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C.J. Stroud makes history as Texans win wild-card game vs. Browns
C.J. Stroud threw for three touchdowns, Steven Nelson and Christian Harris each had a pick-6 and the host Houston Texans rolled to a 45-14 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Saturday in an AFC wild-card game....

Bucs' Baker Mayfield questionable for playoff game, Eagles QB Jalen Hurts fine
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was listed Saturday as questionable for Monday night's NFC wild-card game against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles....

Texas agrees to four-year extension with HC Steve Sarkisian
After leading Texas to the College Football Playoff semifinals, Steve Sarkisian agreed to a four-year contract extension to remain the head coach at Texas....

Georgia retains Will Muschamp, hires Alabama's Travaris Robinson
Georgia announced changes to its coaching staff Saturday, with Will Muschamp moving to an off-field role and Alabama assistant Travaris Robinson hired as co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach....

49ers DC Steve Wilks latest to interview for Chargers' head-coaching job
The Los Angeles Chargers said Saturday that they interviewed Steve Wilks for their vacant head-coach position....

Bills-Steelers playoff game moved to Monday due to winter storm
The AFC wild-card game between the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers was moved from Sunday to Monday afternoon because of an impending storm that will bring frigid temperatures, potentially feet of snow and gusting winds....

ESPN will have to say bye-bye to more Emmys if it partners with the NFL
ESPN is reportedly close to completing its full transition to propaganda production as the NFL is in advanced talks to buy a stake in the network. This comes as no surprise given ESPN’s parent company, Disney, has encountered a few well-documented, multimillion-dollar missteps of late, and the netwo...

Eagles WR A.J. Brown ruled out with knee injury
No. 1 receiver A.J. Brown is a no-go for the Eagles in their wild-card playoff game at Tampa Bay on Monday, according to multiple reports....

NFL teams ripe for an upset; Aaron Rodgers is still a dolt; So is Jameis Winston; All the coaches & GMs who got axed
After 18 weeks of grueling NFL action, we’ve made it to Wild-Card Weekend and the first round of the postseason. We often hear the term “must-win” during the regular season, but once a team makes it this deep into January, every game is truly a must-win scenario. Like any other week, there’s always ...

Reports: 'Bama WR Isaiah Bond 1st to hit portal after Nick Saban's exit
Two days after Nick Saban retired from his head-coaching role at Alabama, Crimson Tide receiver Isaiah Bond entered the transfer portal, multiple media outlets reported on Friday....

SEC dominates potential Arch Manning transfer destinations
Arch Manning announced last month that he planned to return to the Texas Longhorns for the 2024 season whether or not starting quarterback Quinn Ewers declared for the NFL draft....

Reports: Washington QB Will Rogers back in transfer portal
Washington quarterback Will Rogers re-entered his name in the transfer portal Friday night after the departure of coach Kalen DeBoer, multiple media outlets reported....

Falcons interview Ravens DC Mike Macdonald
The Atlanta Falcons completed a virtual interview with Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald for their head-coaching vacancy on Friday....

Pete Carroll odds for six remaining NFL openings
Pete Carroll said he has "plenty of energy" at 72 years old to continue coaching, and there are six remaining NFL vacancies after New England tabbed Jerod Mayo to replace Bill Belichick on Friday....

Wild-card Weekend Betting: Preview, Prediction and Picks
The NFL playoffs kick off Saturday and run through Monday night as the league spreads the wealth for its fans....

NFL announces 2024 home/away opponents
The NFL formally announced each team's regular-season opponents for 2024 on Friday....

Washington WR Rome Odunze, projected first-rounder, enters draft
Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze entered the 2024 NFL Draft and is projected to be a first-round pick....

NFC-best 49ers place five on AP All-Pro first team
Running back Christian McCaffrey and middle linebacker Fred Warner top the list of five San Francisco 49ers players selected for The Associated Press 2023 NFL All-Pro Team....

Report: Washington's Kalen DeBoer in talks with Alabama for HC job
Washington's Kalen DeBoer is negotiating a contract with Alabama to replace the retired Nick Saban as the school's next head coach, ESPN reported on Friday....

Here are the best possible Super Bowl LVIII matchups
People are going to watch the Super Bowl no matter what, but not all Super Bowl matchups are created equal. With a total of 49 possible Super Bowl matchups remaining, only so many are going to be truly watchable. Considering seeding, history, narratives, and outright entertainment, this is a deep di...