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Tyler Bass Boots Bills Past Rams 37-34 in Overtime Classic
Tyler Bass drills a 45-yard field goal late in overtime as Buffalo outlasts the LA Rams 37-34 in a wild, back-and-forth shootout.
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Josh Allen Ends Overtime Curse as Bills Edge Rams in Wild 37-34 Thriller
After seven straight overtime losses, Josh Allen finally broke through, powering Buffalo past Matthew Stafford and the Rams on a chaotic Monday night.
49ers' Dre Greenlaw Suspended One Game for Headbutting Seahawks' Ernest Jones IV
The NFL has benched San Francisco linebacker Dre Greenlaw for a game after he headbutted a helmetless Ernest Jones IV during Sunday's wild win over Seattle.
Chase's Catch and McBride's Feet Steal the Week 5 NFL Highlights
Ja'Marr Chase's highlight grab and Trey McBride's slick footwork headline the plays that had everyone talking in Week 5 of the NFL.
Jets Sack Deshaun Watson Eight Times as Browns Hype Train Derails
Three straight game-winning drives had Cleveland dreaming, then the Jets sacked Deshaun Watson eight times and the Browns fell flat.
49ers and Vikings stay perfect as NFL Week 5 delivers a rare tie
San Francisco and Minnesota stay unbeaten through five games, and a rare tie adds an unusual twist to another gripping Sunday in the NFL.
Daniels' Costly Scramble Leaves Commanders Stuck in 27-27 Tie
Jayden Daniels held the ball with 12 seconds left in overtime, the clock ran out, and Washington had to settle for a stunning tie with the Giants.
Cam Little's 57-Yard Boot Lifts Jaguars Past Eagles in London Thriller
Cam Little drilled a 57-yard field goal as time expired to give Jacksonville a 19-17 win over Philadelphia at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Jaguars Shock Eagles in Wild Finish as NFL Week Five Delivers Chaos
Jacksonville's stunning upset in Philadelphia, an early Bengals strike and a London brawl made for a dramatic NFL Week Five.
Two Ejected as Jaguars-Eagles Kickoff Brawl Erupts in London
A 90-yard Jaguars kickoff return TD was wiped out and two players were sent off after chaos at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
49ers Bring Unbeaten Run to Seattle for Huge NFC West Showdown
San Francisco's perfect record meets defending champion Seattle in a Sunday clash that could define the NFC West race.
Mike Ditka, Iron Man of the Chicago Bears, Dies at 86
The Hall of Fame tight end and Super Bowl XX-winning coach who defined Chicago football toughness has passed away at 86, his family announced.
Bucky Irving's Two Touchdowns Power Buccaneers Past Cowboys in Dallas
Bucky Irving scored twice as Tampa Bay stunned Dallas 24-16 on the road to claim its first win of the season.
Bucky Irving Runs Wild as Buccaneers Stun Cowboys for First Win
Bucky Irving's career-best 165 rushing yards and two touchdowns powered Tampa Bay past Dallas for the Buccaneers' first win of the season.
NFL tapping into African market with annual competitions
The NFL came to Kenya this weekend for its latest competition on the African continent as it seeks to win converts to the sport.
US sports have increasingly sought to break into t
Jaguars Get Green Light for Orlando Move During Stadium Rebuild
Jacksonville's NFL franchise will temporarily relocate to Orlando for the entire 2027 season while their home stadium undergoes major renovations.
NFL Owners Split on 18-Game Season Push as Player Safety Concerns Mount
Top franchise bosses from Indianapolis, Kansas City, Cleveland and New England are driving discussions to extend the regular season.
Silver Lake Boss Gets Green Light to Buy Majority Stake in Raiders
NFL owners clear the path for Egon Durban to potentially become the Raiders' new majority owner in a groundbreaking succession deal.
OBJ Courts Giants Return in Arizona NFL Meetings Sit-Down
The superstar receiver pitched his comeback case to New York's coaching staff during league meetings this week.
NFL Owners Shake Up Replay System With Game-Changing Vote
League bosses green-light major officiating overhaul as referee negotiations heat up behind closed doors.
NFL Owners Drop Major Bombshells at Phoenix Meeting
From trade whispers to franchise moves, here's what went down behind closed doors in the desert.
Goodell Stands Firm on Rooney Rule Despite Florida Legal Threats
NFL commissioner doubles down on diversity hiring policy as political pressure mounts from state officials.
