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LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 20: Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders players fight in the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium on December 20, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

NFL: Eagles defeat Commanders, Bears down Packers in OT

The Philadelphia Eagles secured a second straight NFC East divisional title with a 29-18 victory over the Washington Commanders, while the Chicago Bears completed a stunning 22-16 comeback win in overtime against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC North.

US Sport • 21 Dec 25

Charlie Smyth #39 of the New Orleans Saints warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 7, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

Smyth signs three-year deal with New Orleans Saints

Charlie Smyth has been signed to the New Orleans Saints' 53-man active roster on a three-year deal.

US Sport • 19 Dec 25

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 14: Micah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers walks off the field with a knee injury during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on December 14, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds

Packers v Bears & Smyth stays active - 5 NFL storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of Week 16 of the NFL season, which got underway last night when the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field.

US Sport • 19 Dec 25

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 18: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after catching the game-winning touchdown during overtime to beat the Los Angeles Rams 38-27 at Lumen Field on December 18, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by

Seahawks soar to NFC top seed with OT win over Rams

The Seattle Seahawks clinched a play-off spot as they snatched a 38-37 overtime victory over NFC West title rivals the Los Angeles Rams.

US Sport • 19 Dec 25

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 14: Charlie Smyth #39 of the New Orleans Saints kicks a field goal against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter at Caesars Superdome on December 14, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Gett

Smyth looking to become a permanent Saint

Charlie Smyth is confident that he is in the process of kicking himself into a spot on the permanent first-team squad at New Orleans Saints ahead of Sunday's game against the New York Jets.

US Sport • 17 Dec 25

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

Mahomes goes under the knife after knee injury

Barely 24 hours after a suffering a season-ending injury on Sunday, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had surgery to repair his left knee.

US Sport • 16 Dec 25

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 14: Charlie Smyth #39 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal to defeat the Carolina Panthers 20-17 at Caesars Superdome on December 14, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chr

'Dream scenario' - Smyth revels in game-winning heroics

Charlie Smyth capped off his first home NFL regular season game in style on Sunday night, with a 47-yard winning field goal with six seconds left on the clock that gave the New Orleans Saints the win over their NFC South rival Carolina Panthers.

NFL • 15 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

Rivers returns and AFC East on line - 5 NFL Storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of Week 15 of the NFL season, which got underway last night when the Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.

US Sport • 13 Dec 25

Reed Blankenship of the Philadelphia Eagles, left, tackles Los Angeles Chargers tightend Will Dissly

Chargers' overtime interception seals win over Eagles

Cameron Dicker landed a 54-yard field-goal in overtime to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 22-19 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

US Sport • 09 Dec 25

Smyth tastes victory in second New Orleans Saints start

Charlie Smyth tasted victory in his second start on the bounce for New Orleans Saints as they defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-20 in the NFC South on Sunday.

US Sport • 08 Dec 25

Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions runs in one of his three touchdowns against the Dallas Cowboys

Gibbs scores three touchdowns as Lions see off Cowboys

Jahmyr Gibbs ran for three touchdowns as the Detroit Lions saw off a comeback from the Dallas Cowboys to win 44-30.

US Sport • 05 Dec 25

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 27, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

All eyes on Smyth and Burrow - 5 NFL storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season, which got under way on Thursday night with the Detroit Lions defeating the Dallas Cowboys at Ford Field.

US Sport • 05 Dec 25

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 4: Jahmyr Gibbs #0 of the Detroit Lions runs with the ball to score a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at Ford Field on December 4, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Kev

Gibbs rushes for three touchdowns as Lions down Cowboys

Jahmyr Gibbs ran for three touchdowns as the Detroit Lions saw off a comeback from the Dallas Cowboys to win 44-30.

US Sport • 05 Dec 25

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 01: Hunter Henry #85 of the New England Patriots reaches for extra yards against Dane Belton #24 of the New York Giants during the fourth quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on December 01, 2025 in Foxborough, Mass

Patriots extend streak against inept Giants

Drake Maye threw for 282 yards and two touchdowns to lead the New England Patriots to a 33-15 win over the New York Giants.

