Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith on December 23, 2012
Chicago Bears fire Lovie Smith
Lovie Smith has been sacked from his post as head coach of the Chicago Bears.
Dec 31, 16:01
Browns coach Pat Shurmur on the sidelines against Pittsburgh on December 30, 2012
Cleveland Browns part company with Pat Shurmur and Tom Heckert
Pat Shurmur and Tom Heckert have been sacked by the Cleveland Browns.
Dec 31, 15:50
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan on December 23, 2012
New York Jets sack general manager Mike Tannenbaum
The New York Jets have fired general manager Mike Tannenbaum after missing out on the playoffs.
Dec 31, 15:41
A Philadelphia Eagles fan holds up a "Fire Andy Reid" sign on November 26, 2012
Philadelphia Eagles fire head coach
The Philadelphia Eagles are looking for a new head coach after sacking Andy Reid.
Dec 31, 15:33
Skins RB Alfred Morris carries the ball against Dallas on December 30, 2012
Washington Redskins win NFC East
Alfred Morris scored three rushing touchdowns to help the Washington Redskins to the NFC East title.
Dec 31, 15:25
San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree on November 19, 2012
San Francisco 49ers clinch NFC West title
Michael Crabtree scores two touchdowns to help the San Francisco 49ers to the NFC West title and a playoff bye week.
Dec 31, 15:16
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson during the game with Buffalo on December 16, 2012
Seattle Seahawks finish season unbeaten at home
The Seattle Seahawks miss out on the NFC West title despite a win over the St Louis Rams.
Dec 31, 15:08
Oakland Raiders' Terrelle Pryer on December 23, 2012
San Diego Chargers clinch narrow win over Oakland Raiders
The San Diego Chargers take a narrow win in their final game of the NFL season against the Oakland Raiders.
Dec 31, 14:59
New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowsi on September 30, 2012
New England Patriots secure bye week
The New England Patriots clinch a bye week with a 28-0 victory over the Miami Dolphins.
Dec 31, 14:51
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson
Minnesota Vikings clinch playoff place with win over Green Bay Packers
Adrian Peterson misses out on the single-season rushing yards record, but leads the Minnesota Vikings to a playoff place.
Dec 31, 14:41
Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos celebrates on December 2, 2012
Denver Broncos secure home-field advantage
The Denver Broncos finish top in the AFC with a win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Dec 31, 14:33
Titans RB Darius Reynaud celebrates a touchdown against the Jags on December 30, 2012
Special teams star for Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are the first team to ever have two players score twice on returns in a single game.
Dec 31, 14:24
Ben Roethlisberger in action for the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 9, 2012
Pittsburgh Steelers avoid losing record
The Pittsburgh Steelers scored three touchdowns in their final NFL game of the season to beat the Cleveland Browns.
Dec 31, 14:14
New York Giants' Eli Manning bends over on November 25, 2012
New York Giants out of playoffs despite thrashing Philadelphia Eagles
The New York Giants score six touchdowns to inflict a crushing defeat on the Philadelphia Eagles.
Dec 31, 14:04
Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints on December 9, 2012
Carolina Panthers edge win over New Orleans Saints
DeAngelo Williams and Mike Tolbert lead the Carolina Panthers to a narrow victory over the New Orleans Saints.
Dec 31, 13:52
Indianapolis Colts players celebrate on December 2, 2012
Indianapolis Colts deny Houston Texans a bye week
The Houston Texans will have to play next week after dropping to third place in the AFC conference.
Dec 31, 13:39
Chicago Bears' Matt Forte on December 2, 2012
Chicago Bears win but miss playoffs
A win for the Chicago Bears was not enough to send them to the playoffs.
Dec 31, 13:32
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco on December 16, 2012
Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens rest starters
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens, with both sides using a number of backup players ahead of next week's playoffs.
Dec 31, 13:23
Bills running back CJ Spiller carries the ball against the Rams on December 9, 2012
C.J. Spiller leads Buffalo Bills to victory
The Buffalo Bills score four touchdowns in their win over the New York Jets.
Dec 31, 13:13
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Doug Martin on November 18, 2012
Atlanta Falcons beaten by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Atlanta Falcons head in to the playoffs on the back of their third loss of the season.
Dec 31, 13:05
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy on December 23, 2012
Mike McCarthy: 'Green Bay Packers focused on win'
Mike McCarthy says the Green Bay Packers have had a "spirited" practice session in preparation for their game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Dec 30, 16:54
Shaun Suisham kicks the winning field goal for Pittsburgh Steelers on December 2, 2012
Mike Tomlin: 'Pittsburgh Steelers want to beat Cleveland Browns'
Mike Tomlin says that the Pittsburgh Steelers want to win their final game of the season.
