Lions' Penei Sewell on 49ers heartbreak, playoff motivation

2025 NFL playoff picture, standings: Lions take NFC's top seed, Broncos get final AFC spot, Bucs win NFC South

A look at the playoff standings with one more game in the regular season to go

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Where 49ers will pick in 2025 NFL Draft after season-ending loss

Here's where the 49ers will pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after San Francisco's disappointing campaign ended with a 47-24 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Updated NFL playoff picture: Live tracking Vikings vs. Lions for the NFC's No. 1 seed

We are following the 2024 NFL season's playoff picture. Here's how things look for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Vikings face Lions for No. 1 seed in NFC

In what could be considered the biggest game of the 2024-25 NFL season, the Detroit Lions will host the Minnesota Vikings on "Sunday Night Football."

NBC News - Jan. 6

Jennings ejected from 49ers-Cardinals game for two fights

For the second consecutive game, Jauan Jennings was involved in altercations with opposing defensive backs. This time, he was ejected.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

NFL Week 18 Props That Pop: Loading up on Vikings-Lions bets

Liz Loza and Daniel Dopp break down Week 18 and offer their favorite prop bets for the final week of the NFL regular season.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Week 18 NFL playoff picture: Ranking games with most important playoff implications after Vikings-Lions

Ranking the Week 18 games that matter in terms of importance

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

Investigators say jealousy was a motive in murder of Texas teen

Matthew Edgar, who claimed to have no memory of how his ex-girlfriend was killed, was convicted of Livye Lewis' murder while on the run from authorities in Texas.

CBS News - Jan. 5

Commanders get RB Ekeler back ahead of playoffs

The Commanders activated running back Austin Ekeler off injured reserve, giving them a key offensive player back as they prepare for the postseason.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Timing of HC interviews hinges on Vikings-Lions

The outcome of Sunday night's Vikings-Lions game will determine when Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn and Brian Flores can start interviewing for head coaching jobs.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Where to watch Cardinals vs. 49ers game: TV channel, NFL kickoff time, live stream, spread, odds

San Francisco's disappointing season ends against another divisional rival, Arizona, to miss the playoffs

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

49ers vs. Cardinals prediction, odds, spread, time: 2025 NFL picks, Week 18 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NFL picks for the Arizona Cardinals vs. San Francisco 49ers on Sunday

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Is It Time for the N.F.L. to Rethink Its Playoff Format?

On Sunday, the Lions and Vikings face off to determine the N.F.C. No. 1 seed. The loser plays the first round on the road.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Police search for motive in Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion at Trump hotel

Matthew Livelsberger died in an apparent suicide after reportedly breaking up with wife six days before explosion. Police in the US were still investigating the possible motivations and background ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Young boy survives 5 nights lost in game park full of lions

Officials in Zimbabwe say 7-year-old Tinotenda Pudu survived five nights in the "unforgiving wild" of a game park thanks to his wilderness skills.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Lions star wants NFL to modify this one part of the playoff format: 'The rule should be changed'

The Lions-Vikings loser will be the first 14-win wild-card team in NFL history

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Motive in Las Vegas Cybertruck Explosion Is Still Unclear as New Details Emerge

Officials said they used data from Tesla charging stations to chart the driver’s dayslong journey from Colorado to the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Will Brinson's NFL Week 18 best bets: Motivation, starters resting key; Bengals roll to stay alive

Brinson's best bets for Week 18 of the NFL season

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Notre Dame Reaches the College Football Playoff Semifinals

Stellar defense from the Fighting Irish helped secure a 23-10 victory over Georgia and a date with Penn State in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Union hires Carnell seeking MLS playoffs return

The Philadelphia Union named Bradley Carnell as the fourth head coach in the Major League Soccer team's history on Thursday.

ESPN - Jan. 3

USA's Cardoso 'motivated' by transfer interest

Constant transfer speculation is giving Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso extra motivation to play at his best, according to the United States international.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Young boy survives five days in lion-inhabited game park

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

NFL playoff race: Vikings and Lions vie for inside track to Super Bowl LIX

Two titans battle for the NFC North crown, home-field advantage until the Super Bowl and a first-round bye in Sunday night’s regular-season finale. Minnesota Vikings (14-2) v Detroit Lions ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Mystery shrouds Las Vegas Cybertruck bomber's motives, authorities say

Family, friends and the close-knit Green Beret community can't square the Matthew Livelsberger they knew with the Cybertruck explosion police say he carried out in Las Vegas.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Vikings vs. Lions: Who's going to win? And how will they do it

Two Coach of the Year candidates. Two dangerous offenses. Two aggressive defenses. But there can only be one winner in Sunday night's game of the year.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Lions tailgate security top of mind in wake of New Orleans terror attack

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

49ers star Deebo reveals his votes for NFL MVP, OPOY awards

San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Deebo Samuel revealed his votes for NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Boy of eight survives five days in lion-inhabited game park

The young boy ate wild fruit and dug small wells in dry river banks to find drinking water in Zimbabwe.

BBC News - Jan. 2

49ers' Deebo Samuel reflects on depression he faced after Super Bowl losses: 'One of the worst feelings ever'

Samuel says he goes months without wanting to be seen following a Super Bowl loss

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Matchup rankings: Trust wide receivers in Vikings-Lions tilt

Here are the most and least favorable matchups in the NFL at QB, RB, WR and TE for Week 18.

ESPN - Jan. 2

Investigators probe for motive, possible accomplices in New Orleans attack

FBI says New Orleans suspect was not acting alone

NBC News - Jan. 2

Why Whitner believes 49ers made mistake playing Purdy vs. Lions

Donte Whitner explains why the 49ers made a mistake playing quarterback Brock Purdy in San Francisco's 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday night at Levi's Stadium.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Cam Skattebo steals show in Peach Bowl: Arizona State star RB did it all in heartbreaking loss to Texas

Skattebo's late-game heroics led an unlikely comeback in the 2OT loss for the Sun Devils

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Cam Skattebo's impact on Arizona State shines through heartbreaking loss

Led by their unstoppable star, the Sun Devils gave everything they had against Texas and nearly pulled off the College Football Playoff's greatest upset.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Lions cut Jamal Adams from practice squad

The Lions are in desperate need of warm bodies on defense right now, but veteran safety Jamal Adams couldn't stick in Detroit.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

49ers overreactions: Is Purdy really worth top-dollar contract?

Matt Maiocco sifts through fan reactions -- and overreactions -- after the San Francisco 49ers' Week 17 loss.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Manchester United, Ryder Cup and Lions tour: 12 sport storylines for 2025

Everton’s new stadium, Women’s Rugby World Cup and potentially close Ashes series – new year has much to offer. Next season one narrative will surely dominate Formula One when Lewis Hamilton dons ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1