The decision comes after years of pressure.

Washington Redskins confirm plan to change controversial name

The NFL's Patrick Mahomes has agreed a 10-year contract with Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs which will reportedly make him the highest-paid athlete in the world.

Who is Patrick Mahomes, the highest-paid athlete in the world?

"We were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier", NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.

'We were wrong': NFL backtracks to allow protests

It is believed to be the first public protest by an NFL cheerleader. 

NFL's San Francisco 49ers cheerleader kneels during national anthem

The ex-San Francisco 49ers player began a wave of protests by NFL players two seasons ago by kneeling during the national anthem.

Nike customers burn apparel as NFL star Kaepernick scores new advertising deal

Nigerian-born Efe Obada, 26, only started playing American football for British side London Warriors in 2014.

Child refugee's disbelief at selection for NFL season

He said some members of the Super Bowl championship team are "disrespectful" to the nation.

Trump calls off Philadelphia Eagles visit over anthem dispute

Shaquem Griffin was born with a hand defect so painful that he tried to cut off his fingers - but he hasn't let it stop his sports career.

The one-handed athlete tipped for NFL stardom

The US president insisted his row with the NFL over players kneeling during the national anthem has 'nothing to do with race'.

Trump: NFL national anthem row 'nothing to do with race'

US President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on NFL players who have been protesting during the national anthem.

Trump criticises NFL player protest

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was touring the White House when he poked his head into Sean Spicer's address on Wednesday.

White House press briefing gatecrashed by NFL star

Aaron Hernandez's death in his single cell comes less than a week after he was acquitted by a jury over a 2012 double killing.

Ex-NFL star found dead in his cell days after acquittal

The NFL star's prized memorabilia, which went missing amid the celebrations of February's comeback win, has turned up in an unlikely place.

FBI track down Tom Brady's missing Super Bowl jersey

A 17-year-old driver 'veered into the oncoming lane' before colliding with Byrd, who was travelling with a 12-year-old passenger.

Former NFL star Dennis Byrd, 50, killed in car crash

An American football player has become the latest athlete to kneel during the national anthem in protest against social injustice in the US.

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