SANTA CLARA, Calif. — A big pay raise for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will have to wait until next offseason, but he did earn a significant check Monday when the NFL announced its annual performance-based pay distribution. This year, the NFL compensated players an additional $393.8 million in performance-based pay for the 2023 […]
Continue readingThe NFL super wildcard weekend was one to remember, with some notable performances from African players – particularly in the game between the Houston Texans and the Cleveland Browns. John Metchie III had a game to remember in the Texans’ 45-14 win, but in terms of outstanding individual performances, it was Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah who stole […]
Continue readingThe year ahead is an important one for African sport, as an Olympic year for one, but we are set to see significant growth in basketball and American football on the continent. While Africa has established stars already in several sports, particularly soccer, we have picked 15 athletes who are not quite household names yet, […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Joe Fortenbaugh is backing the Chiefs as a small favorite against the Dolphins in Germany. (0:43) The Miami Dolphins (6-2) and Kansas City Chiefs (6-2) face off on Sunday morning in Frankfurt, Germany in a marquee showdown of AFC Contenders. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and TE Travis Kelce will meet their […]
Continue readingBetting analysts Eric Moody, Tyler Fulghum, Seth Walden, Anita Marks and Aaron Schatz are here to provide their thoughts. Note: Odds by ESPN BET. Fulghum: How about I give you the sides I like in order of confidence: #1 is Eagles -3. Philadelphia once again looks like the class of the NFC and although Dallas […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Andrew Hawkins compares Tyreek Hill‘s play from his days with the Chiefs to his current role with the Dolphins. (1:07) The Week 9 NFL schedule for the 2023 season is stacked with great matchups, and we have you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL […]
Continue readingAlvin Kamara, once again, stood on top of the tree as the standout African NFL performer in Week 8, scoring two touchdowns for the New Orleans Saints in their 38-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Baltimore Ravens defensive end Justin Madubuike ran him close as he continued his career standout season. The Ravens extended their […]
Continue readingDolphins cornerback Kader Kohou deflected quarterback Jalen Hurts‘ pass, which was intercepted by linebacker Jerome Baker and returned for a 21-yard touchdown to make it 17-17. The Dolphins nearly tied the game on a pass from Tua Tagovailoa to Tyreek Hill, but Hill dropped the ball. They failed to convert on fourth-and-3 on the next […]
Continue readingJustin Madubuike put in an immense shift on defense for the Baltimore Ravens against the Tennessee Titans in week 6, to bring the NFL London games to a thrilling end. Madubuike, our Africa MVP for this week, was not the only defensive player with ties to the continent to star. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah played a key […]
Continue readingThe fifth week of the NFL season belonged to Alvin Kamara, who starred in the New Orleans Saints’ 34-0 blowout win over Bill Belichick’s New England Patriots. Kamara, who was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to a Liberian mother, was one of several African NFL stars who had a week to remember. Others include Yannick Ngakoue, […]
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