American football
Britishnoun
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a team game similar to rugby, with 11 players on each side. Forward passing is allowed and planned strategies and formations for play are decided during the course of the game
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the oval-shaped inflated ball used in this game
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Minal Modha, from Ampere Analysis, says her company's research suggests football is now among the most popular sports in the US, a field in which American football, basketball and baseball loom large.
From BBC
“So when the NFL called for that specific show, I told them I’m gonna bring the flavor of this album. ‘You are American football, but I’m Karol G and my album is about my roots.’
From Los Angeles Times
Look at American football, soccer, cricket, or other rugby teams and see how they keep winning and go on to secure the big prizes.
From BBC
The wing or full-back returned to rugby with Bristol this summer after two years attempting to make it in American football.
From BBC
It works in sports like basketball and American football, so is it the solution we need in football?
From BBC
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