Lagos to Lombardi - Nigeria's 34-year road to NFL Super Bowl history with the Seattle Seahawks
Last Sunday, as confetti rained down on Levi's Stadium and the Seattle Seahawks celebrated their 29-13 Super Bowl LX victory over the New England Patriots, three of their champions
The Legend of "Iceman" Caleb Williams grows but Bears come short in OT
Caleb Williams delivered another electric late-game performance in the divisional round, but his heroics could not save the Chicago Bears’ season. A breathtaking fourth-down touchd
Bills Fire Head Coach Sean McDermott After Nine Seasons, Ending Transformative but Title‑Less Era
The Buffalo Bills have fired head coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons, ending one of the most successful but ultimately Super Bowl‑less eras in franchise history. The move come
Russell Wilson Commits to Develop American Football in Benin Republic
Russell Wilson is on his way to becoming a citizen of Benin. The Giants quarterback recently visited the francophone country for the first time this month, and spoke about his plan
Darnold Downplays Oblique Injury Ahead of Seahawks’ Divisional Clash with 49ers
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was added to the team’s injury report Thursday with an oblique injury, leaving his status questionable for Saturday’s
Eze Shines With Hat-Trick as Arsenal Thrash Toothless Tottenham 4–1
Eberechi Eze scored a hat-trick as Arsenal outclassed Tottenham Hotspur on their way to inflicting a 4-1 Premier League (PL) humiliation on them, extending the Gunners’ longest wi
Record-Breaking Seahawks Star Jaxon Smith-Njigba Continues to Make His Case for NFL MVP
Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season saw Africa's standout offensive and defensive players of the campaign so far respectively - Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Nate Landman - go head-to-head as
Barcelona Agrees €44m Sponsorship Deal with Conflict-Hit DR Congo
Barcelona players will have "DR Congo - Heart of Africa" emblazoned on the back of their training shirts from the start of next season, after the top Spanish football team agreed
Ndamukong Suh Announces Official Retirement from NFL
Ndamukong Suh officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Saturday. The defensive tackle's announcement was timed to commemorate a year passing since his father died.
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Moro Ojomo and CJ Uzomah Win the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles
In Sunday’s Super Bowl—the championship of American football—Moro Ojomo and C.J. Uzomah were part of the victorious Philadelphia Eagles.
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Morocco Confirmed as Co-Host of the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain, Portugal
Morocco has been confirmed as one of the hosts for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, marking a monumental moment in African football.
Alongside Spain and Portugal, the North Afric
John Metchie III, who missed his rookie season due to leukemia, scores first NFL TD
John Metchie III once faced the real possibility of never playing football again. But on Sunday, in the first half of the Houston Texans’ game against the Detroit Lions, the wide
Russell Okung's Genius Decision Has Earned Him A Fortune
Former NFL offensive lineman Russell Okung made a big risk when he put in a special request for how his salary should be paid out when he signed for the Carolina Panthers - but it
Browns Linebacker Owusu-Koramoah Suffers “Scary” Neck Injury
Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah had to be immobilized and carted off the field Sunday after injuring his neck while making a tackle in the third quarter of Cleveland's 29-24 vi
Osi Umenyiora inducted into London Games Ring of Honour
NFL’s inaugural International Ring of Honor ceremony honored Osi Umenyiora, retired New York Giants defensive end and two-time Super Bowl champion, who has remained heavily involv
Senegal sacks Aliou Cisse as Teranga Lions coach
Senegal have decided to part company with coach Aliou Cisse, who led them to their Africa Cup of Nations triumph in 2022 and the past two World Cup tournaments.
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Salah's penalty miss sinks Liverpool.
Leicester managed to beat Liverpool 1:0 in the toughest game of the gameweek.
Mohamed Salah miseed a penalty in the 15th minute after Wilfired Ndidi fouled him in the box. The Eg
Time magazine lists Lewis Hamilton, Naomi Osaka among 100 most influential people of 2020
Formula One star Lewis Hamilton been listed among Time magazine’s most influential people of 2020.
The Mercedes driver is joined on the list by some other athletes of colour, inclu
New Orleans Saints 24-34 Las Vegas Raiders: First TDs in new Raiders stadium
The Las Vegas Raiders, formerly known as the Oakland Raiders, have officially kicked off their NFL adventure.
