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NFL roundup: Lions rout Vikings for NFC’s top seed as Titans land No 1 pick
Lions crush Vikings 31-9 to secure NFC’s No 1 seed Packers lose Love and Watson in 24-22 loss to Bears Titans earn No 1 pick with 23-14 defeat to Houston Patriots fire Mayo after finishing 4-13 ...The Guardian - 3d -
Commanders pull Jayden Daniels in second half vs. Cowboys with NFC playoff seeding still on the line
Washington trailed 9-3 ahead of their first drive of the second half, so they are saving Daniels for the playoffsCBS Sports - 3d -
Packers lose Jordan Love, Christian Watson to injury, fall to Bears on walk-off FG and lock into NFC's No. 7 seed
Watson and Love both suffered injuries against the Bears as Green Bay sought to improve its playoff seeding.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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 importanceCBS Sports - 3d -
Ravens lock up AFC North, No. 3 seed with win over Browns
The loss guarantees that Cleveland will have a top-three pick in the draft.ESPN - 3d -
NFL Playoff Picture 2024: Updated AFC and NFC standings, bracket, tiebreakers for Week 18
Most of the playoff field has been set, but two playoff teams remain to be decided and the No. 1 seed in the NFC will go down to the final game of the season.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
2025 NFL playoff picture: How Bengals or Dolphins can still steal AFC's final postseason spot from Broncos
There's only one playoff spot up for grabs in the AFCCBS Sports - 4d -
Jeremiyah Love is expected to be ready for 7th-seeded Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman expects running back Jeremiyah Love to play in Thursday's College Football Playoff semifinal game and the Fighting Irish ground game to be at full strength against ...ABC News - 4d -
Prisco's NFL Week 18 picks: Buccaneers roll to clinch division title, Lions edge Vikings for top seed
Pete Prisco reveals all his Week 18 picks, including Broncos beating resting ChiefsCBS Sports - 4d -
NFL scores, live updates: Ravens lock up division title, Bengals keep playoff hopes alive in AFC North doubleheader
The four teams of the AFC North came together for a Saturday doubleheader in Week 18. The result was a division title for the Baltimore Ravens and another day of hope for the Cincinnati BengalsYahoo Sports - 4d -
Ange Postecoglou 'shattered' after depleted Tottenham lose again, maintains 'we deserved to win'
Spurs losing streak continues as they struggle with a raft of injuries ahead of a massive League Cup semifinalCBS Sports - 4d -
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 - 5d -
Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa says he'll play if Miami reaches NFL playoffs
Miami needs to win to keep its playoff hopes aliveCBS Sports - 5d -
Systems evangelist Amorim meets Slot’s simpler pragmatism at Anfield | Barney Ronay
Manchester United’s new manager is increasingly looking like an odd hire, especially compared to the successful succession at their arch rivals. Perhaps the most striking aspect of Ruben Amorim’s ...The Guardian - 5d -
Thune says Trump's picks deserve a fair confirmation process
When asked whether Senate Republicans would oppose some of President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his Cabinet and second term, new Senate Majority Leader John Thune tells "Face the Nation with ...CBS News - 5d -
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 historyCBS Sports - 5d -
Rafael Campos the feel-good winner at Kapalua. New PGA Tour system might limit these tales
Rafael Campos might be the happiest player at Kapalua for The SentryABC News - 5d -
NFL inactives Week 18: Jalen Hurts, many more Eagles out vs. Giants, Taron Johnson will miss chance to earn $250K
Here are the inactives for Week 18, the NFL's regular season finale.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
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 LionsCBS Sports - 5d -
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 - 5d -
College Football Playoff byes aren't the problem: Quarterfinal results prove flawed system as primary issue
All four teams who earned byes suffered early exits, but that's no reason to single out the concept of byes as the main problemCBS Sports - 5d -
'No-one deserves this': Victims' families seek answers in New Orleans attack
The family of one 25-year-old victim says they have had "zero information" about how he was killed.BBC News - 6d -
College basketball power rankings: Why Iowa State deserves to be No. 3 behind Auburn, Tennessee
The Tigers and Volunteers remain at the top as SEC play begins, while Utah State and St. Bonaventure join the power rankingsCBS Sports - 6d -
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 - 6d -
2025 NFL QB market: Top free agents, trade targets, cut candidates, projected landing spots, contracts, more
Playing matchmaker for big names and needy teamsCBS Sports - 6d -
NFL Week 18 picks, odds, spread, best bets: Sam Darnold-led Vikings upset Lions at home for No. 1 seed
Jordan Dajani gives his picks for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL seasonCBS Sports - 6d -
NFL Week 18 injury tracker: Latest updates on Jalen Hurts, Brock Purdy, Tua Tagovailoa, Alvin Kamara and more
Breaking down the midweek injury reports for each teamCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
Dillon Gabriel NFL Draft 2025: Scouting report, prospect outlook, NFL team fits and more for Oregon QB
How does the two-time national champion stack up as an NFL Draft prospect?CBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
Lions could have one of their best defenders back vs. Vikings as Detroit looks to lock up NFC North, top seed
Alex Anzalone hasn't played since Week 11CBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
New Orleans Attacker Evaded a Security System Under Repair
Bollards that normally protect pedestrians from vehicles were to be replaced as part of the city’s preparations for the Super Bowl next month. The attacker drove his pickup around a police vehicle ...The New York Times - 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 -
Quinn Ewers NFL Draft 2025: Full scouting report, prospect ranking, pro comparison, NFL landing spots and more
Everything you need to know about Texas QB and 2025 NFL Draft prospect Quinn EwersCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
Traffic bollard system was being upgraded at time of New Orleans truck attack, local official says
A local official has told CBS News' Anna Schecter that New Orleans was in the midst of upgrading its traffic bollard system and temporary barricades were in place when a man slammed a truck into a ...CBS News - 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 -
Backup QB rankings for NFL playoff teams: Chiefs' Carson Wentz headlines emergency options for postseason
Which contenders are best-suited to weather injury under center?CBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
NFL Week 18 odds, picks: Vikings claim NFC North title, No. 1 seed with win vs. Lions; Bengals beat Steelers
Here's how Week 18 in the NFL is shaping up as we finish the 2024 regular seasonCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
2025 NFL playoff picture, bracket for AFC and NFC: Here are the 14 teams projected to make the postseason
So who's going to make the playoffs? Glad you askedCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
Borrowers cheer Biden's record-setting student loan forgiveness, but left bitter with the system
President Biden will leave office with the legacy of approving the greatest amount of student debt relief of any president, changing the lives of millions of Americans. Many of these borrowers ...The Hill - Jan. 1
