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NFL. MLB. and other US Sports written by a UK Sports Journalist.

American Football

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Explore news, updates and explainers from Snap and Seam. Start with the latest reading below, or head straight to the American Football story archive.

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American Football

Browse NFL stories and football explainers.

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Baseball

Browse MLB stories and baseball explainers.

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US Sports

Explore basketball and other sports across the United States.

Beyond the headline.

Knowing what happened is only part of following a sport. Our explainers look at the choices and patterns behind the action, from field position and relief pitching to basketball possessions.