NFL Playoffs Wrap: Texans, Seahawks through
BROCK Osweiler sparked the Houston Texans over the Raiders and Seattle steamrolled Detroit to kick-start the opening games of the NFL playoffs. Full results here!
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Meet the British NFL star eyeing Super Bowl 51
JAY Ajayi is thrilled to be breaking new ground for Great Britain as he prepares for the NFL playoffs.
Stars and flops: Every NFL team’s season rated
IT’S about that time for NFL teams to be evaluated with the regular season officially in the books and just 12 clubs still fighting for a chance to win it all.
Bengals star Jones arrested on assault charge
BENGALS cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones was arrested in Cincinnati.
Reggie Bush sets embarrassing NFL record
REGGIE Bush didn’t want this kind of history.
Denver coach leaves a year after Super Bowl win
AN emotional Gary Kubiak stepped down as coach of the Denver Broncos, less than a year after he led the team to a Super Bowl crown.
Aussie who beat the odds to be an NFL star
AUSTRALIAN punter Brad Wing is the best player in his position in the NFL right now — in this exclusive Q&A he opens up on life in the league.
Chargers fire coach after up and down season
THE San Diego Chargers fired Mike McCoy following a second straight last-place finish in the AFC West and a third straight season out of the playoffs.
Protesters hang from roof of NFL stadium
PROTESTERS rappelled down from the roof of the U.S. Bank Stadium during the Minnesota Vikings’ season finale against the Chicago Bears.
Romo finally gets game time
DALLAS Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo took his first snaps of the NFL regular season when he entered the game against Philadelphia Eagles.
Bucs’ Martin suspended after failed drug test
THE National Football League has slapped Doug Martin with a suspension after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back failed a drugs test.
NFL rookie buys teammates shotguns for Xmas
A STAGNANT Philadelphia Eagles offense needs weapons. Rookie quarterback Carson Wentz is delivering them, just not the football kind.
Carr hopeful of Super Bowl 51 long shot
THE Oakland Raiders will be counting on backup quarterback Matt McGloin in their first NFL playoff run since 2002 but Derek Carr is already on the road to recovery.
Hayne mate’s shot at horrible NFL record
REGGIE Bush is a long way from his college megastar and Super Bowl-winning days. The running back is at risk of setting the worst imaginable NFL record.
The coach sacked for having too much fun
REX Ryan has been sacked as the coach of perennial strugglers the Buffalo Bills — not because his team was awful — but because he didn’t seem to be hurting enough.
‘Heaviest player to throw a touchdown’
KANSAS City’s 346-pound defensive tackle Dontari Poe punctuated their win over Denver, lining up at quarterback and throwing a jump pass touchdown.
Gruesome injury worse than first expected
SEAHAWKS wide receiver Tyler Lockett had immediate surgery on his severely broken leg, Seattle coach Pete Carroll said.
Young Titans QB gets recovery time update
TENNESSEE quarterback Marcus Mariota will have surgery on his broken leg, Titans coach Mike Mularkey said.
NFL Wrap: Dallas get tricky to down Detroit
HOUSTON clinch the AFC South, Oakland and Tennessee lose their star quarterbacks to injury and Dallas get tricky to defeat Detroit. It’s all in the NFL Wrap!
Irving lights up Warriors in Cavs win
KYRIE Irving caught fire in the last quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers came back from a huge defecit to topple the Golden State Warriors their festive finals rematch. RE-LIVE THE BLOG
Internet goes nuts for US miracle
AMERICAN sports fans just witnessed something they haven’t seen in a very long time, and they’re absolutely loving it.
Aussie ‘weapon’ wowing New York
BRAD Wing and his ‘boomerang’ punt are the toast of New York right now, with the Aussie punter earning special praise from teammates and coaching staff.
Giants cop huge fine for illegal walkie talkies
THE New York Giants have been fined for illegal use of walkie talkies during Dallas Cowboys game.
Raiders, Falcons dominate Pro Bowl picks
THE Oakland Raiders have been recognised for their superb season with an NFL-best seven players named to next month’s Pro Bowl.
NFL rookie’s ludicrous dinner bill
AN NFL rookie has been ruined by an impromptu hazing from teammates that left him staring at a silly dinner bill.
