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NFL trade deadline winners and losers: While Chiefs and Lions bolster Super Bowl hopes, Cowboys sacrifice only their future

DeAndre Hopkins is already paying off for the Chiefs and the Lions and Commanders beefed up on defense. But what are the Cowboys and Steelers both made underwhelming additions.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

Jayden Maiava struggles and shines as USC beats Nebraska to revive bowl hopes

Jayden Maiava shows his skill but also his inexperience as USC overcomes miscues to defeat Nebraska 28-20 and move closer to qualifying for a bowl game.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 8 hours ago

Lions-Texans: Detroit overcomes Jared Goff's 5 INTs, rally to stun Houston 26-23

The Lions keep showing they can win games in different ways. Against the Texans, they showed that even a five-interception game by their quarterback won’t slow them down.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Florida significantly boosts its bowl hopes with a 27-16 win over No. 22 LSU

The Gators are 5-5 and have a game vs. 1-9 Florida State to end the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 9 hours ago

Nebraska's postseason hopes delayed in loss to USC; 'Huskers winless in last nine chances to get bowl eligible

Nebraska hasn't been able to get to six wins since the 2016 season

Sports - CBS Sports - 8 hours ago

Bowles defends Bucs' decision not to go for 2

Bucs coach Todd Bowles defended his decision to kick a tying extra point and not try a 2-point conversion for a shot at a victory Monday night against the Chiefs.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

'Hope and fear' and 'bigly trouble'

The US presidential election dominates Wednesday's front pages as the world waits to hear who won.

Stokes ready to bowl more on 'raked' pitch

Captain Ben Stokes says he is fit enough to play a greater role with the ball after England pick three spinners for the deciding Test in Pakistan.

Deion's Buffs clinch bowl, but 'not all we're after'

Colorado secured bowl eligibility in Year 2 under Deion Sanders with a 34-23 home victory over Cincinnati that also sets the Buffaloes up to be a Big 12 contender.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

The Super Bowl contender hiding in plain sight

After starting 2-2, the Eagles — behind QB Jalen Hurts and RB Saquon Barkley — have won four straight heading into the second half of the season.

The ‘Super Bowl of Pickleball’ Looks to Grow the Sport

A world championship in Texas is flush with cash and star players as the Professional Pickleball Association tries to turn amateur interest into long-term fandom.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Positively Pernambuco – a story of hope in Brazil

A fashion photographer and a teacher shift the focus onto one of Brazil’s most marginalised communities

World - Financial Times - October 24

Saka: Arsenal's title hopes are 'not delusional'

Bukayo Saka has said it is "not delusional" to think Arsenal can still win the Premier League.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

College football bowl projections: Team eligibility tracker by conference for 2024-25 bowl games

An updated list of teams that have become bowl eligible for the 2024-25 postseason

Sports - CBS Sports - November 9

Kansas City and San Francisco Clash in a Super Bowl Rematch

Both depleted with injuries, the two rivals meet in the regular season for the first time in almost two years.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

Decimated 49ers still have no answer for Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs

San Francisco is looking to hand Patrick Mahomes & Co. their first loss since last year's Christmas Day. Follow that game and more here.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Chiefs triumph in Super Bowl rematch vs. 49ers, are last unbeaten team in NFL this season

Kansas City's defense ruled the day as Brock Purdy threw three interceptions and the 49ers lost Brandon Aiyuk due to injury.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Chiefs stay unbeaten after scrappy Super Bowl rematch

The Kansas City Chiefs are the only undefeated side left in the NFL after winning their Super Bowl rematch in San Francisco while the Minnesota Vikings suffered a first loss against the Detroit Lions.

Hollywood Bowl under pressure from boom in darts and mini-golf bars

Bowling alley group posts record revenue and lifts outlook despite UK slowdown due to growth of leisure activity venues

World - Financial Times - October 21

Todd Bowles says Bucs WR Chris Godwin dislocated his ankle

Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin will be out indefinitely, probably for the season, after dislocating his ankle in Monday's loss to the Ravens.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Texans add to defense, sign ex-Pro Bowl LB White

The Texans signed former Pro Bowl linebacker Devin White, who was released by the Eagles earlier this month.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Deion Sanders Has Colorado Bowl-Eligible and Dreaming of So Much More

The Buffaloes haven’t won a bowl game in 20 years.

Sports - The New York Times - October 28

Deion Sanders takes Colorado to bowl eligibility for first time in eight years

In the grand scheme of things, it's not all that hard to become bowl eligible in today's NCAA.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

How the World Series Played a Role in a Critical Super Bowl Partnership

Jay-Z and his Roc Nation brand choose the halftime show performer. This year’s star, Kendrick Lamar, was just as important to the Dodgers’ run.

Sports - The New York Times - November 2

Is It Finally Time to Call the Detroit Lions the Super Bowl Favorites?

Without the star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson, the Lions might need more help, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 4

N.F.L. Predictions at the Midseason Point, Including the Super Bowl Winner

Even with Kansas City undefeated, Detroit is the favorite to lift the Lombardi Trophy.

Sports - The New York Times - November 8

N.F.L. Week 10 Takeaways: Steelers Could Be Super Bowl Contenders

Under Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh’s offense is as good as it has been in years, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

2025 Super Bowl odds entering Week 11: Chiefs still favorites; Kyler Murray-led Cardinals on the rise

How Super Bowl odds have shifted over the last week

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Rocker Ronnie James Dio remembered with bowling fundraiser for cancer awareness and research

On Thursday, the singer's widow, Wendy Dio, and her friends and supporters will hold the annual Bowl for Ronnie celebrity tournament at Pinz Bowling Center in Studio City.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Draymond offers Warner astute analogy for 49ers' Super Bowl losses

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green offered 49ers linebacker Fred Warner an honest reason why San Francisco cannot seem to get over the Super Bowl hump.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

2025 Super Bowl odds: Ranking seven NFL teams with best shot at winning Super Bowl as Chiefs, Lions lead pack

After seven weeks, these teams have a legitimate shot at the Vince Lombardi Trophy

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

Russian rocket becomes musical instrument of hope

The extraordinary instrument will be featured at a concert, raising funds for Ukraine.

Mayor Eric Adams’s Crises Stir Hope for Delayed Street Projects

Mayor Eric Adams has stalled plans to build bus and bicycle lanes. With his leadership under threat, the projects’ supporters see an opening.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

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