The Raiders took on the New Orleans Saints at the newly-unveiled Alleg
Arsenal legend Ian Wright visits Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s dad for contract talks
Ian Wright visited Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's dad after insisting that the Gunners need to secure the striker's future.
Aubameyang was at his influential best during Arsenal’s op
Dillian Whyte’s title dream shattered after KO defeat to Alexander Povetkin
Alexander Povetkin inflicted a second career defeat on Dillian Whyte with a stunning fifth-round knockout on Saturday.
Povetkin (now 36-2-1, 25 KOs) had lost all four rounds pr
Seattle Seahawks sack Kemah Siverand for sneaking female guest into team hotel
Seattle Seahawks have sacked rookie CB Kemah Siverand after he was caught trying to sneak an unauthorized visitor into the team hotel.
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero,
South Sudan refugee olympian appointed UNHCR goodwill ambassador
South Sudanese refugee athlete Yiech Pur Biel has been appointed by the UN refugee agency as the UNHCR’s newest goodwill ambassador in a bid to champion refugees rights.
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49ers’ Travis Benjamin opts out of NFL season
Travis Benjamin has become the first San Francisco 49ers player to opt-out of the 2020 NFL season.
The newly-acquired wide receiver will, therefore, not be playing at the Bay A
Jamzie Olawale opts out of 2020 NFL season due to COVID-19
Cowboys fullback Jamize Olawale has opted out of the 2020 NFL season due to COVID-19 concerns.
Olawale, an eight-year veteran, joins CB Maurice Canday and WR Stephen Guidry as
Jeremy Hill confirms signing for Raiders
Jeremy Hill is officially back in the NFL after confirming his move to the Las Vegas Raiders.
The running back has been linked to the side for weeks, and an agreement has
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson Voted NFL’s top player
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been named the No. 1 player on the “Top 100 Players of 2020.”
Jackson was voted by his fellow athletes as the top player in the e
Austin Ekeler not confident NFL season will happen with COVID-19 still rampant
NFL star Austin Ekeler is unsure whether the 2020 NFL season can go ahead as planned, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc.
The LA Chargers running back said effor
Super Bowl Champion Michael Bennett retires from NFL
Veteran defensive end Michael Bennett announced Tuesday he's retiring from the NFL.
The Super Bowl champion took to Instagram to announce his retirement after an 11-year N.F.L.
Patrick Mahomes worth more than $500 million, says Tyreek Hill
Kansas City Chiefs player Tyreek Hill believes teammate Patrick Mahomes is worth more than $500 million.
Earlier this month, Mahomes signed a record-breaking, mouthwa
Police arrests Texans’ Kenny Stills at Louisville protest
NFL superstar Kenny Stills was arrested on Tuesday after joining hundreds of others in a protest in Louisville.
The 28-year-old participated in a demonstration at the home
NFL star Tyrann Mathieu pays for funeral cost of 9-year-old who was shot dead
Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu has covered the funeral costs of a nine-year-old who was killed in New Orleans.
The deceased, Devante Bryant, was k
Henry Ruggs slams NFL’s over new rule limiting postgame interactions
NFL star has criticised the NFL’s new rule which is set to limit interactions between players in the league.
The Oakland Raiders wide receiver expressed his bemusement, insisti
Malik Jackson criticizes lack of safety/financial guarantee for NFL players
NFL star Malik Jackson believes the NFL and the NFLPA have done very little to guarantee safety and financial security ahead of the 2020 regular season.
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Colin Kaepernick to release series on netflix about his high school years
Colin Kaepernick has teamed up with Ava DuVernay for a Netflix series exploring the story of the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick to life in a new mini-seri
Former NFL MVP Cam Newton signs one-year contract with New England Patriots
Free agent quarterback Cam Newton has agreed to a one-year deal with the New England Patriots.
The 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player will join the six-time Super Bowl champions on
NFL star Ezekiel Ansah enstooled as chief in Ghana
The NFL’s Ezekiel Nana Ansah has been enstooled as a sports development chief in his native Ghana.
He was enstooled by the Akuapem Traditional Council, with his stool name
Emmanuel Achor reveals high hopes as he begins tenure with Fox Sports
Former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho says he is most excited about his new role with Fox Sports.
The 29-year-old has landed a big job with Fox Sports after parting ways wit
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