American football

Example Sentences

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"I've been a sports fan my whole life, I've been in cricket, skiing, basketball, football, American football - but MMA is one of the most difficult sports you'll ever do," said Page.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

My character in the show is English and not interested in American football, so I’m kind of having to play dumb.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

"It was roughly the size and shape of an American football," says Mann.

From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026

Sports have a rich history in Puerto Rico, from boxing to baseball — but with the exception of Super Bowl Sunday, American football doesn’t typically reach us.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Luma didn’t care much for American football, but she thought the boys might enjoy the plot.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John