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NFL

Last year
2025
Irish NFL star Charlie Smyth signs 3-year deal with Saints
Darnold leads Seahawks to improbable overtime rally against LA Rams
Charlie Smyth: 'The last few days have been crazy. I just felt so ready for the moment'
The Down native has been savouring the reaction after his breakthrough with the New Orleans Saints.
Steelers edge towards NFL playoffs as Dolphins eliminated
Chiefs out of playoffs after decade as Mahomes tears ACL
'Dream scenario' - Former Down footballer Charlie Smyth kicks game-winner in NFL
'Dream scenario' - Charlie Smyth kicks game-winner for Saints
The former Down footballer was on target with a 47-yard field goal.
Atlanta Falcons edge reeling Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Colts set to bring 44-year-old quarter-back Philip Rivers out of retirement
Chargers edge reigning champions Eagles after defensive show
Smyth on the spot again in Saints win, Chiefs' playoff hopes hanging by a thread
Gibbs runs for three touchdowns as Lions down Cowboys to boost NFL playoff bid
Charlie Smyth to start again for Saints after impressive NFL debut
'He missed a game on a Sunday morning and we were all saying, ‘What the f**k is this fella doing?’'
Patriots on brink of playoffs after Giants rout
Young dazzles as Panthers upset Rams, Bills down Steelers
Charlie Smyth kicks 56-yard field goal in impressive NFL debut
Smyth also executed an onside kick as the Saints’ comeback against Miami fell just short.
Charlie Smyth finally lands his big NFL chance with the New Orleans Saints
The former Down goalkeeper has been elevated to the active roster after three-year veteran Blake Grupe was cut earlier this week.
Bears beat Super Bowl champions Eagles in NFL Black Friday clash
Cowboys hold off Chiefs to bolster playoff bid
Love throws four touchdowns as Packers beat Lions for Thanksgiving triumph
Derry's Jude McAtamney released by New York Giants
Mahomes rescues Chiefs to keep play-off hopes alive
Houston Texans sack MVP Allen eight times to beat Buffalo Bills
Grieving Cowboys remember Kneeland as they defeat Raiders
Jets cornerback Boyd in critical condition after shooting
Josh Allen throws three TDs, runs in another three, in brilliant Bills comeback against Tampa Bay
Henderson scores three touchdowns as Patriots top Jets
Hurts on song as defending champions Eagles edge out Packers
Colts get the better of Atlanta as Patriots stretch win streak to seven games
NFL-best Broncos edge Raiders to win seventh in a row
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dies, aged 24
Cardinals stun Cowboys to end five-game losing streak
Allen runs for two touchdowns as Bills overcome Chiefs
Rodgers' Steelers stun Colts, Bears beat Bengals in thriller
Lamar Jackson is back with a bang as Ravens beat Dolphins on Thursday Night Football
Mahomes powers Chiefs over Commanders
Apprentice tames master as Love leads Packers past Rodgers, Steelers
Herbert throws for three touchdowns as Chargers get the better of Vikings
Jude McAtamney re-signed to NY Giants practice squad after whirlwind week