Washington NFL team to shed its moniker
The Washington Redskins has confirmed the team is changing its name following pressure from sponsors.
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NFL’s Redskins cave in on name change
One of the most famous US sports teams bows to pressure after race protests sparked by the death of George Floyd.
Redskins embrace native narrative
Native American-themed names, logos and mascots have persisted into this moment of social unrest over racism. The Washington Redskins are the first to embrace change.
US sports star now a $720m man
Patrick Mahomes, who led Kansas City to a Super Bowl win in February, has been rewarded with a record-breaking contract.
Sports world reacts to George Floyd death
The sports world’s reaction to the death of unarmed black man George Floyd leapt leagues and continents as sometimes violent protests continued across America.
NFL planning ‘full season schedule’
The NFL says it is on course to begin its season on time in September.
Adelaide plumber joins NFL’s Eagles
Former Adelaide plumber Matt Leo has fulfilled his dream of making it to the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles taking him as part of the league’s international pathway program.
Ex-Saint takes punt on the NFL
Former Saint Arryn Siposs has become the latest ex-AFL footballer with an opportunity to hit the big time in the NFL.
Buccaneers reunite Patriots stars
Rob Gronkowski planted the seed for a NFL comeback when he played catch with Tom Brady two months ago.
NBA suspends season over coronavirus
Utah Jazz player’s positive test for coronavirus prompts NBA to take the drastic step of halting the season until further notice.
Shakira and Lopez raise the roof
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira took the Super Bowl stage in Miami with a exuberant, seductive display of cultural empowerment.
Chiefs end Wishnowsky’s Super Bowl dream
The far-fetched tale of an Aussie from WA playing in the Super Bowl didn’t get its fairytale end as Kansas City stole the glory.
A Super Bowl show for the ages
Kansas City clinch title with a come-from-behind victory, but it was Shakira and Jennifer Lopez who stole the (halftime) show. | WATCH
49ers have come a long way since Hayne
Australian Mitch Wishnowsky’s Super Bowl-bound San Francisco 49ers are not Jarryd Hayne’s dismal 2015 49ers.
Mahomes key to Chiefs’ crowning glory
Kansas City Chiefs last appeared in the Super Bowl 50 years ago and Patrick Mahomes wants to make sure it has been worth the wait.
Hummer reborn: electric pick-up with punch
A decade after it was discontinued, GM will flag the revival of the Hummer — all 1000 horsepower of it — with ads during the Superbowl.
Aussie punter’s electric dreams
Australian punter Mitch Wishnowsky says he might splash out on a Tesla if his San Francisco 49ers win the Super Bowl next week.
Simmons ‘ridiculously dominant’
Just hours ago, he was named the NBA’s Eastern Conference player of the week. So what awards will Ben Simmons win next week after today’s career-best performance?
Perth punter into Super Bowl
Perth rookie punter Mitch Wishnowsky and his San Francisco 49ers are heading to the Super Bowl.
Chiefs, 49ers in Super Bowl showdown
Patrick Mahomes ended the Kansas City Chiefs’ 50-year wait for a return to the Super Bowl where they will meet the San Francisco 49ers.
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