The countdown is on to the 2024 Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.
To make sure you're right in the spirit of Sunday's big occasion, we are looking back at American Football scenes closer to home.
We found these nine images in the Echo archives from 2011 and 2012.
There's plenty to admire as local children tackle the sport and local American Football teams put in the hard yards in training.
9. Practice makes perfect
Sunderland Spartans American Football team in training at the Raich Carter Centre in December 2012. | se
10. Learning the game
Jake Howe from the Durham based DC Presidents American Football team with Lauren Said and Lewis Pitcairn, both aged 11. American Sports Camp | se
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