NFL relaxes rules on celebrations - but no twerking allowed

'No Fun League' loosens up to give players given more leeway to 'express themselves' after big plays

Antonio Brown twerking
Antonio Brown twerks after scoring a touchdown for the Pittsburgh Steelers
(Image credit: Rob Carr/Getty)

American footballers will once again be allowed to celebrate their big plays next season after the NFL - which had been dubbed the No Fun League - relaxed its rules.

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