‘NFL part of British culture - I was recognised in Tesco!’

The NFL's growth in the UK can be measured in TV figures, in ticket sales, in jerseys purchased, in Flag Football participation, in social media following, or in Efe Obada's case - supermarket recognition.

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Marlin Briscoe, first Black starting QB in Super Bowl era, dies aged 76

Marlin Briscoe, who became the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League more than 50 years ago, died aged 76 on Monday.

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Baltimore Ravens confirm death of linebacker Ferguson

The Baltimore Ravens have confirmed the death of NFL linebacker Jaylon Ferguson, aged 26. 

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Four-time Super Bowl winner Gronkowski retires again

Four-times Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski called time on his career for a second time on Tuesday following his two-year stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Lawyer says 20 of 24 cases against Deshaun Watson settled

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has reached confidential settlements with 20 of the 24 massage therapists who filed civil lawsuits against him alleging sexual misconduct, according to the attorney representing the women.

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From Loughborough to the NFL for Odeleye: 'I had to turn my phone to Do Not Disturb!'

It's 7.15am in Houston, but mid-morning for Texans defensive end Adedayo Odeleye as he sits down, proudly sporting team apparel, to chat to Sky Sports having been awake for well over two hours.

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Brady in Hollywood? QB not planning to match The Rock's acting success

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady discusses his plans after his eventual retirement but says he doesn't plan to carve out an acting career on the scale of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.

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