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Jordan Love, Packers take aim at NFC North-leading Bears
The intense historic rivalry moves to another level on Sunday when the Green Bay Packers host the NFC North-leading Chicago Bears in a matchup with significant playoff implications.,Chicago (9-3), who are tied with the Los Angeles Rams for the best record in the NFC, have a half-game lead over the P...
Chiefs fighting for playoff lives against visiting Texans
Pressed to detail how 10 consecutive playoff berths, with three Super Bowl titles included in that stretch, could bolster the Kansas City Chiefs during these trying times, quarterback Patrick Mahomes was quick to acknowledge how these current circumstances are different.,The Chiefs (6-6) will host t...
Fresh off rare loss, Rams pursue proper response vs. Cards
After their run of domination to the top of the NFC ended last weekend in what seemed like an instant, the Los Angeles Rams will get a chance at redemption Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals at Glendale, Ariz.,The Rams took a six-game winning streak into last Sunday's road game against the Carolin...
Injury-riddled Bucs bid for season sweep of Saints
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won just one game since defeating the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 26.,The Buccaneers (7-5) are still in first place in the NFC South, however they can increase their half-game lead over the idle Carolina Panthers (7-6) when they host the Saints (2-10) on Sunday afternoon...
Scrappy Raiders hope to slow down streaking Broncos
Two classic AFC West rivals, the Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos, couldn't be on more different trajectories as they prepare to face off for the second and final time this season at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday. ,The Broncos (10-2) are right on the New England Patriots' tail for the No. 1 seed i...
Bengals' goal vs. Bills amid faint playoff hopes: 'Take care of business'
Joe Burrow has never been short on confidence.,So perhaps it's no surprise that the brash quarterback is looking at what he hopes is a smooth path ahead for the Cincinnati Bengals (4-8), as opposed to the rocky road they've traveled.,Burrow will look to keep the Bengals' faint postseason aspirations...
Vikings intend to keep it simple for J.J. McCarthy vs. Commanders
J.J. McCarthy is set to return to his starting role this week for the Minnesota Vikings.,His coach is trying to simplify things as much as possible for the struggling quarterback.,Minnesota (4-8) will find out whether its "less is more" approach can succeed when it squares off against the Washington...
Dolphins seek to extend win streak in matchup with Jets
The Miami Dolphins and New York Jets usually have eventful games even when both teams are not having great seasons. ,As the Dolphins travel to face the host Jets on Sunday afternoon in East Rutherford, N.J., they are looking to extend a three-game winning streak and keep their slim playoff hopes ali...
Steelers visit Ravens with first place in AFC North on line
The Pittsburgh Steelers were fast out of the gates before their success rate plummeted, while the Baltimore Ravens had a chilly start before heating up.,The two bitter rivals are in the same spot -- a 6-6 record, tied atop the AFC North -- entering Sunday's divisional showdown in Baltimore.,The Rave...
Jags turn up heat in South, lean into decade-long streak vs. Colts
First place in the AFC South is the imaginary trophy on the line Sunday when the Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts square off for one of their two meetings in the next 21 days. ,There is nothing invisible about the mounting pressure on Indianapolis (8-4) to regenerate positive momentum wit...
Falcons, Kirk Cousins prepare for 'challenging' Seahawks defense
Raheem Morris and Mike Macdonald were hired by their respective franchises within a week of each other in the head coaching cycle in January 2024. ,Since then, the Falcons and Seattle Seahawks have taken vastly different paths to Sunday's meeting in Atlanta.,Morris' Falcons (4-8) have dropped six of...
Titans fight Browns to escape Land of the Lost
Draft talk is top of mind for the Tennessee Titans as they touch down in Cleveland with a 1-17 record in their past 18 games and with an active seven-game losing streak.,Even at 3-9, the Cleveland Browns enter the Sunday visit from the Titans mathematically eligible for the AFC playoffs. However, th...
Small gains: Nets (2 wins), Jazz (1) enter clash on best runs of season
In recent weeks, the Brooklyn Nets began making incremental progress by displaying more competitiveness in losses.,For the first time this season, their progress has led to a winning streak, and the Nets will attempt to earn a third straight victory on Thursday when they host the Utah Jazz.,After a ...
Bruised Blues, Bruins battle as Jim Montgomery returns to Boston
Just over one year has passed since Jim Montgomery was fired as the Boston Bruins' head coach and found a new start with the St. Louis Blues.,With the Blues' current form (9-11-7) looking similar to the up-and-down start (8-9-3) that ended his time with the Bruins last November, Montgomery's current...
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) undergoes MRI
Giannis Antetokounmpo likely didn't tear his Achilles tendon when he exited Milwaukee's home game against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, Bucks coach Doc Rivers said postgame.,According to Rivers, the star big man underwent an MRI exam following the Bucks' 113-109 win.,Antetokounmpo left the game ...
Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand) hopes to start vs. Eagles
A broken non-throwing hand might not cost Justin Herbert a start, as the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback hopes to face the visiting Philadelphia Eagles on Monday.,Herbert was injured in the opening quarter of the Chargers' 31-14 win over the visiting Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday when Raiders safety ...
Kraken eager to improve special teams in rematch with Oilers
One might suspect the Seattle Kraken spent most of the time off since their Saturday afternoon 4-0 loss to the visiting Edmonton Oilers working on their offense -- and more specifically, their power play.,Whether that proves true should be evident Thursday night, when the Kraken return to the ice in...
John Blackwell produces big night as Wisconsin subdues Northwestern
Junior guard John Blackwell recorded a double-double with 26 points and 11 rebounds to pace Wisconsin to an 85-73 victory over visiting Northwestern on Wednesday night in Madison, Wis. in the Big Ten Conference opener for both teams,Blackwell, one of two returning starters from last year's NCAA team...
Ole Miss players, AD dispute Lane Kiffin's exit account
Lane Kiffin's version of the events coinciding with his exit from Ole Miss don't match those of the people he left behind.,Rebels players and Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter gave differing accounts to Kiffin's description of his departure from Oxford, Miss., to become LSU's head coach.,Even ...
Yuki Tsunoda out to 'prove I deserve a place' in F1 after Red Bull axe
F1 hasn't seen the last of Yuki Tsunoda.,At least that's the mindset for the Japanese driver, who lost his race seat to Isack Hadjar after Red Bull confirmed the move on Tuesday. That'll put Tsunoda on the sidelines for 2026 with all F1 seats taken for next season.,"Finding out I won't have a race s...