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Intense American Football Action

Dramatic moments of American football players on the field. Scenes include passing, teamwork, and competitive gameplay, reflecting intensity and strategy.

Football players passing ball
Football players passing ball
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Coach giving youth football team a pep talk in Connecticut
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1970s CENTER ABOUT TO HIKE FOOTBALL HARVARD TEAM GAME
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force football players celebrate after singing the Third Verse on Sept. 23, 2022 after a game against Nevada in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Nevada 48-20. - (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)
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Football players dressing in locker room
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Vintage Photograph. Football team in action on the field during a game.
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force football players celebrate after singing the Third Verse on Sept. 10, 2022 after a game against Colorado in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Colorado 41-10. - (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)
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group of young professional american football players with coach discussing strategy together during training match on the stadium field
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happy american football team with trophy celebrating victory isolated on white background
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RB George Atkinson, #4 Notre Dame, and RB Theo Riddick, #6 Notre Dame, celebrate a touchdown during the NCAA football game between the Navy and the Notre Dame on September 1, 2012 in Dublin, Ireland, Europe
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This is a football game at the West Point Military Academy. Playing were the NY Army team vs. Lafayette at Michie Stadium.
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Lindsey, Recruiting Station Atlanta recruiter, 6th Marine Corps District, poses with the Milton High School football team after their win during the Roswell High School at Milton High School Great American Rivalry Series football game, Milton, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. The purpose of the GARS is to highlight local rivalry games, announce the pull-up competition winner, reward scholarships to a player on each team, and a trophy for the MVP and winner of the annual rivalry game.
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Trey Taylor and Christopher Herrera celebrate after making a tackle against Army on Nov. 5, 2022 during the Commander's Classic at Globe Life Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Air Force defeated Army 13-7 to take home their 21st Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. - (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)
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American Football, European Championship 2010, Germany vs. France in the Grand Final on 31 July 2010 in the Commerzbank Arena, Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany, Europe
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American football player with helmet and ball on sports field
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Female Pro Football Player
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U.S. Air Force Academy -- Air Force's Ethan Howell searches for a pass during a game against Lindenwood University in the Holaday Athletic Center at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. on March 25, 2023. Air Force defeated Lindenwood 15-6.
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The U.S. Naval Academy football team kicks off during a game against Bowling Green State University at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Quarterback preparing to throw football
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happy american football team with trophy celebrating victory on night field
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Coast Guard Atlantic Area Commander Vice Adm. Kevin E. Lunday tosses a coin in the air at William Dick Price Stadium to determine opening possession between football rivals Norfolk State University and Hampton University in Norfolk, Va., Sept. 17. As the Executive Champion for the partnership with Norfolk State University to promote the Coast Guards College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative, which is available to students enrolled at Minority-Serving Institutions, Lunday performed the opening coin-toss, he attended a recruiting event at the stadium, and emphasized the Coast Guards continued support for diversity and inclusion in the officer ranks through recruitment at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities.
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U.S. Air Force Academy -- Air Force's Wes Peene dodges two defenders during a game against Stony Brook University on February 24th, 2024 at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Force defeated Stony Brook 12-11 in overtime. Air Force photo/Dylan Smith)
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Brad Roberts celebrates his third touchdown of the game on Sept. 10, 2022 during a game against Colorado in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Colorado 41-10. - (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)
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happy american football team celebrating victory with trophy and confetti on the night field
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U.S. Air Force Academy -- Air Force's Aidan Tolen makes a run past a defender during a game against Stony Brook University on February 24th, 2024 at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Force defeated Stony Brook 12-11 in overtime. Air Force photo/Dylan Smith)
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QB Kyle Orton, #08 Broncos, passes the ball during the NFL International game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Denver Broncos on October 31, 2010 in London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
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USAF Academy Colo.-- Senior Ridge Flick catches the ball during the Mar. 13, 2010 lacrosse game held at Falcon Stadium. The Falcons defeated the Black Knights 8-7 in overtime. This was Air Forces first lacrosse victory against Army in the last 17 tries.
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6th Marine Corps District Recruiting Substation Tupelo and the Great American Rivalry Series present the Scholar Athlete awards during the opening of the annual football game at the Oxford Junior High School football stadium in Oxford, Mississippi, Sep. 16, 2022. GARS highlights long-standing high school rivalries through a series of football games across the nation, along with the opportunity for individual players to earn Scholar Athlete and Most Valuable Player awards. The Oxford Chargers compete against the Lafayette Commodores every year in the Crosstown Classic rivalry football game.
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Trey Talor celebrates after making a tackle against Colorado on Sept. 10, 2022 during a game in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Colorado 41-10. - (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)
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An Oxford High School football player performs pull-ups to contribute to his high school's chin up challenge against Lafayette High School, during the Crosstown Classic annual competition at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mississippi, Sep. 16, 2022. The high schools were given the opportunity to perform as many collective pull-ups over two days and the school with the most pull-ups were awarded at the annual Crosstown Classic football game.
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040517-N-9693M-002. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bryce Donisi, left, and Sgt. Logan Vitale, right, pose for a photo with the Hartford High School football team at the Great American Rivalry Series game in Hartford, Vermont, Oct. 21, 2022. Hartford won the football game and pull-up challenge, both of which were presented by the United States Marine Corps.
