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Calling Home: Tony Price in Charlotte, North Carolina
Ashburton native Tony Price has been involved in NASCAR racing in the US for more than three decades. He's Calling Home today from the lifestyle block he and wife Cindy have owned in Charlotte, North… Audio
Folau saga compared to Kaepernick stand against racism
The Israel Folau social media furore has proved as divisive in Australia as Colin Kaepernick's stand against racism, according to former Wallaby Karmichael Hunt.
Overtimes decide Super Bowl rivals
Star quarterback Tom Brady has led New England to a Super Bowl for the ninth time.
Colin Kaepernick trademarks his image
Colin Kaepernick may be the face of a recently unveiled Nike campaign, but he's taking steps to protect who can capitalize on his likeness going forward.
Eagles soar past Patriots for first Super Bowl crown
For the first time, the Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions.
Vikings and Jaguars advance in NFL play-offs
On the final play of the NFC Divisional semifinal, the Minnesota Vikings pulled off a miracle.
Saints and Jaguars win wild card games
Drew Brees passed for 376 yards and two touchdowns as the New Orleans Saints defeated the Carolina Panthers 31-26 in an NFC Wild Card Playoff game in New Orleans.
Reports Patriots dynasty could be coming to an end
A power struggle among New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, quarterback Tom Brady and owner Robert Kraft threatens to end a relationship that helped the franchise win five Super...
More NFL coaches get the chop
Two more head coaches were fired from National Football League teams, bringing the number to four in less than 24 hours since the end of the regular season.
Atlanta and Buffalo sneak into NFL play-offs
The NFL play-off schedule has been finalised following the completition of the regular season.
Tamir Sorek: American Football fans and national pride
Should politics interfere in sport? That's the questions Americans have been asking as we've seen NFL players and other codes, "take a knee' during the American national anthem in recent months. A… Audio
NFL rejects Trump's call to punish protesters
The National Football League rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's calls to punish players who kneel for the national anthem to protest racism but said players "should" stand.
Kaepernick files grievance against NFL
Free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick filed a grievance against the NFL, accusing the 32 owners of collusion.
Sports stars taking a stand
In Spain, the US and Australia top sportspeople have used the media to make bold political statements on contentious issues like independence, racism, same-sex marriage. Would it happen here?
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NFL won't mandate players over anthem
The NFL says it has no plans to mandate players stand for the U.S. national anthem, but will rather present a possible solution on how to end the controversial protests when it meets with team owners…
Trump says NFL shouldn't get tax breaks
U.S. President Donald Trump says the NFL shouldn't get tax breaks, stepping up his criticism of the league over silent player protests during the national anthem.
NFL says protesting players aren't disrespecting country or flag
NFL statement about players protesting during the national anthem, "no player is disrespecting our country or our flag."
NFL shows defiance after Trump urges boycott
NFL players have knelt and locked arms in a wave of protests at President Donald Trump's "offensive" and "divisive" comments aimed at their teammates.
Patriots remain the team to beat
The 2017 NFL season begins this week with some old faces in new places, a second team in LA and relaxed touchdown celebration rules.
Study of NFL players' brains showed signs of disease
The brains of 99 percent of former NFL players studied showed signs of a disease linked to repeated hits to the head that can lead to aggression and dementia.