NFL star played half of game with two broken vertebrae
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Anger over Super Bowl halftime show snub
Fans were not happy with the act picked to headline the Super Bowl halftime show.
NFL player quits game at halftime, announces retirement
An NFL player sensationally announced his retirement during halftime of a big loss.
How sport became Trump's biggest enemy
It might just be sport that sticks the biggest spear in Trump's side, writes Paul Lewis.
Watch: Full Nike ad which sparked controversy
The Nike ad featuring former NFL star Colin Kaepernick has been revealed in full.
Devlin: Nike have tainted worthy cause with marketing ploy
Kaepernick is now effectively getting paid for his protest says Martin Devlin.
Trump: Nike 'is getting absolutely killed' over Kaepernick ad
Donald Trump took aim at Nike and at the NFL in a tweet
Nike loses $5 billion after Kaepernick ad
The backlash has reportedly cost the sportswear company $5 billion - but it may not matter
Nike's Kaepernick campaign creates $65 million in buzz in one day
The controversy can't be a surprise to the sportswear company.
People are destroying their Nike gear in protest at new face of ad campaign
The controversial new face of Nike prompts some to burn products in disgust.
Kaepernick named face of Nike campaign
"We believe Colin is one of the most inspirational athletes of this generation," says Nike
NFL star's insensitive Instagram gaffe
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady needs to work on his social media game.
Star signs mindblowing, richest ever NFL deal
The two-time NFL MVP will pocket $547,000 per day and $110 million in six months.
Which All Blacks would make it in the NFL?
Could any of the current crop of All Blacks make the jump to American Football?
54 dozen eggs! A week feeding an NFL team
The Redskins squad can eat up to 397 kgs of fish, 54 dozen eggs and 50 watermelons.
Why Tom Brady hung up on radio interview
For the second time this year, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady abruptly ended an interview
Ex-NFL star 'sobbed during gay confession'
NFL star and convicted murderer confessed to being gay days before he took his own life.
NFL money waster's obnoxious restaurant tip
A former NFL star made an absurdly generous gesture when he left a massive tip.
Man found dead in New York Giants star's home
Police investigating whether victim was 'strangled or suffocated' inside NJ property.
Wife of former NFL star stands by him after rape claims
He stands accused of targeting five women in charges including rape and kidnapping.
Super Bowl champs to skip Trump visit
Eagles players disagree with the NFL's new national anthem policy.
Shannon: Trump made 'peace' where it matters... the NFL
Is POTUS finally making America great again, asks Kris Shannon.
NFL owners can now fine players that protest anthem
NFL owners approved a new national anthem policy
Auckland-born linebacker chasing NFL dream
Andrew Motuapuaka knows a thing or two about starting from scratch.
NFL team 'pimped out' cheerleaders
A damning report described an NFL team's shocking treatment of their cheerleaders.
NFL player says he needs one thing to continue career: weed
Running back Mike James experiences chronic pain every day.
Tackle football before age 12 could result in earlier CTE symptoms
Youth exposure to tackle football could have dramatic effects in later life.
Next Jarryd Hayne: League giant drafted in NFL
America is calling him 'that rugby dude', but that might soon change.
Super Bowl champ slams Jarryd Hayne
Fresh details of Jarryd Hayne's stint in the US have emerged.
OJ Simpson fears he may have CTE
After 11 years in NFL, OJ Simpson fears he may have the football-linked brain disease.
Former New Zealand NFL player scores on rugby debut
New Zealander Paul Lasike has made a bulldozing rugby debut for the United States
Coach killed in shooting: 'He used his body to shield others'
Football coach Aaron Feis was killed in the Florida high school shooting protecting others
Tennis superstar burns Super Bowl date
The love found over a Super Bowl tweet appears to be over.