Person: Adrian Peterson

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Saints star Brees immortalised after record-breaking display

Drew Brees used one hand to hold his helmet and the other to wipe away tears.

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Gridiron review: Washington topple Seahawks, 49ers lose to Cardinals

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Trevor Siemian stars as Denver Broncos continue perfect start

Wild Card Round - Green Bay Packers v Washington Redskins

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Rookie Sam Bradford inspires Minnesota Vikings to victory over Aaron Rodgers

Wild Card Round - Seattle Seahawks v Minnesota Vikings

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Minnesota Vikings lose cool as Seattle Seahawks snatch win

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Aaron Rodgers leads Green Bay to Seahawks retribution

NBA places bet on future of gambling

More than ever, sport in the US is becoming intertwined with politics and societal behaviour, with the NFL especially blinded by the glare of public opinion.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2014

Cardinals 'deactivate' NFL player Dwyer in second case of off-field legal issues

Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer became the latest NFL player this week to be sidelined by his team due to off-field legal issues.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2014

Vikings suspend indicted running back Peterson

Minnesota Vikings have announced that running back Adrian Peterson has been suspended indefinitely from all team activities amid his child abuse case.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2014

NFL star Peterson suspended indefinitely amid child abuse allegations

Minnesota Vikings have announced that running back Adrian Peterson has been suspended indefinitely from all team activities amid his child abuse case.

Wed, 17 Sep, 2014

It’s more than the game that matters in NFL

IT’S hard to avoid this repeated hand wringing about the NFL and its inability to stay opaque in our overwhelmingly transparent era of journalism.

Wed, 17 Sep, 2014

Stars on receiving end as league continues to reel

An embattled NFL, reeling from off-field brutality issues, received more bad news with numerous injuries to key players in the second week of an already tumultuous campaign.

Tue, 16 Sep, 2014

America’s favourite sport endures its worst ever week

This has been the NFL’s worst week.

Mon, 15 Sep, 2014

NFL star accused of child abuse

American football player Adrian Peterson has been indicted in Texas on a charge of child abuse after using a branch to discipline his son.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2014

McGregor’s exploits pack a punch online

Conor McGregor’s up-and-down year in MMA made him Ireland’s most googled sports personality, edging out Gareth Bale and the worldwide clicks leader, Oscar Pistorius.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2013

Broncos kick-start year

John Riordan runs the rule over those hoping to impress in the new NFL season.

Sat, 07 Sep, 2013

Super Sunday now on horizon

With the NFL play-offs kicking off this weekend, attention will be divided between three star rookies and one retiring veteran in the most wide-open football post-season in recent years.

Sat, 05 Jan, 2013

Packers stretch unbeaten run to 10

THE Green Bay Packers survived a scare from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before sealing a hard-fought 35-26 win to match their best start to an NFL season in nearly half a century.

Tue, 22 Nov, 2011

Favre makes history as Vikings send Green Bay packing

BRETT FAVRE added another feat to his overflowing resume on Monday night: he’s the first quarterback in history to beat all 32 NFL teams.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2009

Manning-led Giants win seventh-in-a-row

SUPER Bowl champions The New York Giants shrugged off the latest publicity surrounding absent receiver Plaxico Burress to defeat Washington 23-7 on Sunday.

Tue, 02 Dec, 2008

Patriots sink Dolphins to stay on course for perfect season

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS secured a record 15th successive victory in the NFL with a 28-7 success against Miami Dolphins.

Thu, 27 Dec, 2007