IOC won't tackle American football

IOC president Thomas Bach enjoyed his first taste of American football after attending Sunday's Super Bowl in Arizona but warned on Tuesday not to expect NFL players in the Olympics anytime soon.

New England's heart-stopping win over Seattle was certainly a strong advertisement for the sport but Bach cannot envision it being in the Olympic program any time soon despite efforts to get it recognized by forming an international federation.

"The sport was great with the real drama until the very end and to feel the atmosphere in Arizona there around the stadium was really a good experience," said Bach, who was attending the opening race of the alpine ski world championships.