NFL

The 14-3 Vikings and 12-5 Commanders will open the playoffs on the road because the NFL rewards even the most middling of division winners

The experiment with the 41-year-old quarterback has been a slow-motion car wreck. After Sunday’s latest catastrophic loss, it’s clearer than ever the Jets must turn the page

Student switched from rugby to attend NFL Academy in Loughborough and has earned a scholarship to kick and punt at Boston College

The Atlanta rookie finally took over for Kirk Cousins and showed the Falcons what they have been missing for almost two months: a legitimate starting quarterback

Ravens end losing streak against Steelers to book playoff spot in AFC North

Brought to Minnesota to be a bridge to the next generation, the quarterback is now leading one of the hottest teams in the league

The GAA need to ask that their unique contribution to the nation’s wellbeing is suitably recognised by government and Revenue

Rash of embarrassing incidents at the goalline threatened to cost teams dearly on Sunday

Belichick’s move is unprecedented, in his 49-year coaching career, he has never worked outside the NFL

Sexton will go in a different pathway to that of kickers like Charlie Smyth, working out as a wide receiver/returner

NFL wrap: Sam Darnold shoots the lights out for the Vikings; Puka Nacua toes the line; Mahomes and Chiefs scrape another win

The quarterback was on the scrapheap after a humiliating time with the Broncos. But he has been revived under Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh

NFL star Rob Gronkowski has seen the value of his accidental investment multiply over the last decade

In the dying moments of a crucial game against a hated rival, the Washington Commanders kicker was subjected to a brutal series of humiliations

It wrapped up a bad night for the Cowboys after debris fell from their stadium’s roof as it was opened before the game

On an afternoon that saw Pittsburgh hold off Baltimore and Buffalo end Kansas City’s perfect season, the AFC’s top tier is tightly packed

Wild Sunday for kickers as their errors and heroics helped decide several games

Roger Goodell confirms plans are being discussed for 2025, with Dublin the likely venue

Former Derry U20 becomes first Irish-born player to score in the NFL since 1985

Former Derry under-20 footballer becomes first Irish player to score a point in the NFL in 39 years

‘The goal is not to be the travelling circus and turn up and then go away again ... It’s about putting roots down’

NFL round-up: Browns shock Ravens to end a five-game losing streak; Chiefs beat Raiders to go 7-0

The QB’s injury confirmed what most of us already knew: the Browns’ decision to give him $230m was the worst in NFL history

Ministers rule out dedicated coordination agency at launch of major sports event policy framework

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said there is ‘no doubt’ Ireland will host a game ‘soon’

Dallas were humiliated at home against the Lions, and the blame should be laid at the feet of the team’s misfiring general manager/owner

Announcement comes after the Jets lost 23-17 to the Minnesote Vikings on Sunday

The Bengals quarterback has 12 touchdowns and just two interceptions this season. Yet his team find themselves scraping the barrel

The Super Bowl champions are off to an unbeaten start. But turning Patrick Mahomes into a checkdown artist seems reductive at best

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback believes he may have suffered more than a thousand concussions in 20 seasons in the NFL

A pre-season knee injury for JJ McCarthy pressed Sam Darnold into action for the Minnesota Vikings

Jets win 24-3 over Patriots for first 2-1 start since 2015

Swatragh native in the frame to make NFL debut as starting kicker for Giants after Graham Gano hamstring injury

Jacksonville temporarily rebranded their home in honor of their quarterback, but it just highlighted how he has fallen short of expectations

Officer put on administrative duties after Sunday’s incident ahead of Miami Dolphins’ season opener

New England have lost an all-time great quarterback and coach over the last few seasons, but there are encouraging signs on the rebuild

Wide receiver released after alleged driving violation and is expected to play against Jacksonville

New NFL season brings tantalising opportunity for two Ulster men, Charlie Smyth and Jude McAtamney

Both players were released from their teams yesterday for the final 53 for the NFL season

Derry’s Jude McAtamney also misses out with New York Giants as both players will go on the waiver wire