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Study of NFL players' brains showed signs of disease
The brains of 99 percent of former NFL players studied showed signs of a disease linked to repeated hits to the head that can lead to aggression and dementia.
NFL gives permission for Raiders to move to Sin City
National Football League team owners have given the green light to the Raiders moving to Las Vegas from Oakland.
Tom Brady's jersey found
The jersey worn by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in last month's Super Bowl has been recovered after apparently being stolen.
warriors still hopeful of Foran playing
Time may be running out but New Zealand Warriors coach Stephen Kearney is still hopeful Kieran Foran will play next month's NRL season opener.
Kubiak retires from NFL
Gary Kubiak has stepped down as head coach of the Denver Broncos a year after leading them to victory in Super Bowl 50 because of health concerns.
Washington blow chance of making NFL play-offs
Quarterback Kirk Cousins threw a late interception as the Washington Redskins blew their chance at a playoff place with a 19-10 NFL home loss to the New York Giants.
Taumalolo to try his hand at official NFL trial in LA
Just hours after playing for the Kiwi rugby league team in the Four Nations final in England yesterday, Jason Taumalolo got on a plane to the United States to try his hand at gridiron. The New Zealand… Audio
Cowboys still richest in NFL
The Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable NFL team for a 10th consecutive year according to an annual survey by business magazine Forbes.
Kaepernick top selling NFL jersey
Colin Kaepernick jerseys were the top-selling jersey on the NFL's official online store today, after he protested racial injustice and police brutality in the United States.
Obama supports Kaepernick's kneel
United States President Barack Obama says San Francisco 49er quarterback Colin Kaepernick was exercising his constitutional right by not standing during the national anthem.
Lasike makes Bears squad
New Zealander Paul Lasike has made the Chicago Bears 53-man squad for the upcoming NFL American Football season. Lasike, a fullback, was a member of the Bears practice squad last...
Damian Bailey: brains, mountaineering, diving, concussion
Kim Hill talks to Professor Damian Bailey, a world leading expert on concussion and the ageing brain, and Director of the Research Institute of Science and Health for the University of South Wales. He… Audio
Hayne's Sevens dream already in doubt
Anti-doping laws could stop Jarryd Hayne from competing at the Rio Olympics, according to former ASADA boss Richard Ings.
Nights' Sport - United States of America
LA Times sports journalist Helene Elliott likes fast moving competitions where pucks are hit by sticks... Los Angeles are finally getting a National Football League team back; and National Basketball… Audio
Broncos win Super Bowl
The Denver Broncos are the new Super Bowl champions after they beat favourites the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50 in San Jose.
NFL investigating Manning over HGH
The NFL has opened an investigation into allegations that Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning had human growth hormone sent to his house.
Panthers vs Cardinals, Broncos vs Patriots
The final four teams to play off for a place in the NFL's Super Bowl have been found, with the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos winning.
Other Sports & The Overseas Sports Correspondents - SPORT USA
LA Times sports journalist Helene Elliott has a penchant for fast moving competitions where pucks are hit by sticks... the upcoming retirement of Kobe Bryant of the NBA's Los Angeles Laker. Audio
49ers still not keen on Hayne
The San Francisco 49ers appear reluctant to give Jarryd Hayne another chance to play an NFL game this season, saying he "needs to learn how to play football".