US Sport • 05 Dec 25

Charlie Smyth (39) reacts after kicking a field goal during the game between the New Orleans Saints and the Miami Dolphins on November 30, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl.

Smyth reveals family odyssey to see him debut in Miami

Charlie Smyth's family made it from Mayobridge just in time to witness the former Down footballer make his NFL debut in the New Orleans Saints loss to the Dolphins on Sunday, although his 56-yard field goal may prove more memorable for his parents and sisters than the 24-year-old placekicker.

US Sport • 01 Dec 25

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 30: Charlie Smyth #39 of the New Orleans Saints attempts an onside kick against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Gett

Smyth shines on NFL debut but Saints beaten by Dolphins

Irish kicker Charlie Smyth connected on his first regular season field goal attempt and also pulled off a late onside kick, but his New Orleans Saints went down 21-17 at the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

US Sport • 01 Dec 25

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 23: Charlie Smyth #39 of the New Orleans Saints warms up before a preseason game against the Denver Broncos at the Caesars Superdome on August 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images) ***

New Orleans Saints activate Irish kicker Smyth

The New Orleans Saints have promoted Co Down kicker Charlie Smyth to their active roster ahead of Sunday's NFL showdown with the Miami Dolphins.

US Sport • 29 Nov 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

Dallas Cowboys players celebrate eating a smoked turkey after victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Texasorter Tracy Wolfson after the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Kansas City Chiefs on November 27, 2025 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (

Cowboys sink Chiefs on Thanksgiving, Packers win again

Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns as the Dallas Cowboys beat the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28 in a Thanksgiving clash.

US Sport • 28 Nov 25

Smyth's shot and Thanksgiving games - 5 NFL Storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of the 13th week of the 2025 NFL season, which gets underway this evening with a slate of games on Thanksgiving.

US Sport • 27 Nov 25

Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers runs into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter

McCaffrey shines as 49ers shut down Panthers

Christian McCaffrey ran for 89 yards and a touchdown as the San Francisco 49ers overcame a testing first-half stretch from quarterback Brock Purdy to beat the Carolina Panthers 20-9.

US Sport • 25 Nov 25

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 19: Jude McAtamney #99 of the New York Giant reacts as he misses an extra point late in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on October 19, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Gett

Derry's McAtamney released by New York Giants

Derry's Jude McAtamney has been released by the New York Giants.

US Sport • 25 Nov 25

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NFL: Eagles defeat Commanders, Bears down Packers in OT

Smyth signs three-year deal with New Orleans Saints

Packers v Bears & Smyth stays active - 5 NFL storylines

Seahawks soar to NFC top seed with OT win over Rams

Smyth looking to become a permanent Saint

Rodgers guides Steelers to win over Dolphins

Mahomes goes under the knife after knee injury

'Dream scenario' - Smyth revels in game-winning heroics

NFL: Mahomes tears ACL; Smyth nails winning field goal

Falcons seal last-gasp comeback win over Tampa Bay

Rivers returns and AFC East on line - 5 NFL Storylines

Chargers' overtime interception seals win over Eagles

Smyth tastes victory in second New Orleans Saints start

Gibbs scores three touchdowns as Lions see off Cowboys

All eyes on Smyth and Burrow - 5 NFL storylines

Gibbs rushes for three touchdowns as Lions down Cowboys

Patriots extend streak against inept Giants

Smyth reveals family odyssey to see him debut in Miami

Smyth shines on NFL debut but Saints beaten by Dolphins

New Orleans Saints activate Irish kicker Smyth

NFL: Bears ground game helps them clip Eagles' wings

Cowboys sink Chiefs on Thanksgiving, Packers win again

Smyth's shot and Thanksgiving games - 5 NFL Storylines

McCaffrey shines as 49ers shut down Panthers

Derry's McAtamney released by New York Giants

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