NFL Wrap: Panthers shake up playoff race
REDKINS slip up big-time against Carolina, Raiders seal a playoffs berth and Aaron Rodgers leads Packers to last-gasp win. It’s all in the NFL wrap!
The NFL coaches most likely to be axed
HERE’S a rundown of potential coaching changes to come in the National Football League, and a handicapping of their possible replacements.
Jaguars eye Super Bowl-winning coach
DOUG Marrone has been named interim head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the team may have its eye on a Super Bowl calibre coach.
NFL $99 million disaster booed
THE Houston Texans took a gamble on quarterback Brock Osweiler to the tune of $99 million. Today they finally admitted defeat with one humiliating move.
Jaguars lose patience, fire head coach
JACKSONVILLE have fired NFL head coach Gus Bradley in the aftermath of their 21-20 road loss to Houston.
NFL Wrap: Brady throws 450th TD for game-winner
LE’VEON Bell lights up, Giant win for New York over Dallas, and the Patriots punish Baltimore. It’s all in the Week 14 NFL Wrap!
LA Rams sack coach Jeff Fisher
JEFF Fisher has been fired Monday by the Los Angeles Rams after five seasons.
‘Man punches kangaroo’ vid inspires NFL team
IN the days leading up to the biggest game the Giants have played at home since the 2011 playoffs, their coach showed his team a video of a man punching a kangaroo.
Genius college football trick play
SOUTH Dakota State knew they’d have to get creative in against rivals North Dakota State. But nobody expected this.
Video: Genius college trick play
SOUTH Dakota State knew they’d have to get creative in against rivals North Dakota State. But nobody expected this.
Boston seal blockbuster trade for star pitcher
THE Boston Red Sox have acquired Chris Sale from the Chicago White Sox in a blockbuster trade, it was confirmed.
NFL Wrap: Raiders rising as Super Bowl contenders
THE Silver and Black command control in the AFC West, Kansas City beat Atlanta in historic fashion, and Tom Brady breaks another record. It’s all in the NFL Wrap!
Brady overtakes Peyton to break NFL record
TOM Brady has surpassed Peyton Manning’s record for the most NFL wins by a quarterback with his 201st victory.
Rams re-sign coach yet to post winning season
THE Los Angeles Rams have given coach Jeff Fisher and general manager Les Snead contract extensions despite several seasons of mediocrity.
Patriots star Gronkowski to have surgery
NEW England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski is to miss the remainder of the season after opting for back surgery to fix a herniated disk, reports said.
Ex-NFL player killed in New Orleans
FORMER National Football League player Joe McKnight was shot and killed after an apparent road rage incident.
Bears QB Cutler to have season-ending surgery
CHICAGO Bears quarterback Jay Cutler will undergo surgery on his injured shoulder and will likely miss the remainder of the NFL.
NFL Wrap: Packers break drought
AARON Rodgers tossed two touchdown passes as the Green Bay Packers snapped a four-game losing streak. See what else happened in Week 12 of the NFL.
AP back in action after knee operation
MINNESOTA Vikings running back Adrian Peterson began sprinting again as he battles back to fitness after a knee injury.
Cespedes seals $110M deal with Mets
YOENIS Cespedes is staying with the New York Mets – again. After testing free agency, the slugging outfielder has agreed to a new contract.
NFL coach’s $1m double-cross of superstar
BILL Belichick is renowned as the NFL’s most cold-blooded operator, as a high-profile star who made the mistake of asking for his advice found out.
NFL giants circling Taumalolo, Holmes
AT least four NFL teams have expressed interest in taking a second look at Jason Taumalolo and Valentine Holmes after their impressive Los Angeles workout.
Taumalolo, Holmes ready to impress 15 NFL teams
IF Jason Taumalolo has his way he will be living in sunny California and suiting up in the menacing silver and black of the Oakland Raiders.
How NFL trade disaster killed two seasons
SAM Bradford — the most expensive rental in the NFL — will have the distinct dishonour of killing two Minnesota Vikings seasons in one.
All Aussie finalists up for college football award
AUSSIES are officially beating America at their own game in college football. All three finalists announced for the Ray Guy Award, hail from Down Under.
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