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NFL playoff narratives for all 14 postseason teams: Sam Darnold not playoff tested? Lions too banged up?

A narrative surrounding each playoff team

CBS Sports - 6d

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 - 6d

NFL once again places Texans in Saturday afternoon wild-card slot

The Houston Texans Invitational kicks off at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Seahawks' Smith cashes in on $6M bonus in win

While Geno Smith said he cared most about the win in Sunday's finale, he also hit three contract escalators in the game worth $6 million.

ESPN - 6d

Freebird Finale: USA Wins Back-To-Back World Juniors Gold In OT Over Finland, Czechia Wins Bronze

USA cracked a brick wall in overtime to beat Finland and win their second-straight gold at the world juniors, while Czechia defeated Sweden for bronze. Here's what stood out.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Broncos clinch playoff berth: Bo Nix breaks Peyton Manning franchise record in pivotal Week 18 win

Nix ended his rookie regular season with a bang

CBS Sports - 6d

Party like it's 2015! Broncos end playoff drought with big Week 18 win

Rookie first-round pick Bo Nix led Denver to a quick 14-0 lead, calming nerves of anyone worried that the Chiefs' backups would ruin their playoff dreams.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

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 clock

CBS Sports - 6d

Week 18 live scores: Broncos in driver's seat for last playoff spot

Denver has been in control for the entire game as Kansas City rests its starters before the playoffs. A win clinches a berth, eliminating Miami and Cincinnati.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Assad’s fall is an opportunity for a US win over China

Trump may believe that Syria is “not our fight,” but the competition with China is very much ours and will undoubtedly be a focus of his administration.

The Hill - 6d

Texans RB Dameon Pierce breaks off for 92-yard TD run

After the Texans' starters were pulled, backup RB Pierce scored one of Houston's longest rushing touchdowns ever.

ESPN - 6d

GB win gold at Bobsleigh World Cup

Great Britain win gold in the four-man event at the IBSF Bobsleigh World Cup in Winterberg, Germany.

BBC News - 6d

Week 18 NFL playoff picture: Ranking games with most important playoff implications after Vikings-Lions

Ranking the Week 18 games that matter in terms of importance

CBS Sports - 6d

Bengals keep playoff hopes alive, while Steelers lose fourth straight

Pittsburgh is in the playoffs despite its losing streak. Cincinnati will need help to get the 7-seed.

ESPN - 6d

Wrexham win late in Parkinson's 1000th game

Wrexham left it late to beat Peterborough United on Saturday to keep pace in the race for automatic promotion in Phil Parkinson's 1000th game as a coach.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Texans vs. Titans odds, picks, spread, how to watch, stream: Model reveals 2025 Week 18 NFL predictions

SportsLine simulated Tennessee Titans vs. Houston Texans in Week 18 of the 2024-25 NFL season 10,000 times

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

Gauff beats Swiatek as US win United Cup

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz clinch victory for the United States over Poland in the United Cup final in Sydney.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Gauff beats Swiatek as US win United Cup

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz clinch victory for the United States over Poland in the United Cup final in Sydney.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Australia race to victory and series win over India

Australia race to victory on day three of the Fifth Test in Sydney with Scott Boland taking 6-45 to help regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Bengals stay alive for playoffs with win over Steelers, whose late-season slide continues

Saturday night's game had some playoff implications for both teams.

Yahoo 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

How the Top-Seeded Teams Tumbled in the College Football Playoff

Texas, Penn State, Ohio State and Notre Dame advanced in the quarterfinals after beating higher-seeded teams.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa says he'll play if Miami reaches NFL playoffs

Miami needs to win to keep its playoff hopes alive

CBS 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

Chiefs could throw wrench into AFC playoff race with Week 18 win over Broncos: Why an upset could be brewing

The Bengals and Dolphins need a miracle on Sunday and it's a miracle the Chiefs might actually be able to pull off

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair says 3-game suspension left him in a 'dark place'

Al-Shaair was suspended last month for a hit that concussed Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair says he was in a 'really dark place' after suspension for hit on Lawrence

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair says he was in a “really dark place” and wondered if he’d ever play football again in the days after he was suspended for three games for his hit on ...

ABC News - Jan. 2

Ohio State dominates Oregon to win Rose Bowl, advances in College Football Playoff

Ohio State dominated top-ranked Oregon 41-21 to win the Rose Bowl and advance in the College Football Playoff. They will next face Texas in the Cotton Bowl.

NBC News - Jan. 2

Ohio State overwhelms Oregon to win Rose Bowl and secure a matchup vs. Texas in College Football Playoff

The Buckeyes will face the Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 10.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Scarlets seal bonus-point win in Dragons derby

Scarlets welcomed the new year with a bonus-point derby win over Dragons in the United Rugby Championship.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Maye to start as Pats prioritize win over top pick

Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye is expected to start the season finale Sunday against the Bills.

ESPN - Jan. 1

Deebo predicts current NFL playoff bracket, Super Bowl 59 winner

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel gave his prediction for how the current NFL playoff bracket will play out.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

U.S. beats Canada, wins group at world juniors

The U.S. scored a 4-1 victory over Canada to take the top spot in Group A at the world junior hockey championship on Tuesday.

ESPN - Jan. 1

Clement has to win hearts and minds at Rangers. Beating Celtic would help

Manager is yet to win an Old Firm match and success would help him to show he is making some progress. Philippe Clement can only hope the law of averages is due to swing in his favour. If not, the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1