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LA Rams offensive lineman Kevin Dotson.

‘So much bigger than I expected’: A wait list approaching 200,000 and the massive MCG have this NFL player excited

The LA Rams are counting down to their likely NFL season opener in Melbourne later this year, with one star describing it as a “dream” to be able to take the sport overseas.

  • Jon Pierik

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Geelong Venom import Alissa Pili will rush home to the US to watch her brother Brandon play in the Super Bowl on Monday AEDT.

Geelong one day, Super Bowl the next: The WNBL star bolting across the globe for her family

WNBL star Alissa Pili will join her nine siblings and parents for the trip of a lifetime to watch her brother Brandon play for Seattle in the Super Bowl on Monday AEDT.

  • Roy Ward
Full of cheer: LA Rams defensive end Kobie Turner was at Margaret Court Arena on Sunday, spreading the NFL word ahead of next year’s historic clash at the MCG.

‘I got the chills’: Singing LA Rams star vows to pack the MCG in historic NFL match

Defensive end Kobie Turner says playing in the first NFL regular season game in Australia is an “awesome responsibility”. He could also sing the anthem.

  • Jon Pierik
Usher delivered a respectable, if not forgettable, Half Time show.

Usher breaks hearts, Taylor breaks character, and Beyoncé breaks the internet

Usher’s much hyped Super Bowl half-time show was overwhelmed by Taylor Swift’s near-constant presence and a surprise Beyoncé announcement.

  • Thomas Mitchell
Tom Brady led Tampa Bay past the New Orleans Saints last week.

Retirement in Florida? Tom Brady’s next move might be to the Super Bowl

After being written off by many following his final game for the Patriots, the legendary quarterback is one win away from a Super Bowl appearance with the Buccaneers

  • Bill Pennington
Australian Mitch Wishnowsky altered image for Super Bowl explainer.

Super Bowl 2020: How the NFL's ultimate spectacle became a worldwide sensation

Why is it becoming trendy to watch the Super Bowl in Australia? Who is the Australian playing in it this year? And when did the half-time show get to be (almost) a bigger deal than the game itself?

  • Matt Bungard
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Raheem Mostert beats a tackler to score one of his four touchdowns in the NFC Championship game against the Packers.

49ers and Aussie punter book Super Bowl spot against Chiefs

Perth rookie punter Mitch Wishnowsky and his San Francisco 49ers are heading to the Super Bowl.

  • Gene Cherry
George Kittle kicked the winning field goal as time expired for the 49ers.

49ers, Saints give new game of the year and possible playoff preview

The San Francisco 49ers, again, provided a candidate for the NFL's game of the season. And this time, they could savor the outcome rather than lament it.

  • Mark Maske
Chicago Bears kicker Cody Parkey missed this field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles.

'You can't make this up': Helped by bad bounces, Philadelphia Eagles are still kicking

In one game this season, Cody Parkey hit four goalposts on kicks. On his final kick of the day, and of the Chicago Bears' season, he hit the upright again.

  • Adam Kilgore
Big kick: Former-AFL hopeful Michael Dickson has been named in the NFL's All Pro team.

Australian punter Michael Dickson named in NFL All Pro team

Australian rookie punter Michael Dickson has been named in the NFL's prestigious All Pro team following his outstanding season with the Seattle Seahawks.