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First Bird Flu Death in U.S. Reported in Louisiana

The deceased was over 65 and had other medical conditions, state officials said.

The New York Times - 2d

Prisco's NFL playoff picks for wild-card round: NFC thrown into chaos after upsets; AFC favorites hold on

Pete Prisco reveals his wild-card weekend picks, including the Packers upsetting the Eagles

CBS Sports - 2h

Ranking 5 most important non-QBs in NFC playoffs: Saquon Barkley, Amon-Ra St. Brown vital in postseason run

These five players are vital in how the NFC playoffs will go down

CBS Sports - 4h

First bird flu death in U.S. reported in Louisiana

For the first time, bird flu has claimed a human life in the U.S. Louisiana's health department says the patient was over the age of 65 and reportedly had underlying health problems.

CBS News - 2d

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 - 3d

2025 NFL playoff picture, bracket: Full Wild Card Weekend schedule for NFC and AFC after Lions destroy Vikings

Here's an up-to-date look at the 2025 NFL playoff schedule

CBS Sports - 3d

NFL playoff field set after Lions rout Vikings to earn NFC's top seed; Patriots fire Jerod Mayo

Detroit trounced Minnesota to win the NFC North and claim the postseason bye

CBS Sports - 3d

Gibbs carries Lions past Vikes, to NFC's top seed

Jahmyr Gibbs had four touchdowns, and the Lions beat Minnesota 31-9 on Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.

ESPN - 3d

Scar tissue made Lions tougher on march to NFC's No. 1 seed

Winning 15 games and earning the NFC's top seed is more evidence of Detroit's identity-changing rise to one of the NFL's best franchises. Is a Super Bowl next?

Yahoo Sports - 3d

2025 NFL playoff picture, standings: Lions take NFC's top seed, Broncos get final AFC spot, Bucs win NFC South

A look at the playoff standings with one more game in the regular season to go

CBS Sports - 3d

Who gets the No. 1 seed in the NFC and a first-round bye if the Lions and Vikings tie in Week 18?

It's unlikely, but what if?

CBS Sports - 3d

Updated NFL playoff picture: Live tracking Vikings vs. Lions for the NFC's No. 1 seed

We are following the 2024 NFL season's playoff picture. Here's how things look for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.

ESPN - 3d

Vikings face Lions for No. 1 seed in NFC

In what could be considered the biggest game of the 2024-25 NFL season, the Detroit Lions will host the Minnesota Vikings on "Sunday Night Football."

NBC News - 3d

Booms & Busts: If you needed fantasy football points in Week 18, the NFC South provided

Fantasy football analyst Scott Pianowski provides his final thoughts for Week 18, when the NFC South spread the fantasy football joy.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Lions vs. Vikings where to watch: NFL kickoff time, TV, live stream, odds, pick for NFC North title game

Week 18 will decide the North champion and No. 1 seed in the NFC

CBS Sports - 3d

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

And the first albatross in Sentry history at Kapalua goes to...

Taylor Pendrith recorded an albatross, the first in Sentry history at Kapalua, on the fifth hole on Sunday.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

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 - 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 playoffs

CBS 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

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 - 4d

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

NFL Week 18 injury tracker: Bucs secondary hurting as they play for NFC South; Tua Tagovailoa likely out again

Breaking down the final injury reports for each team

CBS Sports - 4d

Brea, Kentucky hand Florida first loss of season

Koby Brea scored 23 points and hit seven 3-pointers off the bench to lead No. 10 Kentucky over No. 6 Florida, handing the Gators their first loss of the season.

ESPN - 4d

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 - 5d

Johnson initially fails to secure speakership on first ballot

Two House Republicans joined Rep. Thomas Massie in opposing Johnson for speaker on the floor.

Politico - 6d

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 - 6d

2025 Pro Bowl AFC, NFC rosters: The league's top players

Lamar Jackson is among nine players selected from the Ravens roster for the Pro Bowl. The Lions led the NFC with seven players selected.

ESPN - 6d

Here’s what Congress’s first day will look like

The 119th Congress kicks off Friday as lawmakers return to Washington with a long January to-do list and a packed first day. Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees are ...

The Hill - 6d

Tesla sales declined for first time in a decade

Tesla sales for 2024 declined for the first time in 10 years despite enticing financing offers and low-priced leases. CBS MoneyWarch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on the alarming trend. ...

CBS News - 6d