Nolan Harrison signs autographs in 2000

Pressure is mounting on the Washington Redskins to change their name because of the offence it causes Native Americans. But will a club that is steeped in tradition ever buckle?

October 2007 file photo of New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau

NFL in '$765m concussion settlement'

The National Football League reaches a $765m (£490m) settlement with former players who say it hid the dangers of concussion, a judge says.

Former New England Patriot football player Aaron Hernandez, listens to proceedings in a court in Attleboro, Massachusetts 22 August 2013

Ex-NFL player charged with murder

Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez is formally indicted on murder and weapons charges in the death of a semi-professional player.