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NFL great John Madden dies at 85

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) – NFL coaching great John Madden, whose influence extended through a long broadcasting career and into the age of video games, died on Tuesday at 85, the league said. Madden was a Hall of Fame coach at the Oakland Raiders, joining the club as an assistant coach in 1967 and taking over the head coaching job two seasons later. At 32 he was one of the youngest coaches in league […]

Rams ace taunts Brady over age ahead of Super Bowl

ATLANTA, United States (AFP) – Los Angeles Rams cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman has risked the wrath of Tom Brady after claiming age had finally caught up with the New England Patriots quarterback. Brady, 41, will overtake Peyton Manning as the oldest quarterback to win a Super Bowl on Sunday if he guides the Patriots to victory over the Rams in Atlanta. Brady has looked in superb form during the NFL playoffs, leading the Patriots to a […]

Shaquem Griffin gets first taste of NFL in loss to Broncos

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) – The heartwarming story of Shaquem Griffin received another boost as the one-handed Seattle Seahawk linebacker made his NFL debut on Sunday with his twin brother Shaquill at his side. It was a family affair as they made key tackles together and prior to the start of the game they were greeted by their mother who gave them a loving hug. But the Seahawks couldn’t overcome Von Miller, who had […]

Vikings assistant coach Sparano dies at 56

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP)–Minnesota Vikings offensive line coach and former Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano died unexpectedly Sunday at the age of 56, the Vikings announced. “With deep regret the Minnesota Vikings announce that Offensive Line Coach Tony Sparano unexpectedly passed away early this morning,” a statement issued on behalf of team owners Mark and Zygi Wilf said, giving no mention of a cause of death. Vikings general manager Rick Spielman added: “I […]