Football
Fans of other schools rejoice at ACC title game as Duke win over Virginia increases CFP uncertainty
It wasn't hard to spot Ben Overby and James Turner as they weaved through the stands at Saturday night's Atlantic Coast Conference championship game between No. 16 Virginia and Duke. They were proudly wearing the purple of their alma mater, James Madison, which could potentially make the College Football Playoff thanks to the Blue Devils' victory.
Bears leading receiver Rome Odunze to miss game at Green Bay due to foot injury
The NFC North-leading Chicago Bears will be without top receiver Rome Odunze for Sunday's game at Green Bay because of a lingering foot injury.
Cam Ward and Titans visit Shedeur Sanders and Browns in a matchup of rookie QBs
Tennessee (1-11) at Cleveland (3-9)
Justin Fields out against Dolphins due to sore knee and rookie Brady Cook to serve as backup QB
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields will be sidelined against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday because of soreness in one of his knees, leaving rookie Brady Cook as the backup to starter Tyrod Taylor.
Six-time Pro Bowl CB Darius Slay puts off reporting to Bills to focus on family, consider retirement
Six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay has decided not to report to the Buffalo Bills for now to focus instead on his family and consider retirement after a 13-year NFL career, a blow to the club's depth chart for the final stretch of the season.
Broncos face Raiders, looking to extend win streak to 10 games
Denver (10-2) at Las Vegas (2-10)
Commanders’ Wagner leads nominees for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
Linebacker Bobby Wagner was selected Thursday as the Washington Commanders' club winner of the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
Lamar Jackson faces Aaron Rodgers for the first time this week as both star QBs deal with injuries
Pittsburgh (6-6) at Baltimore (6-6)
NFL mandates playing surfaces meet new standards by 2028 to enhance player safety
The playing surfaces at every NFL stadium will have to meet new enhanced standards set through lab and field testing by the start of the 2028 season.
Colts and Jaguars, both 8-4, meet with the AFC South lead at stake
Indianapolis (8-4) at Jacksonville (8-4)
Derrick Henry and Travis Kelce among 32 nominees for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
Derrick Henry, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love and Travis Kelce are among the 32 players nominated for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
Austin McNamara’s rise as Jets’ punting ‘sniper’ began by watching YouTube videos as a kid
Austin McNamara's journey to becoming one of the NFL's top young punters began on a computer screen.
Ravens reach three-year extension with franchise catch leader Andrews
The Baltimore Ravens agreed to a three-year contract extension with Mark Andrews on Wednesday, days after the tight end became the franchise's career leader in receptions.
New York Jets’ Kris Boyd surprises teammates with return after being shot
New York Jets cornerback and special teams ace Kris Boyd was back at the team's facility Wednesday, just over two weeks after being shot in the abdomen in midtown Manhattan.
Mississippi AD, players, state official say Kiffin’s account about his departure is inaccurate
Mississippi athletic director Keith Carter, members of the football team and even the state's top public safety officer are challenging the veracity of Lane Kiffin's portrayal of the events surrounding his departure for LSU.
Cowboys-Chiefs Thanksgiving game shatters NFL record with 57 million viewers
The NFL ratings machine reached new heights on Thanksgiving. The matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs was the most-watched regular-season game in league history, with more than 57 million viewers.
Deshaun Watson will practice with the Browns for first time in more than a year
Deshaun Watson will practice for the first time this year with the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday, opening the 21-day window for the quarterback to return to the lineup.
Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft selected as finalists for 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class
Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft, two of the key pillars in the New England Patriots' dynasty, were picked as finalists for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
From worst to first: How the Patriots and Bears topped the NFL standings
The New England Patriots and Chicago Bears were just playing out the string late in lost seasons when the calendar flipped to December last year.
Micah Parsons making history in first season with Packers as his sack totals climb
Micah Parsons has pressured quarterbacks at a rate to rival any player in the NFL throughout his first season with the Green Bay Packers.
