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Kirk Cousins returns to face an improved Vikings team, with questions about his future

The Atlanta QB goes back to Minnesota on Sunday to play the Vikings, who are riding high with Sam Darnold.

ESPN - Dec. 7

Biggest need for every NFL playoff contender entering Week 14: 49ers suffer debilitating RB injuries

Christian McCaffrey's season comes to a likely disappointing end

CBS Sports - Dec. 7

Kevin O'Connell: Vikings are systematically building up Daniel Jones

Former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is still getting his feet week on the Vikings' practice squad.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

College Football Bowl and Playoff Schedule for This Season

College football has been wildly upended over the last few years by conference realignment, NIL and players transfers. Despite the changes, one of its oldest traditions endures: bowl games. These ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

Lions clinch playoff berth, plus bold predictions for Week 14 and biggest needs for NFL playoff contenders

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Dec. 6

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

Fantasy Football: Advice for a successful playoff run

Fantasy football analyst Scott Pianowski outlines his approach to a successful playoff run.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

Aaron Jones' mother said her son needed to be benched after fumbling twice in Vikings' win vs. Cardinals

Even Jones' mom was sick of his fumbling

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

The College Football Playoff Underdogs No Team Wants to Face

If Alabama makes the playoff, watch out for the Crimson Tide.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Milwaukee Panthers vs. Clev. State Vikings: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Wisconsin-Milwaukee vs. Cleveland State basketball game

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

2025 NFL Draft order projections: Giants lead race for No. 1, plus how each top-pick contender could finish

The SportsLine Projection Model's updated projections say New York has the inside track for the first selection next April

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Are the Lakers still a championship contender? All signs point to no

There was hope when the Los Angeles Lakers hired a new coach — former sharpshooter J.J.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Time to fire up the NFL Playoff Machine

See what the latest playoff picture looks like and simulate your own playoff scenarios!

ESPN - Dec. 5

Terrible NFL defenses that could help you during the fantasy football playoffs

Andy Behrens has a short list of defenses that have extremely favorable late-season fantasy schedules, three of which are real-life terrible.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Will Brinson's NFL Week 14 picks, best bets: Kirk Cousins gets revenge on Vikings, plus sneaky props to know

Best bets from Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Seattle Redhawks vs. Portland State Vikings: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Seattle vs. Portland State basketball game

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Everyone is complaining about the College Football Playoff | College Football Enquirer

On a bonus episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde unpack the recent drama surrounding the frustrated individuals complaining about being boxed out ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

NFC North: How Lions, Vikings or Packers could win the division

We set the table for the stretch run, as the Lions, Vikings and Packers battle for the the NFC North.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Cowboys' Dak Prescott names his top NFC contender: 'I think it's hard to look any further than Detroit'

Prescott has been incredibly impressed with this NFC squad while watching football from the sidelines

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Did the Right Team Overtake Miami in the Latest College Football Playoff Rankings?

The committee made the correct call by demoting Miami, but one team deserves the nod more than Alabama, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Dynasty Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings: Isaac Guerendo is a rare rookie contender buy

Updated running back rankings for Dynasty Fantasy Football leagues

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Dynasty Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings: Buy Will Levis for the playoff run

Updated Dynasty quarterback rankings for Fantasy Football

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Pro Picks: Falcons will upset the Vikings in Kirk Cousins' return to Minnesota

Six division matchups and Kirk Cousins' return to Minnesota highlight a lighter Week 14 schedule

ABC News - Dec. 4

Fantasy Football: 5 RBs to stash ahead of the playoffs with league-winning upside

Prepare for the fantasy football playoffs with these potential league-winning stashes at RB!

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

College Football Playoff Rankings: Alabama Holds the Final At-Large Bid

After a shocking upset loss to Syracuse, Miami’s path to the postseason is in limbo, making way for the Crimson Tide.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Miami’s Athletic Director Rips College Football Playoff Committee for Rankings

The A.C.C. commissioner Jim Phillips added that the conference was “shocked and disappointed that Miami dropped six spots to No. 12.”

The New York Times - Dec. 4

College Football Playoff conundrum: What if Clemson wins ACC championship?

The ACC championship game will have major playoff implications, all of which will determine if Alabama is in or out.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Star search: Finding the next Democratic presidential contender

Since 1980, charismatic, larger-than-life figures have dominated the presidential stage.

The Hill - Dec. 4

Vikes WR Addison pleads not guilty to DUI charges

Vikings WR Jordan Addison pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor DUI charges stemming from a July arrest.

ESPN - Dec. 3

Championship Weekend College Football Playoff Reaction & how to address flag planting

Heading into Conference Championship Weekend, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings. They discuss the surprising move of Alabama ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankings

Miami’s playoff hopes took a nosedive while Alabama’s got a boost in the last rankings before the College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend

ABC News - Dec. 3

College Football Playoff rankings: 3-loss Alabama has inside track at playoff berth ahead of 2-loss Miami

The Crimson Tide moved ahead of the Hurricanes on Tuesday night.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Nvidia Rules A.I. Chips, but Amazon and AMD Emerge as Contenders

Amazon, Advanced Micro Devices and several start-ups are beginning to offer credible alternatives to Nvidia’s chips, especially for a phase of A.I. development known as “inferencing.”

The New York Times - Dec. 3