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College Football Playoff 2024-25: Championship first look
Previewing the national championship with X factors and keys to winning for each team.ESPN - 4d -
Eagles LB Dean (knee) to miss rest of playoffs
Eagles starting linebacker Nakobe Dean tore the patellar tendon in his left knee during Sunday's wild-card playoff win and will miss the remainder of the playoffs, a league source confirmed.ESPN - 1d -
The Key Takeaways From the First Round of the N.F.L. Playoffs
After early playoff exits, several teams face pressing questions.The New York Times - 1d -
FG gives Commanders first playoff win since '06
Jayden Daniels ran for a critical first down to set up Zane Gonzalez's 37-yard field goal that clanged off the upright and went through as time expired, and the Washington Commanders edged the ...ESPN - 1d -
In Dominating Steelers, Ravens Show Their Playoff Potential: ‘This Is the Appetizer’
Baltimore showed why it is a legitimate Super Bowl threat.The New York Times - 2d -
Will Lamar Jackson overcome ghosts of playoffs past?
Baltimore will find out if its two-time MVP can use postseason experience to push toward his ultimate goal.ESPN - 3d -
Trump Is First President to Be Sentenced as a Felon
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s New York criminal case culminated with him avoiding jail, but he is set to become the first felon to occupy the Oval Office.The New York Times - 4d -
NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff tilt to Arizona
The NFL has moved Monday's playoff game between the Vikings and Rams to Arizona, saying the decision was made in the interest of public safety as wildfires continue to ravage Southern California.ESPN - 5d -
2025 NFL playoff bracket projection: Bills get past Rams for first Super Bowl win; predictions for every game
Projecting the full NFL playoff bracket across the next several weeksCBS Sports - 5d -
Eagles' Mekhi Becton ready for first trip to playoffs in comeback campaign after five losing seasons with Jets
Becton is emotional for his first playoff trip, but readyCBS Sports - 5d -
Ranking the best first-year transfer on each College Football Playoff semifinalist team
High-impact transfers from the CFP's final four teams are mostly found in the secondaryCBS Sports - 6d -
Notre Dame vs. Penn State history dates back to 1913, but College Football Playoff meeting is first since 2007
Here's a look back at the rich, yet brief, history between the Fighting Irish and the Nittany LionsCBS Sports - 6d -
2025 NFL playoffs: Ranking the five teams most likely to win their first Super Bowl this postseason
Twelve teams have never won the Super Bowl, and five of them just made the playoffsCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Lamar attributes playoff woes to being 'too antsy'
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson attributes his 2-4 mark in the postseason to being "too antsy," but says he has found a way to balance that out.ESPN - Jan. 7 -
Lions expect Montgomery to be ready for playoffs
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he expects veteran running back David Montgomery, who suffered an MCL injury in the Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills and has been sidelined the past three ...ESPN - Jan. 7 -
Ranking Every N.F.L. Team from First to Worst as the Playoffs Approach
There’s a new No. 1 team at the end of the regular season.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Grading NFL's first-year head coaches: Jim Harbaugh gets 'A' for leading playoff charge; Dave Canales on rise
Which coaches fared the best in their debut seasons for new clubs?CBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
Ranking the 14 NFL quarterbacks in this year's playoffs
Who is the best quarterback in this year's NFL playoffs? From Patrick Mahomes to Jared Goff and Jalen Hurts, let's rank the 14 signal callers.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
Seahawks fire OC Grubb after missing playoffs
The Seahawks have fired offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb after one season, coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Monday.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
College Football Playoff prediction: Why No. 6 seed Penn State can win first national title since 1986 season
The Nittany Lions have the tools to emerge from first-ever 12-team CFP as national championsCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
NFL playoffs are set after Lions clinch NFC North in final game of season
The Detroit Lions beat their division rival the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night to win the NFC North and clinch the top spot in the conference. Keiana Martin of CBS Sports HQ breaks down Sunday's ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Nix takes victory lap after Broncos clinch berth
Bo Nix high-fived ecstatic fans all the way around the stadium after the Broncos ended an eight-year playoff drought with a rout of the Chiefs.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
Bucs clinch South, help Evans reach 1K yards late
Baker Mayfield used his legs and arm to help the Buccaneers clinch their fourth straight NFC South title, and Mike Evans used a late catch to hit 1,000 yards receiving for an 11th straight season, ...ESPN - Jan. 5 -
Titans Clinch First Pick in 2025 N.F.L. Draft After Patriots Beat Bills
With a Week 18 win, New England dropped to the No. 4 pick.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Broncos clinch playoff berth: Bo Nix breaks Peyton Manning franchise record in pivotal Week 18 win
Nix ended his rookie regular season with a bangCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
Eagles' Jahan Dotson shines with bigger opportunity vs. Giants; ex-first-round WR confident entering playoffs
Dotson racked up seven catches for 94 yardsCBS Sports - Jan. 5 -
Titans clinch No. 1 overall pick in 2025 NFL Draft with Week 18 loss to Texans, Patriots' win over Bills
Tennessee is now on the clockCBS Sports - Jan. 5 -
NFL Winners and Losers: Buccaneers flirt with disaster, but clinch NFC South with ugly win
The NFC South title was in doubt until the second half of the early games.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Flowers' injury a concern for the Ravens after their AFC North-clinching victory over Cleveland
Baltimore’s division-clinching victory over Cleveland was about as routine as expectedABC News - Jan. 5 -
Clinching scenarios for NFL Week 18: NFC North, South titles up for grabs
Twelve NFL teams have clinched playoff spots, which means two openings remain.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
Jackson stars as Ravens clinch AFC North title
Lamar Jackson stars as the Baltimore Ravens clinch the AFC North title by beating the Cleveland Browns.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
Bengals edge Steelers to keep playoff hopes alive as Ravens clinch AFC North
Surging Cincinnati beat Steelers 19-17 at Pittsburgh Ravens thrash Browns 35-10 to clinch division title Baltimore’s Jackson surpasses 4,000 yards passing Joe Burrow passed for 277 yards and a ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Did Lamar Jackson do enough to clinch MVP in win over the Browns?
Jackson did become the first player in NFL history to post 4,000 passing yards and 800 rushing yards in a season, but was it enough of a statement?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
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 - 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 -
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 -
Mike Johnson clinches Speakership in stunning first ballot
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) was reelected to the top post in the House in a stunning floor vote on the opening day of Congress on Friday, securing the gavel on the first ballot. But the vote did ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
How Bengals or Dolphins can clinch playoff spot, plus 10 crazy offseason predictions and Week 18 picks
Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Jan. 3CBS 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
