Tom Brady sparked the New England Patriots to their seventh consecutive victory in a 34-9 rout of Detroit, while Indianapolis receiver T.Y. Hilton scored a touchdown for his newborn daughter.

Tom Brady won the battle of the marquee quarterbacks over Peyton Manning, while the Arizona Cardinals knocked off the Dallas Cowboys to claim the NFC’s best record.

Menelik Watson admits he can scarcely believe that his journey has taken him from Longsight in Manchester to one of the NFL’s most storied franchises.

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.

Tiger Woods described his recovery from back surgery as a "very slow process" that offered him no timetable on when he can return for a summer filled with big championships.

The Green Bay Packers needed their biggest comeback in history on Sunday to somehow keep their play-off hopes alive ahead of the long-awaited return of Aaron Rodgers from injury.

In the small hours of Monday morning, just south of a bitterly cold Boston, Tom Brady and the New England Patriots finally overcame the Denver Broncos in an instant NFL classic that provided almost everything.

Even weary fans of the Dallas Cowboys could not have imagined how they would succumb to their nightmare defeat by the Detroit Lions when apparently in control of their NFC clash in Motown on Sunday.

Just short of 100 points were scored in an incredible Texas shoot-out between the Denver Broncos and the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday which left Peyton Manning’s Broncos in control of one of the three unbeaten records in the NFL thanks to a 51-48 win.

The Patriots, Saints and Dolphins joined the Kansas Chiefs with their third straight victories of the new season while the New York Giants and Washington Redskins were left wondering where their first wins will come from after embarrassing defeats.

As the kick-off was dropping into Jacoby Jones’ hands deep in his end zone, every Baltimore Ravens fan in the stadium and Dallas Cowboy on the pitch expected him to take a knee.

The first appearance by Tiger Woods in America this year has inevitably dominated the build-up to the AT&T National pro-am at Pebble Beach this week.

MICHAEL VICK had a rough return to Atlanta last night, suffering a concussion along with defeat as the Falcons beat the Philadelphia Eagles 35-31 in the Georgia Dome on Sunday night.

Jessica Simpson started dating NFL football player Eric Johnson last month, it has been revealed.

IT is the stuff of sporting fairytale. Yesterday Waterford teenager Kevin Phelan secured a place alongside the world’s greatest golfers by qualifying for next week’s US Open in spectacular fashion.

Jessica Simpson says Billy Corgan is “very, very dear” to her.

Billy Corgan says his rumoured romance with Jessica Simpson was “like being in a cartoon”.

The 29-year-old singer-and-actress Jessica Simpson – who has been dating Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan since late last year – has taken their relationship into her professional life after pictures appeared on twitter of the blonde beauty in the recording studio with the rocker and producer Kerry Brown.

Jessica Simpson is taking things slowly with her new boyfriend Billy Corgan.

Jessica Simpson wants a man who can intellectually stimulate her.

Jessica Simpson has been banned from her ex-boyfriend’s house.

Nick Lachey – who married Jessica Simpson in 2002 before they divorced in 2006 – has heard about his ex-wife’s recent split from Tony Romo, but has no intention of rekindling their romance.

Jessica Simpson has been having long phone conversations with her ex-husband.

Jessica Simpson’s boyfriend dumped her after he found text messages from her ex-lover.

Jessica Simpson's father has been blamed for ruining her romance with Tony Romo.

Singer Jessica Simpson and American football star Tony Romo have split.

Singer Jessica Simpson has shot down rumours that she is expecting a baby with her boyfriend, American footballer Tony Romo.

Jessica Simpson has no regrets over her reality TV show 'Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica', insisting the doomed programme is not to blame for her divorce from husband and co-star Nick Lachey.

THE Tennessee Titans remained unbeaten in the NFL as Rob Bironas booted a 41-yards field goal to seal a 19-16 overtime victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night.

Country star Carrie Underwood has laughed off reports of a feud with Jessica Simpson, insisting she has nothing against the singer/actress for dating her ex Tony Romo.

Jessica Simpson has laughed off rumours she's engaged to American footballer beau Tony Romo after the couple was reportedly spotted shopping for rings together.

ARIZONA scored a touchdown off a blocked punt to finish off a wild 30-24 overtime victory over Dallas on Sunday as the NFL produced a flurry of frenetic endings.

Jessica Simpson has vowed to cut off communication with her famous exes Nick Lachey and John Mayer - because she is desperate to start a new life with Tony Romo.

Pop star Jessica Simpson has vowed to cut off communication with her famous exes Nick Lachey and John Mayer - because she is desperate to start a new life with Tony Romo.

Jessica Simpson has lashed out at country singer Carrie Underwood for insinuating she still keeps in touch with her American football star boyfriend Tony Romo.

Pop star Jessica Simpson is set to join her boyfriend Tony Romo on the American football field - she has signed to star alongside him in a new sports show.

Jessica Simpson always knew she would split up with John Mayer - because she felt destined to be with someone else.

Singer Jessica Simpson has furiously denied media speculation her father Joe wields control over her love life, branding the reports "ludicrous".

Jessica Simpson was left dazzled by boyfriend Tony Romo's rocking skills at Hollywood's Key Club on Monday night when he took the stage for a rendition of Gus 'n Roses anthem 'Sweet Child o' Mine'.

Jessica Simpson has blasted rumours she has split up with boyfriend Tony Romo, insisting they are still very much in love.

Jessica Simpson wants her American football star boyfriend Tony Romo to star in her next music video.

Jessica Simpson and her boyfriend Tony Romo put on a show of unity at the weekend, when they stepped out together for a cosy meal in Dallas, Texas amid rumours of a break-up.

Jessica Simpson has hit out at fans of American football team the Dallas Cowboys, for dubbing her a bad luck charm.

Carrie Underwood has experienced heartbreak at the hands of an unfaithful partner - but refuses to name the cheating boyfriend.