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Fate switches dream of being AB to NFL
Stephen Paea grew up dreaming of playing No 8 for the All Blacks. Instead, he'll watch the team play on a field he knows well, as a player for the Chicago Bears.
Stephen Paea grew up dreaming of playing No 8 for the All Blacks. Instead, he'll watch the team play on a field he knows well, as a player for the Chicago Bears.
The recent outpouring of anger towards the NFL over its response to incidents of domestic violence involving players has been an exception rather than the norm in professional sport.
David Beckham has added his voice to the campaign against Scottish independence, urging voters not to ditch a bond which is "the envy of the entire world".
An interesting take on the Ray Rice saga (see B12), after he was initially given a two-match suspension by the NFL for assaulting his then-fiancee, now wife, Janay.
NFL player Michael Sam told reporters that he hoped in future he would be seen "as Michael Sam the football player, instead of as Michael Sam the gay football player".
Who said chivalry was dead? A report yesterday said Rory McIlroy telephoned ex-fiancee Caroline Wozniacki to tell her the wedding - and the relationship - were off.
Viewer survey shows that those costly commercials are quickly forgotten.
The science behind football concussions and brain damage is so compelling that President Obama says he wouldn't allow a son of his to play, writes Jack Tame.
Sean Smith returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown and Tamba Hali scored on an 11-yard fumble return in the Kansas City Chiefs' 23-13 win over the Buffalo Bills.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck threw for three touchdowns and ran for another yesterday, outplaying predecessor Peyton Manning in a 39-33 win over the Denver Broncos.
It will have been closely watched by the New Zealand Rugby Players Association.
The NFL, gripped by fears its sport has fallen victim to reckless and damaging attitudes around defensive technique, has turned to rugby as a guiding light on safe and sustainable practice.
Joe Flacco has his Super Bowl MVP trophy and his first NFL championship ring and now the Baltimore Ravens quarterback says it is time to negotiate a new contract.