Braves' Chris Sale scratched from elimination game with back spasms after Mets clinch playoff berth with win

Penn State, James Franklin must beat Boise State in College Football Playoff to silence doubters after SMU win

Franklin generated some goodwill, but Penn State's light path makes a quarterfinal win essential

CBS Sports - 11h

Playoff games belong on campuses. Notre Dame's frenzied home win proves it

The future of college football's bowl structure remains. But if nothing else, this weekend may show us where postseason games belong.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Chargers rise in second half against Broncos, move closer to playoff berth

The Chargers overcame a hot start by the Broncos to grab the head-to-head tiebreaker over Denver.

ESPN - 1d

Elizabeth Warren backs Trump call to eliminate debt ceiling

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Thursday supported President-elect Trump’s pressure on lawmakers to eliminate the debt ceiling. “I agree with President-elect Trump that Congress should terminate ...

The Hill - 2d

Who will win the first-round College Football Playoff games — and how will they do it?

What has to happen for each team to win its first-round matchup and advance to the CFP quarterfinals?

Yahoo Sports - 2d

2025 NFL playoffs: The Christmas miracle each team grasping for postseason needs to lock up elusive berth

These teams are hoping to be gifted some serious luck this holiday season

CBS Sports - 3d

Blind people don't need inspiring, says Chris McCausland after Strictly win

The comedian, who is Strictly's first blind winner, says the public's attitudes need to change.

BBC News - 3d

NFL has a record number of playoff clinches and bottom dwellers with 3 weeks to go

There might by more intrigue in the race for the No. 1 pick than in the race to make the playoffs in the final three weeks

ABC News - 3d

UEFA Champions League: Which teams have clinched playoffs and top eight spots so far? Who is eliminated?

League phase 100% leaders Liverpool are on the verge of a guaranteed round of 16 berth along with Barcelona

CBS Sports - 4d

NFL playoff scenarios: Here's how Commanders, Ravens, Broncos can each clinch postseason berths in Week 16

Playoff berths can be clinched by five teams this week

CBS Sports - 4d

Scratch from stray cat leads to woman's leg amputation

Fran Oborski loses her leg two years after being scratched by a stray, who now lives with her.

BBC News - 5d

The Latest Postseason Picture After a Handful of N.F.L. Teams Clinched Playoff Spots

There are two Monday night matchups still on tap to finish Week 15.

The New York Times - 5d

Broncos roar back on the strength of 5 takeaways to beat Colts 31-13 and close in on playoff berth

The Denver Broncos overcame Bo Nix's first three-interception game of his rookie season by collecting five takeaways that propelled them to a 31-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts Sunday

ABC News - 6d

NFL playoff picture, draft order after Week 15: Texans clinch AFC South, Vikings get in and Bears eliminated from postseason

The Bears will now officially miss the playoffs for a fourth straight season.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Steelers clinch playoff berth despite loss to Eagles in Week 15

Mike Tomlin's team is back in the playoffs

CBS Sports - 6d

Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins on brink of playoff elimination with loss to Texans

Tua Tagovailoa threw three interceptions on Sunday in their loss to the Texans.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Chris McCausland's journey from salesman to Strictly winner

The comedian impressed viewers after becoming Strictly Come Dancing's first blind contestant.

BBC News - Dec. 14

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu discusses GOP's future after Trump win

New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu campaigned for Nikki Haley during the Republican primary nearly a year ago. Like many Haley voters, the governor eventually chose to back President-elect ...

CBS News - Dec. 12

College Football Playoff coach bonuses: How each boss is rewarded for earning berth in 2024 bracket

The 12 coaches in the College Football Playoff are due for massive paydays

CBS Sports - Dec. 10

'Five more minutes': Clemson QB Cade Klubnik turns second chance into College Football Playoff berth

Fresh off a record-setting performance in the ACC Championship Game, Klubnik is ready to take on the College Football Playoff

CBS Sports - Dec. 10

Men's basketball AP poll: Tennessee takes over at No. 1 after Kansas drops back-to-back games

Kansas fell to both Creighton and Missouri this past week.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9

NFL playoff picture, draft order after Week 14: Eagles clinch postseason berth as Raiders hold No. 1 draft pick

The Eagles are officially headed to the playoffs.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9

Jets extend NFL's longest active playoff drought: Miami eliminates New York from contention with walk-off TD

The Jets last made the playoffs during the 2010 season

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

NFL playoff picture: Aaron Rodgers, Jets eliminated from postseason after loss to Dolphins

The Jets have the longest active playoff drought across the NFL, NBA, WNBA, NHL and MLB.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: Arizona State rises into top 10 amid Big 12 championship win, playoff berth

Projecting the new AP Top 25 college football rankings after conference championship weekend

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

Arizona State makes College Football Playoff with 45-19 win over Iowa State in Big 12 title game

Big 12 newcomer Arizona State will represent the conference in the 12-team College Football Playoff

ABC News - Dec. 8

Clemson wins ACC title, automatic playoff berth with walk-off FG

With its win, Clemson shook up the College Football Playoff standings by earning an automatic berth as a conference champion.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

For Boise State, Winning a College Football Playoff Game Would Be a Signature Feat

There’s no overstating the significance of this moment, not just for the Broncos but for college football, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

No. 15 Arizona State dominates No. 16 Iowa State to win Big 12 title game and earn playoff berth

The Sun Devils scored 35 straight points over the second and third quarters in their 45-19 win.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Alabama's case for College Football Playoff berth: Why Crimson Tide deserve spot in 12-team bracket

Here's why it's an open and shut case for Alabama in the College Football Playoff

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

Lions clinch playoff berth, plus bold predictions for Week 14 and biggest needs for NFL playoff contenders

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Dec. 6

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

Driving force behind Chargers' dramatic turnaround and likely playoff berth in Jim Harbaugh's first season

The Chargers are likely playoff-bound and here's why

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

WATCH: Lions HC Dan Campbell delivers passionate, funny, NSFW locker room speech after clinching playoff spot

Campbell was fired up after the nail biter against the Green Bay Packers

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

Dan Campbell's 4th-down gambles help Lions beat Packers 34-31 and clinch playoffs

Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes, Jake Bates made a 35-yard field goal as time expired and the Detroit Lions clinched a playoff spot with a 34-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers

ABC News - Dec. 6

Lions beat Packers to clinch playoff spot after Campbell’s gutsy fourth-down calls

Green Bay Packers 31-34 Detroit Lions Detroit win 11th game in a row to move to 12-1 Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes, Jake Bates made a 35-yard field goal as time expired and the Detroit ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Predictions for Packers-Lions 'TNF' showdown, plus Week 14 playoff-clinching scenarios and NFL MVP watch

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Dec. 5

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Biden heading back to U.S. from Angola after highlighting American investments

President Biden has wrapped up his historic trip to Angola after touring a port on Wednesday where the U.S. has invested billions. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.

CBS News - Dec. 4