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Vikings win fourth straight, knock Lions out of playoff race
Jordan Addison broke free for a 65-yard rushing touchdown late in the fourth quarter, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away for a 23-10 win over the eliminated Detroit Lions on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Aaron Jones Sr. also rushed for a touchdown for Minnesota (8-8), which won its fourth ga...
After holiday off, Eastern Conference-leading Pistons take on Jazz
Left out of the 10-team Christmas Day showcase despite owning the best record in the Eastern Conference and sent on the road to spend the holiday in the West, the Detroit Pistons have plenty of incentive to put on a show when they visit the Utah Jazz on Friday night in Salt Lake City.,And the Piston...
Lamar Jackson doubtful, Jordan Love questionable for Ravens-Packers
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is considered doubtful to play in Saturday's showdown with the Green Bay Packers after missing practice all week with a back contusion.,Jackson was listed as a DNP on Baltimore's injury report for the third straight day Thursday. Tyler Huntley would step in...
Mavericks F Anthony Davis (groin) won't return vs. Warriors
Oft-injured Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis left Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors with what the team called right groin spasms.,He will not return to the Christmas Day showdown, with ESPN reporting that the team is operating with an "abundance of caution.",Davis removed himse...
Broncos activate TE Marcedes Lewis, 41, for game vs. Chiefs
The Denver Broncos promoted veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis and guard Calvin Throckmorton to the active roster for Thursday's road game against the Kansas City Chiefs.,The Broncos (12-3) also elevated inside linebacker Levelle Bailey and wide receiver Michael Bandy from the practice squad for the g...
Pacers vow to 'keep fighting' ahead of rematch with Celtics
The Indiana Pacers will try to find their scoring touch and end a six-game losing streak when they meet the Boston Celtics on Friday night in Indianapolis.,The Pacers haven't won a game since Dec. 8, leaving coach Rick Carlisle one win shy of 1,000 career NBA victories. Indiana is last among NBA tea...
Report: Nuggets F Cameron Johnson (knee) out 4-6 weeks
Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson will be sidelined for four to six weeks with a right knee injury, ESPN reported on Thursday.,In addition to a bone bruise that was previously reported, Johnson also hyperextended the knee during Tuesday night's loss to the Dallas Mavericks.,An MRI exam revealed...
Reports: Jaguars CB Jourdan Lewis (foot) out for season
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jourdan Lewis (foot) was placed on injured reserve on Thursday. According to multiple media reports, he's set to undergo season-ending surgery.,Lewis, 30, did not practice on Wednesday after sustaining the injury during Sunday's 34-20 win at Denver.,He recorded 39 tac...
Report: Lions RB David Montgomery (illness) to play vs. Vikings
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery is expected to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday despite dealing with an illness, NFL Network reported.,Montgomery did not participate in practice on Tuesday and was limited during Wednesday's session before being listed as questionable to pla...
Mauricio Pochettino Isn’t Crazy for Thinking the U.S. Can Win the World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino says the USMNT should aim to win the 2026 World Cup. It sounds crazy — until history, math, and tactics say otherwise....
Christmas Day NBA Betting Picks: Best Bets, Props, and More
Best NBA Christmas Day bets, player props, and gambling picks. Stars, revenge games, and value angles worth betting on Dec. 25....
Lions' fleeting playoff hopes on line Christmas Day vs. Vikings
The Detroit Lions are down but not out.,Not yet, at least.,The Lions (8-7) try to keep their dim playoff hopes alive when they take on the Minnesota Vikings (7-8) in a Christmas Day matchup on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Detroit comes off a crushing 29-24 loss Sunday at home against the Pitts...
NFL Christmas Day Bet Picks Lions vs. Vikings, Broncos vs. Chiefs Predictions
Christmas Day NFL best bets targeting struggling offenses as Vikings and Chiefs face brutal matchups....
The College Football Playoff Is Mostly About Who Spent the Most
NIL spending is defining the College Football Playoff, raising questions about competitive balance, sustainability, and the sport’s future....
Season of Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (concussion) parked in pit row
Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday, ending his season after just eight appearances.,Rice missed the first six games due to a suspension and will miss the last three with a concussion. He sat out last week's loss to the Tennessee Titans due to the injur...
Jaguars blistering, Colts frigid since AFC South rivals' last meeting
Though it will have been just three weeks since the Jacksonville Jaguars faced the Indianapolis Colts when they rematch on Sunday, a lot has happened for both teams in the intervening period.,In drastically different directions.,The Jaguars (11-4) have won both of their games since their 36-19 home ...
Former Packers TE, college Hall of Famer Rich McGeorge dies
Former Green Bay Packers tight end and college Hall of Famer Rich McGeorge died on Saturday. He was 77.,McGeorge played nine seasons with the Packers from 1970-78 after being the No. 16 overall pick in the 1970 NFL Draft. He caught 175 passes for 2,370 yards and 13 touchdown passes in 116 games (101...
FBS rushing leader Cam Cook of Jacksonville State to enter portal
Jacksonville State running back Cam Cook, the FBS rushing leader, announced on Wednesday that he plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal.,Cook, who transferred from TCU to Jacksonville State for the 2025 season, leads the FBS in yards (1,659) and carries (295) and shares fourth in rushing touchdowns...
Nuggets F Cameron Johnson (knee) not seriously injured
Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson was diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right knee and will miss some games, ESPN reported Wednesday.,No structural damage was detected in an MRI exam performed on the knee Johnson injured in Tuesday night's loss to the Dallas Mavericks.,The injury occurred wit...
Washington WR Denzel Boston entering NFL draft
Considered a potential first-round selection, Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston is passing on his senior season after declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft on Wednesday. ,In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Boston thanked the program's coaching staff, support staff, teammates and fans for helping him...