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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South American football expert Tim Vickery felt a typical Paraguayan spirit shone through on the day.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Back in September 1996, Antonio Freeman's performance lit up the American football stage as his two touchdowns helped the Green Bay Packers to an impressive win at the Seattle Seahawks.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
Aitchison suspects cultural differences, where American football fans often "make a day of it" by arriving very early, meant officials were less experienced at dealing with a soccer crowd.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
In a country where American football remains the undisputed ratings king, executives at Fox Corp.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
I had never played American football, but Dad and I watched whenever we could figure out how to get a game on satellite.
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
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