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

They have taught her a few things: how to make mac and cheese, follow American football and wear university merchandise without shame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

What’s wrong with celebrating American football for what it is: an American sport that is a behemoth in TV ratings?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026

Kevin played lock alongside Chas, so he was exactly Chas’s height; and Joey, who was six-one, played fly half, number ten, which is kind of the equivalent to quarterback in American football.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith