N.f.l.’s Worst Teams

For the N.F.L.’s Worst Teams, the Reward for Failure Might Look Different

There are eight teams vying for the No. 1 pick, but there’s no consensus on who would benefit most from having a top draft choice.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

Ranking N.F.L. Teams From First to Worst, With a New No. 1

The Lions overtook the Vikings for the top spot, and the changes don’t stop there.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst After a Week of Upsets

The Ravens, Jets and Vikings all suffered surprising losses.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst, With a Shuffle in the Top 5

Detroit and Kansas City remain at the top. Then the changes begin.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst, With a New No. 1

Kansas City is back on top, and that’s not the only change in the top five.

Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago

There has never been a 9-0 team quite like these Chiefs

The 9-0 Chiefs don't look like juggernauts, but they're not frauds, either. Kansas City is imperfectly perfect by finding a gameplan that allows K.C. to stack wins.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Which N.F.L. Teams Should Be Panicking?

Some struggling franchises are banking on their fortunes changing as the season progresses, but others are already starting to run out of time.

Sports - The New York Times - October 17

Detroit Pistons 2024-25 season preview: Is this still the worst team in the NBA?

Breaking down Detroit's biggest question, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlook.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Ranking the Best and Worst of the N.B.A.’s 30 New Court Designs

With vibrant colors and unique details, the Los Angeles Lakers have a court that represents the gold standard, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago

N.F.L. Takeaways: There Is a Clear Team to Beat in the N.F.C.

The Lions aren’t just the best team in the conference. They might be the best team overall, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

The Players and Teams to Watch Closely at the N.F.L. Trade Deadline

Many franchises are still deciding whether to be buyers or sellers.

Sports - The New York Times - November 2

One Midseason Prediction for All 32 N.F.L. Teams

Who will win the league’s major awards? Experts from The Athletic preview the second half of the season.

Sports - The New York Times - November 7

Which NBA teams will have best (and worst) offenses this season? Projecting where all 30 squads will finish

The Mavericks, Celtics, Knicks and Pacers stand out on this list

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

Which NBA teams will be best (and worst) on defense this season? Projecting where all 30 squads will finish

One team has a chance to have a historic defense and stands far above the rest heading into the NBA season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

Florida's NFL, FBS college football teams combine to go 0-8 in historically bad weekend

The football situation isn't looking too bright in the Sunshine State

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Could the Chiefs go 17-0? Are they really the NFL's best team? Barnwell answers big questions about their start

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs have squeaked by opponents, but a win is a win, right? Here's why they might need to change.

Sports - ESPN - 1 hour ago

The N.F.L.’s Biggest Surprises, and Disappointments, at the Halfway Point

Despite losing their quarterback, the Vikings are on the rise thanks to an outstanding coach, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 7

What All 32 N.F.L. Teams Should Do at the Trade Deadline

The Bills and Jets already made big moves. Who could be next?

Sports - The New York Times - October 22

The Middle School Football Team Coached by Three Former N.F.L. Stars

The Charlotte Christian coaches Greg Olsen, Luke Kuechly and Jonathan Stewart pose for photos with opponents after games.

Sports - The New York Times - October 31

Deion Sanders Will ‘Privately’ Intervene if the Wrong N.F.L. Team Drafts His Son

Shedeur Sanders is likely a first-round pick in next year’s draft.

Sports - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Measuring Which N.F.L. Teams Have Betrayed Their Quarterbacks the Most

Successful defense and special teams play is critical to a quarterback’s success. Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens haven’t provided much support.

Sports - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

The N.F.L.’s Most Expensive Roster Needs to Be Torn Down

The Browns have invested $337 million on this team. They have two wins, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 4

Mike Tomlin Is the N.F.L.’s Longest-Tenured, and Best, Head Coach

The longtime Steelers leader has never won the league’s coach of the year award. It’s time for that to change, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

The Race for the N.F.L.’s No. 1 Pick Has a Clear Leader

While the Giants have the league’s worst record, another team is more likely to pick first overall.

Sports - The New York Times - 10 hours ago

Trump team fully embraces RFK Jr.'s vaccine skepticism

In the closing days of the campaign, Donald Trump and some of his top allies have increasingly embraced Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and anti-vaccine rhetoric.

Politics - NBC News - November 1

Tom Brady Bought a Stake in an N.F.L. Team. Fox Sports May Have a Mess.

Being an owner means Brady has restrictions in his role as a TV analyst. That could change everything, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1, and the game(s) of the month for all 32 teams

A shuffle in the top three results in a new team on the throne. Plus, here's your official viewing guide to top matchups for the next 30 days.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Germany's Scholz: Al-Sinwar responsible for the worst crimes

World - Yahoo News - October 17

The Trade for Deshaun Watson Is Officially the Worst in Sports History

Watson has played his last snap as a member of the Browns. The damage is only beginning, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

Starbucks Is Finally Fixing Its Founder’s Worst Mistake

The coffee chain bet big on a weird idea that no one but the founder wanted.

Business - Inc. - October 30

The best and worst U.S. states for finding a good job in 2024

Ample job opportunities, low unemployment and reasonable commute times make this the top U.S. state for job seekers, analysis finds.

What are the best and worst movies about elections?

As the US prepares to vote for a new president, a look back at the difficulties Hollywood election films have faced. The US presidential election takes up an enormous amount of space in the news ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

What Is the Worst Version of a Second Trump Administration?

Opinion columnists break down what the worst version of a second Trump administration would be.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Ranking The PWHL's New Jerseys From First To Worst

The PWHL unveiled their new team jerseys ahead of the league's second season. The jerseys will be flying off shelves, but some are better than others and will last the test of time, while others ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Trump’s election victory is Starmer’s worst nightmare

The Republican’s victory threatens the UK’s already anaemic growth

World - Financial Times - November 7

The best (and worst) cities for renters making minimum wage

These are the 10 most (and least) affordable U.S. cities for renters making minimum wage.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

20 years of Messi: Ranking his seasons from worst to first

It's been 20 years since Lionel Messi made his professional debut. In all the seasons since, which were the best put together by the Argentina legend?

Sports - ESPN - October 16

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