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Kansas City players react to their victory over San Francisco

Mahomes inspires Kansas City to comeback win over 49ers

The Kansas City Chiefs have been crowned Super Bowl champions after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.

US Sport • 03 Feb 20

Recap: Kansas City Chiefs 31-20 San Francisco 49ers

Super Bowl LIV took place in Miami between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, with the Chiefs fighting back in the fourth quarter to take their first title in 50 years.

US Sport • 03 Feb 20

Lineman Michael Sam #96 of the St. Louis Rams prepares to play against the Miami Dolphins during a preseason game in 2014

Is the NFL close to the next Michael Sam watershed?

Ex- Patriots and Chiefs player Ryan O'Callaghan speaks to RTE Sport about his past struggles and agent Cameron Weiss reflects on his own role in Michael Sam's coming out announcement prior to his NFL drafting and what, if anything, has changed since

US Sport • 05 Feb 20

The champion and challenger face off in Miami ahead of Thursday's fight (photo: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom Boxing USA)

Taylor-made Keeler looking to cause Super Bowl shock

It's Super Bowl week in Miami and a novel Irish-interest story plays its part in the build-up, as Dubliner Luke Keeler is set to perform a leading role in one of the main curtain raiser's to the biggest day of the year in American sport.

Boxing • 29 Jan 20

49ers to take on Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 54

Raheem Mostert had four touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers as the San Francisco 49ers booked their place at the Super Bowl and a date with Kansas City Chiefs

US Sport • 20 Jan 20

Patrick Mahomes' 8.3 yards per pass attempt during the regular season was the third-highest among NFL quarterbacks

NFL preview: Kansas City Chiefs v Houston Texans

Outstanding quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson look certain to put on quite the show when the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans meet at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.

US Sport • 11 Jan 20

Adam Thielen had seven receptions for 129 yards in the win over the New Orleans Saints last Sunday

NFL preview: San Francisco 49ers v Minnesota Vikings

The sixth-seeded Minnesota Vikings go for a second straight upset on Saturday when they visit the top-seeded San Francisco 49ers in their NFC divisional round encounter in Santa Clara.

US Sport • 10 Jan 20

Lamar Jackson has proven an unstoppable running threat this season

NFL preview: Baltimore Ravens v Tennessee Titans

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry promise to light up Saturday's NFL divisional game.

US Sport • 10 Jan 20

Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nick Scott in action against the Falcons

NFL: Rams back to winning ways; Miami misery continues

The Los Angeles Rams got back to winning ways in the NFL with a bad-tempered 37-10 success against the Atlanta Falcons.

US Sport • 21 Oct 19

Russell Wilson has signed a new four-year Seahawks deal

Russell Wilson agrees record-breaking Seahawks deal

Russell Wilson is understood to have become the highest-paid player in NFL history after signing a new four-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks.

US Sport • 16 Apr 19

Rob Gronkowski holds the record for most receiving yards for a tight end in the post-season with 1,163

Gronkowski retires after nine seasons in the NFL

Three-time Super Bowl winner Rob Gronkowski has announced his retirement from American football.

US Sport • 24 Mar 19

It was another day of glory for Tom Brady (L) and head coach Bill Belichick

Brady & Belichick lap up sweet Super Bowl success

Head coach Bill Belichick had a defiant message for the New England Patriots' detractors after winning his sixth Super Bowl with quarterback Tom Brady.

US Sport • 04 Feb 19

Tom Brady has been at the forefront of a revolution for the Patriots since the turn of the century with five Super Bowl triumphs and nine AFC Championship title

I'm better now than in first Super Bowl, says Tom Brady

History beckons this weekend for Tom Brady, who feels he is a better player now than when he first emerged on to the scene with the New England Patriots.

US Sport • 02 Feb 19

The Los Angeles Rams beat the New Orleans Saints in controversial circumstances in Louisiana

US Judge rules out forcing Rams-Saints replay

Just three days before the Super Bowl, the U.S. judicial system has weighed in and ruled that it will not force a scenario where the schedule of the NFL's upcoming championship game likely would be altered.

US Sport • 31 Jan 19

Tom Brady could continue for another few years

Patriots happy to keep Brady into his mid-40s

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has said he wants to play until age 45, with team owner Robert Kraft not opposed to that.

US Sport • 31 Jan 19

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) sit beside the Vince Lombardi Trophy

Patriots and Rams all smiles ahead of Super Bowl

It was compliments all round as the New England Patriots came face-to-face with the Los Angeles Rams ahead of their Super Bowl LIII showdown on Sunday.

US Sport • 29 Jan 19

The Los Angeles Rams kick off the celebrations

Los Angeles Rams book ticket to the Super Bowl

The Los Angeles Rams punched their ticket to the Super Bowl with kicker Greg Zuerlein holding his nerve to score a field goal from 57 yards in overtime to defeat the New Orleans Saints 26-23.

US Sport • 20 Jan 19

Eagles get the job done to reach the play-offs

Nick Foles completed 25 straight passes as the reigning Super Bowl champions the Philadelphia Eagles made it through to the NFL play-offs.

US Sport • 31 Dec 18

Philadelphia held on despite some fierce late pressure

Eagles soar over Falcons as champs open with win

Two touchdowns from Jay Ajayi helped Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles kick off the season with an 18-12 win over Atlanta Falcons.

US Sport • 07 Sep 18

Nick Foles: 'I wouldn't be up here if I hadn't fallen a thousand times, made mistakes.'

Nick Foles - from brink of retirement to Super Bowl MVP

Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles delivered a heartfelt message about gaining strength through adversity after leading Philadelphia to victory less than two years after pondering retirement.

US Sport • 05 Feb 18

Tom Brady sits dejected following defeat to the Eagles

Brady rules out retirement following Super Bowl defeat

New England Patriots' 40-year-old quarterback Tom Brady ruled out retirement following the Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, saying he would likely return and try again for his sixth NFL title.

US Sport • 05 Feb 18

Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl for the first time

Eagles win Super Bowl in thriller in Minnesota

The Philadelphia Eagles won their first Super Bowl title as they defeated the defending champions the New England Patriots 41-33 in a high-scoring thriller.

Other sport • 05 Feb 18

Tom Brady is chasing a sixth Super Bowl title on Sunday night.

Tom Brady becomes NFL's oldest MVP

The NFL has named New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady as the MVP for the 2017/2018 season.

US Sport • 04 Feb 18

Rob Gronkowski: 'I was just going through the protocol, whatever the standards were.'

Gronkowski gets concussion all-clear for Super Bowl

The New England Patriots received a boost with the news tight end Rob Gronkowski cleared the concussion protocol ahead of Super Bowl LII.

US Sport • 02 Feb 18

'The buzz and the tailgating is brilliant.'

GAA Players' Predictions on the Super Bowl

Former Kilkenny hurler Jackie Tyrrell and former Dublin footballer Mossy Quinn are avid NFL fans, they give their take on Sunday's Super Bowl clash between the Patriots and the Eagles.

Super Bowl • 03 Feb 18