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U.S. Air Force Academy -- Air Force's Alexander Stepney starts a pass attempt against Ohio State University during a game on February 17th, 2024 at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Force was defeated by Ohio State 4-12. Air Force photo/Dylan Smith)
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Lindsey, Recruiting Station Atlanta recruiter, 6th Marine Corps District, prepares to flip the coin during the pre-game coin toss during the Roswell High School at Milton High School Great American Rivalry Series football game, Milton, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. The purpose of the GARS is to highlight local rivalry games, announce the pull-up competition winner, reward scholarships to a player on each team, and a trophy for the MVP and winner of the annual rivalry game.
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A high school football coach discusses strategy with his players before a Friday night game in New Ulm, Minnesota.
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U.S. Air Force Academy -- Air Force's Nick Walter looks for an opening against Ohio State University during a game on February 17th, 2024 at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Force was defeated by Ohio State 4-12. Air Force photo/Dylan Smith)
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American football, LB Mario Rinner, No. 50 Raiders, leads his team on the football field, Swarco Raiders Tirol vs. Vienna Vikings, Vienna, Vienna State, Austria, Europe
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All-Army Men's Soccer Team Wins Silver Medal
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Portrait of a referee standing with a football player
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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. and 33rd Southern Heritage Classic game officials walk towards the center field to proceed with the coin toss and kick-off the game at the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium field, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Memphis, Tennessee.The Southern Heritage Classic is an annual cultural celebration filled with sports and entertainment that creates a substantial economic impact and promotes higher education in the community. The Southern Heritage Classic is one of the countrys most anticipated HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) football classics. (Photo by 502d ABW and JBSA Public Affairs Office Ruth A. Medina-Villanueva).
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Cadet Tony Rio leads the Air Force Academy Falcon's football team onto the field, to play in the Mirage Bowl against San Diego State University. Base: Tokyo Country: Japan (JPN)
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U.S. Air Force Academy -- Air Force's men's lacrosse team sings the Third Verse after their game against Ohio State University on February 17th, 2024 at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Force was defeated by Ohio State 4-12. Air Force photo/Dylan Smith)
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Football, U-maine vs. BU at Boston, MA USA
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111210-N-AC887-002LANDOVER, Md. (Dec. 10, 2011) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus holds the coveted Secretarys Trophy as U.S. Naval Academy defensive end Jabaree Tuani looks on after his team beat the U.S. Military Academy Black Knights 27-21 during the 112th Army-Navy college football game at FedEx Field.
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020916-F-4728F-002. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)
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O. J. McDuffieWide ReceiverMiami Dolphins
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CB Marcus Sherels, No. 35 Vikings, running with the ball at a NFL International game between the Minnessota Vikings and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Wembley Stadium, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
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Serious Hispanic football player
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Mailand, Italy. 11th Feb, 2026. Olympia, Olympic Winter Games Milan Cortina 2026, ice hockey, men, training, Sidney Crosby (Canada) gives interviews after the training session. Credit: Peter Kneffel/dpa/Alamy Live News
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U.S. Air Force Academy -- Air Force's Nick Walter stands ready for a pass against Ohio State University during a game on February 17th, 2024 at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Force was defeated by Ohio State 4-12. Air Force photo/Dylan Smith)
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Sep. 03, 2009 - Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.S - September 3, 2009: Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. The Pittsburg Steelers defeated the Carolina Panthers 21-10 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Credit Image: © Margaret Bowles/Southcreek Global/ZUMApress.com)
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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ryan Saechao, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Fair Oaks, Recruiting Station Sacramento, presents the most valuable player award to Jesuit High School during the Great American Rivalry Series (GARS) in Sacramento, California on Sept. 10, 2022. GARS is hosted by Brainbox Intelligent Marketing and recognizes top high school football rivalries across the nation. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Seaira Moore)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Osvaldo Chavez, from the 129th Maintenance Squadron, 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, looks up at the video board while holding a football-field sized American flag in the shape of the United States, Sept. 18, 2022, on the field at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, before the San Francisco 49ers home opener football game against the Seattle Seahawks. Nine of the wings Airmen were spread out around the flag to serve as point-persons and team leads for season ticket holders who also served on the flag unfurling detail.
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U.S. service members stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico and Naval District Washington receives autographs from the Washington Commanders players of the National Football League (NFL) at the Salute to Service Boot Camp hosted by the Washington Commanders at the Inova Sports Performance Center, Ashburn, Virginia, Aug. 16, 2022. Military members joined the Commanders and members of USAA for a special training camp event that allowed servicemen and women to work out on the Commanders practice fields.
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Norfolk State University President Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston speaks to the referees before kick-off between football rivals Norfolk State University and Hampton University in Norfolk, Va., Sept. 17 at William "Dick" Price Stadium. Coast Guard Vice Adm. Kevin E. Lunday and Capt. Adrian L. West attended the match to emphasize the services continued support for the Coast Guards College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative, which is available to students enrolled at Minority-Serving Institutions, to further diversity and inclusion in the officer ranks through recruitment at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities.
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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ryan Saechao, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Fair Oaks, Recruiting Station Sacramento, presents the scholar athlete award to the Jesuit High School recipient during the Great American Rivalry Series (GARS) in Sacramento, California on Sept. 10, 2022. GARS is hosted by Brainbox Intelligent Marketing and recognizes top high school football rivalries across the nation. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Seaira Moore)
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Ibrahima Konate (RB Leipzig) at the charity match between ZFC Meuselwitz and RB Leipzig on 18 July 2017 in Meuselwitz