NFL hopefuls Charlie Smyth and Jude McAtamney awaiting roster decisions
Down's Charlie Smyth and Derry's Jude McAtamney will receive more clarity on their NFL futures as Tuesday's new season roster cut deadline races into view.
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'Phenomenal' kicker Charlie Smyth pushing hard for starting spot with NFL's New Orleans Saints
Down's Charlie Smyth faces another huge weekend in his burgeoning professional American football career when the New Orleans Saints face the Tennessee Titans in their final NFL pre-season clash on Sunday.
Louis Rees-Zammit shows versatility in home debut for Kansas City Chiefs
Louis Rees-Zammit shrugged off concerns about a back injury to make his first home appearance for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Super Bowl winner Jacoby Jones dies aged 40
Former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and Super Bowl winner Jacoby Jones has died at the age of 40.
NBA draft sets LeBron James and son Bronny up to be LA Lakers team-mates
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Rory Beggan and Mark Jackson secure tryouts with NFL franchises
Gaelic footballers Rory Beggan and Mark Jackson have both secured tryouts with NFL franchises this weekend.
Travis Kelce signs two-year extension with Chiefs
Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a new two-year extension which will reportedly see him become the highest-paid tight end in the NFL. Kelce, who helped the Chiefs to Super Bowl glory in February, has committed his future to the team until 2027. According to reports, the new deal will replace the final two years on the current four-year $57.25 million agreement he signed in August 2020. "Feels good to be in KC. I remember coming here 12 years ago.
Derry kicker Jude McAtamney signs for New York Giants
Former Derry Under-20 footballer Jude McAtamney has joined the NFL's New York Giants as an undrafted free agent.