US Sport

The dying game - concussion in the NFL

For millions of Americans this is the best part of the sporting year as the NFL reaches its climax. But this January the excitement has been undermined by a new Hollywood film that tells how the sport is literally killing those who play it.  By Rupert Cornwell in Washington

Cardinals and Panthers lie in wait as play-off party begins

The NFL post-season starts today with momentum invaluable for those aiming for Super Bowl 50. But the shadow of the two best teams, Arizona and Carolina, looms large. Rupert Cornwell reports from Washington on the state of a nation

Former coach Neal Meyer previews NBA Christmas

Former NBA coach and current Senior Director for the NBA's Basketball Operations across Europe, Middle East and Africa, Neal Meyer, looks at the five games taking place on Christmas Day