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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…
Soundgarden performed a special half-time show at the Seattle Seahawks' NFL season opener on 9 September, joined by The Pretty Reckless singer Taylor Momsen and Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready at Lumen Field. McCready opened proceedings with a rendition of the US national anthem before the band played Outshined and Spoonman during the interval, blending…
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold left the team's season opener against the New England Patriots after just five snaps due to a hip injury, and was listed as questionable to return. He was sacked by Patriots linebacker Dre'Mont Jones and landed awkwardly, developing a noticeable limp that worsened as the game continued, prompting a trip…
The 2026-2027 NFL regular season kicked off on Wednesday, 9 September, opening with the New England Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle. The season's return matters to viewers seeking ways to follow games without a traditional cable subscription, as matches are spread across numerous broadcasters and streaming services throughout the year,…
The 2026 NFL season kicked off on 9 September with a Super Bowl LX rematch between the defending champion Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, underlining the league's dominance of American sport and television. The article, from Variety, highlights seven storylines worth following this season, chief among them a crowded field of elite quarterbacks…
An independent investigation commissioned by The Athletic has found that former NFL insider Dianna Russini breached the outlet's ethics standards by cultivating a personal relationship with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, but concluded that the vast majority of her reporting was not compromised as a result. The findings, published on Thursday, follow Russini's…
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.…
