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Oklahoma City Thunder players celebrate with the Larry O'Brien trophy

Thunder clinch NBA title after Game 7 decider

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday to win the franchise's first title since relocating from Seattle in 2008.

US Sport • 23 Jun

The late Jerry Buss purchased the LA Lakers in 1979

Chelsea co-owner Walter to buy LA Lakers in $10bn deal

The Buss family is entering an agreement to sell a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, marking the end of an era for one of the NBA's most influential owners.

Basketball • 19 Jun

NFL fans frustrated at huge online ticket queues

Fans attempting to buy tickets for September's NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park experienced online frustration as hundreds of thousands of accounts attempted to complete purchases.

US Sport • 18 Jun

Rodgers had considered retirement but will be back in the NFL for one more year at least

Dublin-bound Rodgers agrees one-year deal with Steelers

Aaron Rodgers is Dublin-bound and will wear black and gold for his 21st season in the NFL, after the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to terms with the four-time MVP quarterback on a one-year contract.

US Sport • 06 Jun

Flag football is a non-contact version of American football that is comparable to tag rugby

NFL will allow players to compete at LA 2028 Olympics

NFL players will be able to compete in flag football at the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028.

US Sport • 21 May

Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings are coming to Dublin

Vikings confirmed for historic Croke Park NFL game

The NFL will roll into town on Sunday 28 September, when the Pittsburgh Steelers welcome the Minnesota Vikings to Croke Park for the first ever regular season game on the island of Ireland.

US Sport • 13 May

LeBron James has spent 22 seasons in the NBA

James unsure on retirement after LA Lakers defeat

LeBron James has said he will take time to consider his future after Los Angeles Lakers lost to Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA play-offs.

US Sport • 01 May

Travis Hunter is a rare talent who can play in both attack and defence

Jags pick Hunter, Sanders wait - 5 NFL Draft storylines

The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft kicked off in Green Bay on Thursday night. RTÉ Sport NFL contributor Michael McQuaid looks at the biggest headlines from an eventful night in Wisconsin.

US Sport • 25 Apr

Bill Belichick is set to coach in Dublin in 2026

Belichick's North Carolina set for Dublin showdown

Eight-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick is set to take his University of North Carolina side to Dublin, it was announced this afternoon.

US Sport • 22 Apr

The Celtics are the NBA's most successful team

NBA giants Boston Celtics sold for record €5.6bn

A consortium has agreed to purchase the Boston Celtics from the Grousbeck family for a reported $6.1billion (€5.6bn), a record for a North American sports franchise.

Basketball • 20 Mar

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Patrick O'Donovan with representatives of the Steelers and young flag football players

Campaign to promote flag football ahead of NFL game

A new campaign has been launched to encourage children to play NFL flag football, the non-contact format of American football.

US Sport • 12 Mar

Josh Allen had a superb season for the Bills as they reached the penultimate stage of the play-offs

Allen signs new contract with record $250m guaranteed

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been rewarded for his MVP season with a contract extension that reportedly guarantees him $250 million (€230m), the most guaranteed money in NFL history.

NFL • 10 Mar

The Kansas City Chiefs selected Travis Kelce in the third round (63rd pick overall) of the 2013 NFL draft

Chiefs tight end Kelce ends retirement speculation

Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce is returning to the field next season.

US Sport • 28 Feb

Ross Bolger is flying the flag for Laois and Ireland at the NFL Combine (Credit: AP/NFLUK Ireland)

McNamee and Bolger impress at NFL Combine

Dublin footballer Mark McNamee took part in a specialist workout alongside Ross Bolger of Laois at the NFL Combine on Wednesday, with Michael McQuaid on site at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to monitor their progress.

US Sport • 27 Feb

Louis Rees-Zammit has yet to make his first NFL start in the regular season

Rees-Zammit signs new deal with Jaguars

Louis Rees-Zammit has signed an active roster deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars for the forthcoming 2025 season.

