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Jaguars seek to clinch AFC South in finale vs. Titans
Even before he finishes his first regular season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Liam Coen has made NFL history.,With last week's 23-17 win at Indianapolis, he became the first first-year head coach in league history to inherit a team which won four or fewer games the prior season and lead it to 12-p...
Dak Prescott eyes history as Cowboys cap season vs. Giants
Few franchises, win or lose, have a knack for staying in the headlines like the Dallas Cowboys.,They have done so once more ahead of Sunday's season-ending trip to the New York Giants with their stunning decision to waive former All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs on Tuesday. He was quickly picked up by...
With little at stake, Packers and Vikings take aim at goals
A pair of division rivals have differing agendas as they prepare for their regular-season finale.,The Green Bay Packers want to get healthy heading into the playoffs, where they already have clinched a wild-card berth. This weekend's game will do nothing to change their No. 7 NFC playoff seed.,Meanw...
Bengals can end on 3-game win streak by beating Browns
Two AFC North division rivals who clashed in Week 1 will also finish the season together Sunday as the Cincinnati Bengals host the Cleveland Browns.,The Bengals escaped with a narrow 17-16 win in Cleveland in the opener when Browns rookie kicker Andre Szmyt missed an extra point and a 36-yard field ...
Lynx star Napheesa Collier to have surgery on ankles
WNBA superstar Napheesa Collier will miss the upcoming Unrivaled season and be sidelined for four to six months following scheduled surgery on both ankles.,Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 league Collier co-founded with Breanna Stewart, announced the surgeries and timeline on Thursday, saying that all options ...
Surging Falcons, Saints aim to end season on high note
Ahead of the regular-season finale on Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons and visiting New Orleans Saints are undoubtedly the hottest teams in the NFC South.,Unfortunately for the two rivals, their respective December hot streaks will amount to nothing more than momentum heading into 2026.,Atlanta (7-9) has...
Aaron Rodgers, 42, undecided about playing in 2026
As his Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for Sunday's playoffs-or-bust clash with the rival Baltimore Ravens, Aaron Rodgers said he remains undecided about returning for a 22nd season in 2026.,Playing on a one-year contract this season, the four-time NFL MVP has posted his 15th season with at least 3,000 ...
New Crew coach brings championship experience
New Columbus Crew head coach Henrik Rydstrom brings championship experience to a team in transition.,Rydstrom was hired Wednesday to replace former MLS Coach of the Year and MLS Cup champion Wilfried Nancy, who departed on Dec. 3 to coach Scotland's Celtic FC.,A 49-year-old Swede, Rydstrom inherits ...
Fresh off milestone, Steven Stamkos leads Predators into Seattle
Perhaps Steven Stamkos has found a frozen fountain of youth.,The 35-year-old Nashville forward scored the 600th goal of his career as the Predators defeated the host Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in a Wednesday matinee.,Stamkos will look to add to his total when the Predators play Thursday night in Seatt...
Stars eager to end skid in matchup vs. scuffling Blackhawks
Losses have been rare for the Dallas Stars this season, a feat that's helped them to second place in the NHL's overall standings. But after closing 2025 with their third straight defeat, they'll look to open 2026 on better terms when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.,The Stars are...
Bye, bye: NFC's top prize goes to 49ers-Seahawks winner
There will be plenty on the line Saturday night when the Seattle Seahawks meet the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.,Namely, the NFC West title, the conference's top playoff seed and a first-round playoff bye.,Both the Seahawks (13-3) and 49ers (12-4) carry six-game winning streaks into the...
Jets fly to Toronto, resolve to snap 7-game losing streak
The Winnipeg Jets will try to start the new year by ending a seven-game losing streak when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.,The Jets finished 2025 on an 0-4-3 skid after their 2-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday in the opener of Winnipeg's three-game road trip. Six of...
Penguins pursue third straight victory as Red Wings visit
Pittsburgh will ring in the new year on home ice Thursday night against the Detroit Red Wings as the Penguins seek their first three-game winning streak since October., ,Coach Dan Muse's team dispatched the Carolina Hurricanes, who lead the Metropolitan Division, 5-1 on Tuesday, and next up is the A...
Kings, Lightning provide preview of Olympians
The Los Angeles Kings lost more games than they won in December, but there are signs their season is beginning to tilt in the right direction heading into their matchup on Thursday against the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning.,The Kings are coming off a 5-2 loss on Monday at the Colorado Avalanche, who ...
Capitals carry momentum into matchup with skidding Senators
The Washington Capitals will look to bring their positive vibes into the new year when they visit the Ottawa Senators on Thursday afternoon.,Washington defeated the visiting New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday, the same day the Capitals learned that forward Tom Wilson and goalie Logan Thompson were na...
Inconsistent Panthers aim to clinch NFC South in rematch with Bucs
It's not exactly a winner-takes-all situation when the NFC South rival Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers clash for the second time in three weeks on Saturday in Tampa.,However, the Panthers can dictate their fate when it comes to qualifying for the postseason.,"We're aware of all those scen...
NBA roundup: Julian Champagnie (11 treys) leads Spurs past Knicks
Julian Champagnie poured in career-high 36 points and set a team record with 11 3-pointers as the host San Antonio Spurs roared from behind to beat the New York Knicks 134-132 on Wednesday in a rematch of the NBA Cup final.,San Antonio snapped a two-game losing streak but also saw star center Victor...
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama downplays knee injury
San Antonio star center Victor Wembanyama hyperextended his left knee in the Spurs' home victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday, but he doesn't expect to miss any additional time.,Wembanyama came down awkwardly with 10:32 to play in the game as he attempted to secure an offensive rebound. He ...
NHL roundup: Sabres sink Stars, stretch streak to 10
Tage Thompson logged two goals and an assist as the Buffalo Sabres tied a franchise record with their 10th straight win, beating the host Dallas Stars 4-1 on Wednesday.,Josh Doan and Bowen Byram each had a goal and an assist and Noah Ostlund notched two assists for the Sabres, who also won 10 in a r...
Top 25 roundup: Virginia Tech takes down No. 21 Virginia in 3 OTs
Ben Hammond came off the bench to score 10 of his career-high 30 points in the third overtime as Virginia Tech outlasted No. 21 Virginia 95-85 in the Commonwealth Clash on Wednesday afternoon in Blacksburg, Va.,Christian Gurdak contributed 17 points and 19 rebounds as the injury-riddled Hokies (12-2...