Aaron Hernandez is being charged with first degree murder

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied accusations that he has stolen a $25,000 (£16,000) diamond-encrusted Super Bowl ring

Russian President Vladimir Putin denies stealing £16,000 diamond-encrusted Super Bowl ring

Ring was one of many given to the New England Patriots team after they won Super Bowl in February 2005

Running back Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with head coach Jim Harbaugh

American Football: Sibling showdown as 49ers and Ravens head for the 'Harbaugh Bowl'

Brothers Jim and John will make history when they lead out respective teams at the Super Bowl

Robert Griffin III played on last week with a serious knee injury

American Football: Robert Griffin III falls foul of the macho culture infecting the NFL

Injury to promising Redskins quarterback even raises questions in the White House

The St Louis Rams players make their entrance at Wembley on Sunday

American Football: NFL looks to Stratford

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has held "encouraging" talks with the National Football League over the prospect of staging games at the Olympic Stadium.

Brady and his Patriots getting well-aquainted with Wembley

The annual invasion of linebackers and cheerleaders is as popular as ever. And, Nick Szczepanik writes, there will be even more next year
St.Louis Rams run out on the field prior to the NFL International Series match against the New England Patriots

American Football: If it's late October... it must be NFL at Wembley

Another sell-out spectacular shows gridiron is here to stay – and expand, says Nick Szczepanik

Peyton Manning in action for the Indianapolis Colts. The quarterback is to be replaced by Andrew Luck

American Football: Colts ditch Manning as they trust in good Luck

Four-time NFL MVP quarterback Peyton Manning has been cut by the Indianapolis Colts. The 36-year-old will now become the most prized NFL free agent, and will have his choice as to where he would like to continue his historic career.

Eli Manning enjoys a Super Bowl victory

American Football: 'Accidental' score fails to stop Giants

Manning the hero as New York win Super Bowl despite running in a late touchdown in error

Giants beat Patriots 21-17 to win the Super Bowl

Eli Manning engineered the last-minute touchdown to give New York the lead, then started celebrating as Tom Brady's desperation pass hit the ground in the last act of the Super Bowl.

The Last Word: We must relish Super Bowl hyperbole

Unlike the soiled and spoiled FA Cup final, American Football's absurdly overblown showpiece still reflects the spirit of a nation

Eli Manning (left), comeback king and his brother Peyton, Hall of Famer in waiting

American Football: Super Eli Manning has chance to pass his brother

Eli Manning can lead the Giants to glory and further his claim to being his family's best quarterback.

Tom Brady of the New York Giants

NFL: Past meets present in Super Bowl rematch

It’s déjà vu. Four years ago, the New England Patriots faced the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII.

The Patriots quarterback admitted he 'sucked pretty bad' against the Baltimore Ravens

American football: Moore saves Patriots to set up Giants rematch

For the New England Patriots, the sweet hour of revenge is at hand. Four years ago they were defeated in the Super Bowl by the New York Giants, depriving them of a perfect 19-0 season. In Indianapolis on 5 February, the Patriots will have the chance to repay that discourtesy, with interest.

Steve Weatherford of the New York Giants celebrates after the Giants won 20-17 in overtime against the San Francisco 49ers

American Football: New York Giants seal Super Bowl place

The New York Giants will face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI after beating the San Francisco 49ers in overtime in the NFC Championship game on Sunday.

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