Dec 30, 16:43
Indianapolis Colts players celebrate on December 2, 2012
Bruce Arians praised for interim head coach role
Chuck Pagano is pleased with Bruce Arians's work coaching the Indianapolis Colts in his absence.
Dec 30, 16:30
San Diego Chargers' defensive coordinator John Pagano on July 27, 2012
John Pagano enjoying defensive role at San Diego Chargers
John Pagano says that his first year as defensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers has been fun.
Dec 30, 16:16
RG3 celebrates another touchdown pass against the Ravens on December 9, 2012
Joe Theismann impressed by Robert Griffin III
Former Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann believes that Robert Griffin III makes the Redskins a competitive side in the NFL.
Dec 30, 16:00
Dallas Cowboys' DeMarco Murray on December 2, 2012
Fumbles don't worry DeMarco Murray
DeMarco Murray is not concerned by fumbles in his last two games for the Dallas Cowboys.
Dec 30, 15:43
New England Patriots' Vince Wilfork on December 10, 2012
Vince Wilfork fined for Steve Vallos hit
Vince Wilfork is fined $30,000 for striking an opponent in the head last weekend.
Dec 30, 15:29
Jacksonville Jaguars' Maurice Jones-Drew on October 7, 2012
Maurice Jones-Drew undergoes foot surgery
Maurice Jones-Drew is likely to be unable to practise with the Jacksonville Jaguars until May after undergoing foot surgery.
Dec 30, 15:14
New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowsi on September 30, 2012
Rob Gronkowski returns for New England Patriots
Rob Gronkowski will play for the New England Patriots today for the first time since breaking his arm in November.
Dec 30, 15:02
Detroit Lions' Stephen Tulloch on November 4, 2012
Stephen Tulloch: 'Off-field issues cost Detroit Lions'
Stephen Tulloch hopes that the Detroit Lions can eliminate off-field issues to improve their performance in games.
Dec 30, 14:48
Chicago Bears' Matt Forte on December 2, 2012
Matt Forte to play through ankle pain
Matt Forte will play for the Chicago Bears today despite having a sprained ankle.
Dec 30, 14:32
Giants Wide Receiver Victor Cruz warms up against New Orleans Saints on December 9, 2012
Victor Cruz optimistic of new contract
Victor Cruz believes that a new contract with the New York Giants will be finalised soon.
Dec 30, 14:20
Christian Ponder of the Minnesota Vikings on December 2, 2012
Christian Ponder accepts fan scrutiny
Christian Ponder says that he can control his scrutiny by playing well for the Minnesota Vikings.
Dec 30, 14:10
Anthony Ogogo
Richard Shaefer: 'Anthony Ogogo can be a global boxing star'
Golden Boy Promotions' Richard Shaefer believes that Anthony Ogogo can be a global star after turning professional.
Dec 29, 18:01
David Beckham celebrates after the final whistle after his team beat Houston Dynamo to win the MLS Cup Final on December 2, 2012
Carlo Ancelotti "not interested" in signing David Beckham
Carlo Ancelotti says that he will not be looking to sign David Beckham in January.
Dec 29, 17:48
Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez celebrates on the podium after winning the Belgian cycling classic on April 18, 2012
Joaquin Rodriguez 'would quit Katusha'
Joaquim Rodriguez says that he will leave Katusha if the team is unable to regain its place on the UCI's world tour.
Dec 29, 17:26
Tottenham Hotspur's Emmanuel Adebayor celebrates moments after scoring the opener on December 6, 2012
Andre Villas-Boas unsure of Emmanuel Adebayor Africa Cup of Nations duties
Andre Villas-Boas is unsure whether Emmanuel Adebayor will go to the Africa Cup of Nations next month.
Dec 29, 17:13
Exeter Chiefs
Bath salvage late draw against Exeter Chiefs
A late penalty try gives Bath a draw with Exeter Chiefs.
Dec 29, 16:58
London Wasps' Elliot Daly scores a try on December 13, 2012
Strong second half seals London Wasps win
A dominant second half gave London Wasps a comfortable win over London Welsh.
Dec 29, 16:49
Danny Care touches down for Harlequins
Harlequins extend Premiership lead
A try from Danny Care and a penalty try help Harlequins to victory over London Irish.
Dec 29, 16:06
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