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Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair wears ‘stop the genocide’ eye black

“Given the recent events in Israel and Gaza, this nonprofit provides medical aid and essential supplies to children injured and left homeless by the bombings in Gaza,” said Al-Shaair.

Azeez Al-Shaair, a longtime pro-Palestinian advocate, answers a postgame question while donning the message "STOP THE GENOCIDE" on his eye black, Jan. 12, 2026.
Cast member Jon Hamm attends a premiere for the television series Your Friends and Neighbors in Los Angeles, California, US, April 4, 2025.

Jon Hamm to host NFL Honors ceremony ahead of Super Bowl LX

Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson host Nightcap Summer Sessions at Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, August 22, 2024.

Jews ‘own everything,’ sports commentators Shannon Sharpe, Chad Ochocinco claim

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa warms up before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium, November 9, 2025

Miami Dolphis QB Tua Tagovailoa suggests playing NFL game in Jerusalem, sparking controversy


NFL-Tom Brady says he is leaving New England Patriots

"Although my football journey will take place elsewhere, I appreciate everything that we have achieved and am grateful for our incredible TEAM accomplishments," Brady wrote.

New England Patriots' Tom Brady celebrates winning the Super Bowl LIII.

NFL cancels spring meeting; draft remains on schedule

Several conferences scheduled for the weeks before the draft in Las Vegas have been postponed or canceled.

Reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs.

2K Games to begin publishing new NFL video games

The announcement of the new games marks the first football video games since 2004 to be published outside of EA's exclusive license with the NFL.

A football is seen with the NFL logo.

Julian Edelman says he is studying for his bar mitzvah

Edelman, 33, also said he has attended synagogue during the football season.

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) celebrates on the field after defeating the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

NFL draft prospect wears a Star of David necklace due to nickname 'Jue'

The first-team All-American, who is forgoing his senior year at Alabama to enter the pro draft in April, later tweeted an apology to anyone who found his necklace offensive

Israeli Flag Football Team

Kobe Bryant honored with moment of silence at Super Bowl

A photo of Bryant and his daughter was projected above the crowd at Hard Rock Stadium.

 Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) wears cleats honoring Kobe Bryant before Super Bowl LIV against the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium

'Comeback Kings' Kansas City end 50-year Super Bowl drought

"We never lost faith, I mean that’s the biggest thing," said Mahomes. "Everybody on this team, no one had their head down, and we believed in each other and that’s what we preached all year long.

Kansas City Chiefs v San Francisco 49ers

Native American advocates call on Kansas City Chiefs to change name

From their team name and logo, to their home in Arrowhead Stadium, the Kansas City Chiefs bear the name and iconography of Native Americans, which critics say draw on offensivem, racist stereotypes.

FILE PHOTO: Jan 29, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; General overall view of Kansas City Chiefs and Super Bowl LIV logo at the JW Marriott Turnberry

Super Bowl confetti to contain fans' social media posts

Fans who use the hashtag #NFLTwitter will be eligible to have their tweets included, with the social media platform planning to pull tweets in real time, even during the Super Bowl.

Feb 3, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Brandon King (36) plays in confetti after defeating the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Chiefs pick Rivers off 4 times, edge Chargers

Rivers threw his fourth interception of the game when Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen snagged his pass in the end zone to secure the win.

International Series- Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers