFL: Texans dismiss misfiring Cowboys

The Houston Texans strengthened their play-off hopes as they eased to a 34-10 win over the ailing Dallas Cowboys.

US Sport • 19 Nov 24

Patrick Mahomes' and Josh Allen's teams have had some thrilling battles in recent seasons

Irish game and Bills v Chiefs - 5 NFL storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of the 11th week of the 2024 NFL season, which begins tonight (1.15am Irish time) with the visit of the Washington Commanders to the Philadelphia Eagles.

NFL • 14 Nov 24