NFL: San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens continue Super Bowl quest
A late Christian McCaffrey touchdown gave the San Francisco 49ers a 24-21 win over the Green Bay Packers and moved them one win from the Super Bowl.
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NFL play-offs preview: Buffalo Bills prep cold welcome for Kansas City Chiefs
The Detroit Lions against the Buffalo Bills would not be the sexiest Super Bowl match-up but no teams and their long-suffering fans are more deserving of a moment in the gridiron spotlight than the two of the USA's blue collar Rust Belt cities.
Rory Beggan and Mark Jackson confirmed in NFL Pathway programme
Rory Beggan and Mark Jackson are among the four Irish athletes who will participate in NFL trials in February.
Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit quits rugby to chase NFL dream as Warren Gatland names Six Nations squad
Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit has been released by his club Gloucester with immediate effect so he can "pursue his dream" of a career in American football.
Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep Super Bowl dream alive
Josh Allen's three touchdown passes and a 57-yard running touchdown of his own led the Buffalo Bills to a 31-17 playoff victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Preview: NFL Wild Card weekend
Saturday, 13 January Cleveland Browns @ Houston Texans (2130)
New England Patriots appoint 37-year-old Jerod Mayo to replace Bill Belichick
The New England Patriots have named inside linebackers coach and former player Jerod Mayo as their new head coach following the departure of long-serving Bill Belichick.
Bill Belichick set to leave New England Patriots after record-breaking era
Bill Belichick is expected to announce the end of his historic reign as New England Patriots coach at a press conference on Thursday afternoon.