US Sport • 17 Feb

Travis Kelce is contemplating retirement

Kelce mulling over retirement after Super Bowl defeat

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has said he is contemplating retirement following last weekend's Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

US Sport • 14 Feb

The Pittsburgh Steelers are early the favourite to sign Aaron Rodgers

New York Jets and Rodgers go their separate ways

The New York Jets are parting with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the team confirmed on Thursday, closing the book on the ill-fated partnership between the team and the four-time NFL MVP.

US Sport • 13 Feb

Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates

The Hurts is over: How the Eagles won the Super Bowl

The Philadelphia Eagles won their first Super Bowl in seven years on Sunday night in New Orleans, ending Kansas City's dominance of the Lombardi Trophy with a dominant display over the Chiefs, winning 40-22. Here's how they did it.

US Sport • 10 Feb

CJ Gardner-Johnson and Jalyx Hunt celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles' win over the Kansas City Chiefs

Eagles emphatically end Chiefs' run with Super Bowl win

The Philadelphia Eagles obliterated the Kansas City Chiefs' bid to become the first NFL team to win three consecutive Super Bowls with a blowout 40-22 win in New Orleans on Sunday.

NFL • 10 Feb

Super Bowl LIX: Kansas City 22-40 Philadelphia recap

The Philadelphia Eagles won their second Super Bowl with an emphatic defeat of the three-in-row huting Kansas City Chiefs.

Kansas City Chiefs • 10 Feb

Quarterbacks Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles and Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs meet for the second time in the NFL decider

Chiefs chase history, Saquon v Spags - 5 NFL storylines

On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs attempt to win the Vince Lombardi Trophy for an unprecedented third consecutive year when they face the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans. Michael McQuaid identifies five fascinating facets of Super Bowl LIX to look out for on the biggest day in US sport.

US Sport • 09 Feb

At 29, Patrick Mahomes has already thrust himself into the GOAT debate

Plotting the magnificence of Mahomes

Ahead of the Super Bowl later today, we look at the remarkable statistics of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

US Sport • 09 Feb

(L-R) Peter O'Reilly, NFL, Dan Rooney, Pittsburgh Steelers, Charlie McConalogue, Irish Minister of State for Sport and Henry Hodgson, NFL

NFL at Croke Park the perfect pitch for Government

The government's decision to subsidise the hosting of an NFL game in Dublin to the tune of €10m has a lot to do with money and little with sport, writes Eoin Ryan.

US Sport • 15 Feb

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming back to Croke Park

Croke Park to host Steelers for first Irish NFL fixture

The NFL will host its first regular-season game in Dublin in 2025, it was confirmed today, with the Pittsburgh Steelers set to take on as yet unconfirmed opponents in the autumn.

US Sport • 07 Feb

Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson were the star performers at quarterback during the regular season

Allen edges out Jackson for NFL MVP award

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player at the organisation's annual awards ceremony at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans on Thursday night.

US Sport • 07 Feb

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Thunder clinch NBA title after Game 7 decider

Chelsea co-owner Walter to buy LA Lakers in $10bn deal

NFL fans frustrated at huge online ticket queues

Dublin-bound Rodgers agrees one-year deal with Steelers

NFL will allow players to compete at LA 2028 Olympics

Vikings confirmed for historic Croke Park NFL game

James unsure on retirement after LA Lakers defeat

Jags pick Hunter, Sanders wait - 5 NFL Draft storylines

Belichick's North Carolina set for Dublin showdown

NBA giants Boston Celtics sold for record €5.6bn

Campaign to promote flag football ahead of NFL game

Allen signs new contract with record $250m guaranteed

Chiefs tight end Kelce ends retirement speculation

McNamee and Bolger impress at NFL Combine

Rees-Zammit signs new deal with Jaguars

Kelce mulling over retirement after Super Bowl defeat

New York Jets and Rodgers go their separate ways

The Hurts is over: How the Eagles won the Super Bowl

Eagles emphatically end Chiefs' run with Super Bowl win

Super Bowl LIX: Kansas City 22-40 Philadelphia recap

Chiefs chase history, Saquon v Spags - 5 NFL storylines

Plotting the magnificence of Mahomes

NFL at Croke Park the perfect pitch for Government

Croke Park to host Steelers for first Irish NFL fixture

Allen edges out Jackson for NFL MVP award