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Jets reflect on 'maddening' season as playoff drought continues

For a second straight year, a Jets season with lofty expectations failed to come to fruition as Sunday’s loss in Miami eliminated New York from playoff contention to extend the postseason drought ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9

College Football Playoff rankings reveal: did the CFP committee get it right?

Following a wild conference championship game weekend, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI's Pat Forde hop on to discuss the outcome of the final College Football Playoff rankings. They dive in on ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Cousins throws away Falcons' chances, and possibly their season, in return to Minnesota

The Falcons' season is now in serious trouble, and questions swirl around Cousins as a result.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Falcons' Kirk Cousins gets booed in return to Minnesota, throws interception in first half vs. Vikings

Cousins did not receive a warm welcome

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

College Football Playoff Projections: Who Are the National Title Favorites?

The Oregon Ducks are the No. 1 seed, but four other contenders have at least a 12 percent chance of winning the championship.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

Lashlee: 'Criminal' if SMU left out of playoff mix

SMU coach Rhett Lashlee says it would be "criminal" if his team is left out of the College Football Playoff after a last-second 34-31 loss to Clemson in the ACC championship game.

ESPN - Dec. 8

Atlanta Falcons vs. Minnesota Vikings game: How to watch, kickoff time and more

The Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings will meet this Sunday. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Clemson wins ACC title, automatic playoff berth with walk-off FG

With its win, Clemson shook up the College Football Playoff standings by earning an automatic berth as a conference champion.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

For Boise State, Winning a College Football Playoff Game Would Be a Signature Feat

There’s no overstating the significance of this moment, not just for the Broncos but for college football, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

How Will the Power 4 Championship Games Affect the College Football Playoff?

Arizona State dominated Iowa State to take home the Big 12 title. But will it be enough to earn a first-round playoff bye?

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Your Guide to the College Football Playoff’s New 12-Team Format

A new era of college football’s postseason has officially begun, and with it, a whole host of new details.

The New York Times - 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

Minnesota rumored to be team worth watching as NBA trade deadline nears

Trading Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo has not been a smooth fit so far in Minnesota.

Yahoo 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

After losing bid for vice president, Gov. Tim Walz says he isn't ruling out a third term as Minnesota governor

After losing his bid for vice president on the Democratic ticket this November, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he is not ruling out running for a third term in the state's top office.

CBS News - 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

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

Carr scores 12, Kohler has double-double and Michigan State beats Minnesota 90-72 in Big Ten opener

Michigan State led most of the way in a 90-72 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night in a Big Ten Conference opener.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Injury-plagued Clippers held to 80 points in blowout loss to Minnesota

With Norman Powell joining the injured Kawhi Leonard on the bench, the Clippers couldn't overcome their shooting woes in a 108-80 loss to the Timberwolves.

Yahoo 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

Watch Los Angeles Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Clippers vs. Timberwolves basketball game

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Falcons QB Cousins is looking to avoid interceptions, have bounce-back game in Minnesota homecoming

Kirk Cousins is set for his return on Sunday to Minnesota, his NFL home from 2018 through 2023

ABC News - 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 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

Kirk Cousins returns to Minnesota: Falcons QB playing for even more than expected against former team

This Week 14 homecoming is critical to Cousins for unexpected reasons

CBS Sports - 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

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

Transgender powerlifter asks Minnesota Supreme Court to let her compete in women's events

Attorneys for a transgender athlete have urged the Minnesota Supreme Court to allow her to compete in the women's division at powerlifting events, saying she’s protected against discrimination by ...

ABC News - Dec. 3