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NFL: Patriots will defend Super Bowl crown against Eagles

Defending champion New England booked a third Super Bowl trip in four seasons on Sunday, edging Jacksonville 24-20 to reach an NFL championship showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Soure:AFP: 2018/1/22 19:03:39

Brady on a mission as Patriots face Titans

The Tennessee Titans can expect to feel the full wrath of an aggrieved Tom Brady and the New England Patriots as the defending Super Bowl champions launch their postseason campaign on Saturday.
Soure:AFP: 2018/1/12 23:38:40

Owls cock-a-hoot

Wide receiver Austin Maloney, No.15 of the FIU Golden Panthers, is stopped by defensive back Mike Jones, No.10 of the Temple Owls, during the third quarter of the Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl on Thursday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. Temple earned its third bowl win in program history, a 28-3 victory over the Panthers.
Soure:AFP: 2017/12/22 22:33:39

Top QBs duel in Patriots, Steelers Sunday clash

Tom Brady will aim to extend his record of dominance over Ben Roethlisberger as the New England Patriots face the Pittsburgh Steelers in a pivotal clash between the two NFL heavyweights on Sunday.
Soure:AFP: 2017/12/15 22:38:39

Goff vs Wentz in maiden QB matchup

Rising stars Jared Goff and Carson Wentz will face each other for the first time since being drafted one-two in the 2016 NFL draft when the Los Angeles Rams host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Soure:AFP: 2017/12/8 22:58:39

Eagles eye playoffs in Seahawks test

The Philadelphia Eagles will aim to become the first team to seal their place in the NFL playoffs on Sunday as they chase victory over a depleted Seattle Seahawks.
Soure:AFP: 2017/12/1 21:48:40

Brady, Patriots ready to hit heights in Mexico

After conquering Mile High Stadium, Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are focused on scaling a new summit as the Super Bowl champions make their debut in the thin air of Mexico City on Sunday.
Soure:AFP: 2017/11/17 21:18:40

Seahawks top Cardinals; Sherman likely out for season

Russell Wilson threw for two touchdowns as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Arizona Cardinals 22-16 on Thursday but the victory was costly as cornerback Richard Sherman sustained a ruptured Achilles.
Soure:AFP: 2017/11/10 22:33:39

Brady, Patriots look to put foot down in playoff

Tom Brady has called on the New England Patriots to step on the accelerator this weekend as they aim to speed away from their rivals in an unusually crowded AFC East divisional race.
Soure:AFP: 2017/10/27 21:08:39

Former NBA star Marbury buys China gridiron team

The China Arena Football League (CAFL), China's professional American football league, on Friday announced an agreement with CBA and NBA basketball star Stephon Marbury that will make him the owner of the league's franchise in Beijing.
Soure:Global Times: 2017/10/20 22:13:39

US Vice President Pence exit football game after players knelt during anthem

US Vice President Mike Pence walked out of an Indianapolis football game Sunday after several players kneeled in protest during the national anthem.
Soure:Xinhua: 2017/10/9 8:11:41

Trump's attack on NFL triggers firestorm

The National Football League (NFL)'s controversy with US President Donald Trump isn't going away. On the contrary, it could scorch to other fields as more sports stars and media involved in it.
Soure:Xinhua: 2017/10/8 6:29:26

Spot on

Shanghai SIPG striker Hulk celebrates after scoring against Guangzhou Evergrande during the second leg of their Asian Champions League quarterfinal tie on Tuesday in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. Having won the first leg 4-0, SIPG lost the second leg 5-1 but won 5-4 in the shootout.
Soure:IC: 2017/9/12 23:08:39

Goetze ready to return to Borussia Dortmund after seven month absence

The Yellow Blacks from Borussia Dortmund have not been blessed with good fortune as of late. The troublesome farce around Ousmane Dembele is an ongoing debacle. The 20-year-old Frenchman wants to join the Spanish giant FC Barcelona and is on strike, refusing to get in contact with Dortmund officials.
Soure:Xinhua: 2017/8/18 17:37:02

China-South Korea match to be 'purely a football event'

The upcoming World Cup qualifier in Changsha, Central China's Hunan Province will be purely a sporting event between the Chinese national football team and their South Korean counterpart, said a senior Chinese football commentator.
Soure:Global Times: 2017/3/14 21:28:39

New England Expects

The world will be watching when the coin is tossed to signal the start of Super Bowl LI on Sunday night at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. This year's culmination of the NFL season sees a clash for the ages, with the Atlanta Falcons - victors over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship game - taking on the New England Patriots - winners of the AFC Championship game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It just wasn't the Super Bowl anyone was expecting.
Soure:Global Times: 2017/2/3 5:03:39

Manchester United becomes world's richest club last season

English Premier League side Manchester United generated the most revenue of any football club in the world in the 2015-16 season, according to a report published by Deloitte.
Soure:Xinhua: 2017/1/19 21:09:11

Brazil, Colombia to play friendly at Rio's Olympic stadium

A friendly match between Brazil and Colombia that will raise funds for victims of families affected by the Chapecoense plane crash will be played at Rio's Olympic stadium on January 25, the Brazilian football federation said on Monday.
Soure:Xinhua: 2016/12/20 7:55:40