Lions' Penei Sewell on 49ers heartbreak, playoff motivation

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

How the Top-Seeded Teams Tumbled in the College Football Playoff

Texas, Penn State, Ohio State and Notre Dame advanced in the quarterfinals after beating higher-seeded teams.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

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

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa says he'll play if Miami reaches NFL playoffs

Miami needs to win to keep its playoff hopes alive

CBS Sports - 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

Vikings' Jordan Addison, Lions' Jameson Williams more than complementary pieces in explosive passing attacks

Justin Jefferson and Amon-Ra St. Brown aren't the only game-breakers who could determine Sunday's NFC North showdown

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

Battle for NFC's No. 1 seed: Three reasons why Vikings are a stronger Super Bowl contender than Lions

The Vikings may have a stronger Super Bowl case entering the Week 18 showdown with the Lions

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

Week 18 preview: Vikings-Lions is a treat and so are these player contract incentives | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast

It's Week 18 in the NFL which means if you're playing fantasy football you are a 'sicko' and we love you for it. Welcome to our weekend preview show where we get you ready with everything you need ...

Yahoo Sports - 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

Watch Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Northwestern Wildcats: TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Penn State vs. Northwestern basketball game

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

NFL Week 18 preview: Vikings-Lions DEEP dive, Bengals-Steelers & Falcons-Panthers | Football 301

In this episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald dive deep into the high-stakes drama of Week 18, breaking down the biggest matchups across the NFL, including the highly anticipated ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

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

NFL Week 18 betting: 7 best lines, props and more, including the Vikings-Lions clash

Here's a look at Week 18 from a betting perspective.

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

2025 Pro Bowl: Lions' Kerby Joseph, Eagles' Jordan Mailata, Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield among biggest snubs

The seven biggest snubs from the initial Pro Bowl roster

CBS Sports - 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

Pro Bowl rosters include 9 Ravens, 7 Lions, 6 Vikings and Eagles and no Patrick Mahomes

Nine Baltimore Ravens, including two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, were selected for the Pro Bowl Games

ABC News - 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

Deebo predicts current NFL playoff bracket, Super Bowl 59 winner

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel gave his prediction for how the current NFL playoff bracket will play out.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

The New College Football Playoff System Is Flawed. Boise State Showed That.

The seeding system will likely be changed, but it’s not as if the Broncos exploited it, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 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