American actor who starred as Sylvester Stallone’s heavyweight boxing opponent Apollo Creed in the Rocky films
November 2022
Ray Guy, widely known as greatest punter of all time, dies at age of 72
Ray Guy, widely considered the greatest punter in history and known for his all-round athleticism, has died at the age of 72
September 2022
Think Tom Brady is an ironman? George Blanda was still playing at 48
The quarterback and kicker was judged too old by the Bears when he was in his early 30s. He was approaching his sixth decade when his career finally ended
May 2020
Can the Las Vegas Raiders replace the fanaticism of the Black Hole?
The team is scheduled to play its first season in Nevada after moving from California. Whether they can replicate Oakland’s fans is debatable
December 2019
From the Browns to Aaron Rodgers: the NFL season's biggest disappointments
The likes of Lamar Jackson and Michael Thomas have dazzled in 2019. But others in the NFL have failed to live up to expectations
November 2019
Critics such as me thought Jon Gruden's Raiders were a joke. We were wrong
Oakland Raiders edge LA Chargers for second thrilling win in five days
October 2019
Chicago Bears v Oakland Raiders, Tottenham's first NFL game - in pictures
Oakland’s early arrival pays off against Bears and Jacobs profits
NFL takes over the Tottenham Hotspur stadium – in pictures
Vontaze Burfict's history of violence proved too much even for the NFL
September 2019
NFL bans Raiders' Vontaze Burfict for rest of season after brutal hit
Antonio Brown set for New England Patriots debut despite rape lawsuit
NFL star Antonio Brown accused of raping former trainer in lawsuit
Star wideout Antonio Brown, cut by Raiders, joins Patriots in shock move
Brown set to play for Raiders after summer of frostbite, fallouts and fines
Raiders reportedly suspend Antonio Brown after 'screaming match' with GM
August 2019
Antonio Brown loses grievance after reported threat to quit NFL over helmet
Oakland Raiders receiver Antonio Brown has lost his grievance with the NFL over his use of an old helmet that is no longer certified as safe
Oakland star Antonio Brown could quit NFL over helmet standoff, report says
The All-Pro wide receiver has reportedly drawn a line in the sand with the Raiders over his desire to wear his preferred helmet, which is no longer approved
Oakland's Antonio Brown reportedly felled by frostbite in cryotherapy gaffe
The Raiders’ star wideout, who hasn’t practiced since July, reportedly burned his feet after entering a cryotherapy machine without the proper footwear
