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Victor Wembanyama unconcerned about knee as Spurs prep for Pacers
In what easily could have been an NBA Finals preview between two of the best teams in the league, the San Antonio Spurs rallied from a 19-point first-half deficit for a 134-132 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday.,But as thrilling as the win was, the postgame focus was on the health of Victor ...
AFC North title on the line when Steelers host Ravens
Sunday marks the fourth time in seven seasons that the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens close the regular season against one another.,The stakes haven't been higher than they are for this Week 18 clash.,Pittsburgh (9-7) can clinch the AFC North title with a win or tie, while Baltimore (8-8) ...
Contending for the NFC's No. 2 seed, Eagles seek familiar sweep of Commanders
The NFC East champion Philadelphia Eagles will attempt to sweep the visiting Washington Commanders for the sixth time in nine seasons on Sunday afternoon.,The Eagles (11-5) won both meetings with Washington (4-12) in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2023 and registered a 29-18 victory two weeks ago in Lan...
Philip Rivers says he's done with NFL, heading 'back to the sideline'
Philip Rivers confirmed that his NFL career will be over once the Indianapolis Colts' season ends this weekend.,The 44-year-old came out of retirement a month ago after the Colts lost starting quarterback Daniel Jones to a season-ending injury. He made three starts -- all losses -- and said he is re...
With win over Dolphins, Patriots can stay in No. 1 seed chase
The New England Patriots clinched the AFC East championship last week and have a chance to lock up the conference's top seed -- and with it a first-round bye and home-field advantage until the Super Bowl -- if it can beat division rival Miami on Sunday afternoon in Foxborough, Mass.,The Patriots (13...
Rams aim to build playoff momentum vs. defenseless Cardinals
In something of an identity crisis, the Los Angeles Rams will be out to lock down a favorable playoff matchup when they host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at Inglewood, Calif., in the regular-season finale for both teams.,Once riding high as the first NFC team to clinch a playoff spot, the Rams (1...
Chiefs, Raiders ready to wrap up forgettable seasons
A nightmare season for both the Kansas City Chiefs and the host Las Vegas Raiders will conclude on Sunday, offering reprieve to two franchises that had seasons marked by disappointment after entering with high expectations.,When the Raiders (2-14) hired Pete Carroll in January, the expectation was t...
Packers QB Jordan Love out of protocol but won't play vs. Vikings
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol but will not start Sunday's regular-season finale at Minnesota.,Head coach Matt LaFleur said Thursday that Clayton Tune will start against the Vikings. Love's backup, Malik Willis, has been dealing with shoulder and ...
Division race settled but plenty of stakes remain in Broncos-Chargers clash
The Week 18 matchup between the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers was supposed to be a battle for the AFC West title.,But after the Chargers stumbled last week, Sunday's game is only about playoff positioning.,The Broncos clinched the division when Los Angeles lost at home to Houston last Satu...
Bears playing for seeding, Lions for pride in Week 18
The Chicago Bears, surprisingly, are playing for a higher playoff seed with the NFC North title already clinched. The visiting Detroit Lions, unexpectedly, are playing for pride.,That's where things stand in the final game of the regular season Sunday. It's a scenario few would have predicted after ...
Bills host Jets in 52-year-old stadium's regular-season farewell
The Buffalo Bills will play their final regular-season game in Highmark Stadium on Sunday when they meet the visiting New York Jets in Orchard Park, N.Y.,The Bills have a 246-163 record in Highmark Stadium, which was Rich Stadium when it opened in 1973 and later Ralph Wilson Stadium. Buffalo will pl...
Reports: Saints WR Chris Olave out with blood clot
New Orleans Saints star wide receiver Chris Olave will miss Sunday's season finale at Atlanta due to a blood clot in his lung, per multiple reports Thursday.,Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reported that the clot was caught early and that Olave's "long-term outlook is good.",Olave, 25, did not...
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...
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...