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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

The NFL says the St Louis Rams have agreed to play regular season games in London for the next three years, first facing the New England Patriots in 2012.

The St Louis Rams will face the New England Patriots at Wembley Stadium this October in the first of three visits to London by the team owned by Arsenal majority shareholder Stan Kroenke.