A commentator sparked a series of angry responses on social media after the Detroit Lions defeated the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.

It may have been the same national anthem, but the NFL was singing a markedly different tune with who sung it for the season opener.

The performance of an alternative "national anthem" before kickoff of the NFL's season prompted a negative reaction from some fans.

Given that football is viewed as an escape by many Americans, this move is likely to be mocked in living rooms across the country.

Two players were immediately released by their team for exhibiting "decision making that is not consistent with our organizational values."

Former NFL player Stanley Wilson Jr. died at the age of 40 after he collapsed during intake at a Los Angeles County mental hospital.

The team said it was "shocked and saddened." "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time."

The NFL has reportedly warned referees to keep an eye out for the use of a small, foreign object that has been helping some teams.

In the final game of the NFL regular season, a standout Packers linebacker was ejected for a bizarre move in the fourth quarter.

President Trump commented after seeing that two high-profile quarterbacks and other NFL players decided to take a knee during the national anthem.