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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills walks to the tunnel during halftime against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Highmark Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images)

Damar Hamlin is much more than an NFL star

A son, a big brother, a friend, a neighbour, a teammate. That’s who Damar Hamlin is. These are the important things right now. Football eventually worked that out on Monday, writes JASON GAY.

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CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 02: Buffalo Bills players look on after teammate Damar Hamlin #3 collapsed on the field after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Revealed: What caused NFL star’s in-game collapse

The Buffalo Bills have provided an update to Damar Hamlin’s condition, the NFL star who collapsed mid-game forcing the league to abandon the Monday Night Football fixture.

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PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: Thomas Yassmin #87 of the Utah Utes celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second quarter in the 2023 Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Pasadena, California. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Sean M. Haffey / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Watch: Aussie ex-NRL prospect stuns US with touchdown

A one-time NRL prospect has sent the ESPN commentary team into a spin after scoring a touchdown in front of 90,000 fans and eager NFL scouts. WATCH THE VIDEO

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 19: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after defeating the Los Angeles Rams 24-12 at Lambeau Field on December 19, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Revenge of the geezers: QB greats back from the brink

Despite roller coaster seasons, Tom Brady has Tampa Bay back in the playoffs — and Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay are right on the verge just when it looked like his time in the sun was over.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 11: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts prior to an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi's Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Imperfect genius Brady more watchable than ever

Tom Brady still has it in him to conjure the spectacular but there is no longer an inevitability to his magic. It makes for a more nerve-jangling show than at any time in his career.

Tight end Thomas Yassmin will play for Utah in the Rose Bowl

How NRL missed out on college football superstar

Thomas Yassmin was on the radar of multiple NRL clubs as well as Super Rugby’s Waratahs, but he knocked them all back for a sport he had never played before.

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 04: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up before the game against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Lamar Jackson’s contract talk has NFL buzzing

Lamar Jackson’s contract negotiations with the Ravens could have a long-lasting and wide-ranging impact across the NFL.

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Top 5: Murder, mayhem and institutional failings

CODE’s seasoned journalists have the time and resources to get behind the meaty issues in sport. Here are the best of their deep dives for 2022.

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NFL identifies Australia as target for young talent

The NFL has tracked Australia’s surprise passion for American football, recently realising the opportunities that lie Down Under. Now, the league is all in.

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 11: Penei Sewell #58 of the Detroit Lions dives with the ball in the fourth quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

How the Lions became the NFL’s most loveable team

After long stretches of misery, the team has won five of its last six games and is improbably making a playoff push while playing a fun brand of football.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Rob Gronkowski #87 and Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Mike Ehrmann / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

The deep fear of Tom Brady’s dad is coming true

A deep fear of Tom Brady Sr has been revealed: that his legendary quarterback son won’t ever want to stop playing in the NFL.

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How a failed AFL stint turned into an NFL dream

Recently delisted, Patrick Murtagh wondered what he would do with his career. Little did he know he was on American football’s radar, and now the opportunities are endless, writes SHANNON GILL.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 11: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers talks with Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following the game at Levi's Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. San Francisco defeated Tampa Bay 35-7. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Meet the no-name QB who outplayed Brady

Brock Purdy — the last pick of the 2022 draft — leads San Francisco to a soaring win over Tampa Bay, underlining that NFL talent can lurk in unexpected places.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: Tom Brady of the New England Patriots talks with Hall of Famer Joe Montana prior to Super Bowl LIV between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Tom Brady’s 49ers homecoming

Tom Brady has only played one NFL game in his hometown of San Francisco. Ahead of his return GREG AUMAN looks at his childhood as a 49ers fan.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 09: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Carolina Panthers walks off the field at halftime against the San Francisco 49ers at Bank of America Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Eakin Howard/Getty Images/AFP

What’s next for Baker Mayfield after release

The former No.1 overall draft pick is already on his way out of Carolina after only playing five games as a starter this season, and losing all but one of them.

BEREA, OHIO - NOVEMBER 23: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass during a practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 23, 2022 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Watson’s return a black eye for NFL

Deshaun Watson’s comeback with the Cleveland Browns is anything but a good-news story for the NFL writes STEVE SERBY.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 17: Adam Korsak #94 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights punts the ball against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field on September 17, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

NFL draft looms for record-breaking Aussie punter

Adam Korsak was an AFL prospect with a golf handicap of four, while he played under-15 state cricket alongside Will Pucovski. PETER MITCHELL charts the punter‘s long journey to a likely NFL call-up.

The Unity Trinity statue, depicting George Best, Denis Law and Bobby Charlton, outside the Old Trafford football ground, home of Manchester United Football Club, in Manchester, UK, on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. Manchester United FCs owners are considering opening up the iconic English football club to a new investor -- with private equity firms likely to be crowding the field alongside high-net worth individuals.Â Photographer: Anthony Devlin/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Which sports team would you buy?

Manchester United, Liverpool, the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Angels and the Washington NFL franchise are simultaneously up for sale. It’s going to take a big check.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 27: Mike White #5 of the New York Jets throws a pass in the first half of a game against the Chicago Bears at MetLife Stadium on November 27, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

White and Love soar as Bucs, Ravens falter

A couple of highly touted quarterbacks grabbed top billing on the weekend, while a few of the game’s supposed big dogs stumbled.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 20: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter in the game against the Los Angles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NFL notes: Hail the best TE of the modern era

It is time for the football world to acknowledge that Travis Kelce is the best tight end we have watched in the modern era, writes BUCKY BROOKS in his weekly NFL notes.

KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 13: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a fourth quarter pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Arrowhead Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

Who will be the next NFL icons?

With Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers looking closer to retirement than their peak, a new crop of NFL icons has begun to assert themselves.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 14: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks to pass against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Problem with blueprint to beat Philadelphia Eagles

The Washington Commanders proved there is an obvious way to give yourself the best chance of beating the Philadelphia Eagles. That doesn’t mean it will work for every team.

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 4: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball during the game against the Utah Jazz on November 4, 2022 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles now has a major draft pick problem

After the Los Angeles Rams won the Super Bowl, GM Les Snead wore a shirt that was both outrageous and testament to a strategy that is now problematic for both the NFL team and the NBA’s Lakers.

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 13: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills attempts a pass against the Minnesota Vikings at Highmark Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

NFL Wrap: Josh Allen mistakes hurting Bills’ chances

The Buffalo Bills were one of many title contenders this season but continued mistakes from star quarterback Josh Allen is hindering any chance of a Super Bowl run.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on October 30, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NFL Week 10 – best prime time plays

The NFL’s Week 10 prime time slate is a punters delight: will the Chargers go flat against the resurgent Niners? Can the unbeaten Eagles soar over Washington?

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