The New England Patriots play the Pittsburgh Steelers in their Week 2 home opener, but the match is overshadowed by controversy involving owner Robert Kraft. Kraft refused to allow rapper Macklemore to perform at Gillette Stadium following the rapper's pro-Palestinian comments on tour, leading to Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour and other opening…
An attorney for Dr. Anthony Fauci hit back at Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers who earlier this week attacked the infectious disease expert for not answering questions during a recent Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic. Rodgers, during an appearance on Pat McAfee's show on Monday, called Fauci an "absolute coward and asked, "what are…
NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers publicly criticised Dr Anthony Fauci, the former US chief medical adviser, branding him a "coward" and a "criminal" after Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a Senate hearing. Rodgers, who has long been an outspoken critic of Fauci and official Covid-19 pandemic policy, used the moment to renew…
Andrus Peat, a three-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman best known for his time with the New Orleans Saints, has announced his retirement from the NFL at the age of 32. His departure ends an 11-season career in which he developed into a prominent and versatile blocker after entering the league as a highly rated draft…
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair reportedly removed a pro-Palestinian message from his eyeblack during a game after an NFL official warned he would be taken out if he kept it. The incident highlights the league’s longstanding ban on players displaying personal messages during games, regardless of the political or religious viewpoint expressed. Al-Shaair had previously…
Ja’Marr Chase produced a spectacular touchdown catch for the Cincinnati Bengals against the Houston Texans, responding to a quiet opening game. His acrobatic grab helped the Bengals capitalise on defensive momentum and demonstrated why he remains one of quarterback Joe Burrow’s most important targets. The Bengals had struggled to score in the first quarter, but…
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen produced a standout performance in a 36-31 win over the Houston Texans, helping new head coach Joe Brady secure victory in his NFL coaching debut. The result carries wider significance for Buffalo, signalling they remain Super Bowl contenders after last season ended in a painful playoff defeat to the Denver…
Fernando Mendoza, the NFL's first overall draft pick and the Las Vegas Raiders' rookie quarterback, threw a pick-six during his second preseason appearance, against the Houston Texans on Thursday night. The interception is being highlighted as an early example of the growing pains typically expected from rookie quarterbacks, even highly touted ones tipped as the…
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell has practised in full pads for the first time in almost two years, marking a significant step in his recovery from a serious knee injury sustained during the 2024 season. The injury, suffered in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs, had been described as potentially career-threatening, so his…
Jadeveon Clowney has returned to the Houston Texans, a move generating considerable excitement among fans and pundits, with some suggesting the team could now boast the NFL's best defence and even challenge for the Super Bowl. The piece urges caution against such lofty expectations, pointing to the pattern that has defined Clowney's career to date.…