Combined, the two teams have 9 players that did not participate on Thursday:
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Combined, the two teams have 9 players that did not participate on Thursday:
The Rams could catch a break if Lamar Jackson doesn't play for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday as they look to clinch first in the NFC West.
Ravens defensive coordinator Don Martindale praised the leadership of defensive lineman Calais Campbell
Will Richardson Jr. will be shut down for the remainder of the season, while safety Andrew Wingard could miss Sunday's game.
Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has started taking steps back toward the team’s lineup. Evans was out with a hamstring injury last week and then went on the COVID-19 reserve list, but Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports that he was at the team’s facility on Thursday. Evans caught some passes from practice [more]
Ben Roethlisberger told us a lot without saying much on Thursday.
Moore has only spent four seasons in coaching, but it's hard to argue with his track record in Dallas.
Colts center Ryan Kelly returned to the team this week after taking a couple of weeks off to be with his wife following the death of their daughter while in utero and he spoke to the media for the first time since their loss on Thursday. Kelly thanked his teammates, the organization, hospital staff, and [more]
As we close the book on 2021, we looked back on our preseason NFL predictions to figure out what we got right ... and what we got very, very wrong.
After missing 9 games with a severe quad sprain, rookie cornerback Ifeatu Melifonwu has two final weeks this season to impress the Detroit Lions.
How former Vols fared in the NBA Wednesday.
It’s going to feel a little bit like 2020 in Toronto the next few weeks. Complying with a new rule from the government in the province of Ontario that limits venues such as the Scotiabank Arena to 1,000 people, the Raptors (and NHL’s Maple Leafs) will not sell tickets to games for at least the
The New York Giants have placed OT Matt Peart and RB Gary Brightwell on injured reserve, and waived LB Trent Harris.
Patriots running back Brandon Bolden revealed on Thursday that he had cancer in 2018, having a carcinoma removed from his face during the offseason and then playing all 16 games that year. Bolden, who posted pictures from his experience on Instagram, said that when he was first diagnosed, he feared his football career could end, [more]
Jalen Hurts' future as the Eagles' starting QB is uncertain, but it'll become much clearer after Sunday's game in Washington. By Reuben Frank
Marc Stein: Veteran forward Justin Jackson is nearing a 10-day deal with Phoenix, league sources say. It would be Jackson's second hardship deal after a 10-day stint with Boston. Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine What's the buzz on Twitter? Marc Stein @ ...
LeBron James is slowly declining from his career statistical peaks, but the Lakers star is closing in on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA scoring record.
Years of iffy personnel decisions in Seattle have culminated with the Seahawks’ first losing season in a decade. Now what? Quarterback Russell Wilson and head coach Pete Carroll have led the Seattle Seahawks through the franchise’s most decorated period. Photograph: Chris Unger/Getty Images After a period of unprecedented, sustained success, the Seahawks have bottomed out. Now, they’re at a crossroads. Defeat to the Bears last Sunday dropped the Seahawks to 5-11 on the season. They have no shot
The latest NBA news, scores and highlights from Wednesday, December 29th.
The Chargers are getting some players back for the final stretch of the season.
Dallas Goedert has been dropping a lot more passes than usual recently, and he knows that's a trend that needs to end quickly. By Reuben Frank
Marc Stein: The Grizzlies have signed Dakota Mathias to a 10-day hardship deal, calling him up from the @TexasLegends just days after Mathias joined them. Mathias is the fifth Legend to get an @nbagleague call-up. Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine ...
Quarterback Mac Jones played efficient and effective football through most of a seven-game winning streak that lifted the Patriots into first place in the AFC East, but the last two weeks have not been as sharp. Jones has gone 40-of-77 for 444 yards, two touchdowns, and four interceptions in back-to-back losses that have knocked the [more]
From Dak Prescott's home dominance to the special teams and defense's ascension, the quality of the 2021 Cowboys was on full display. @CDBurnett7 dives into it all.
The Pitt defense likes a challenge. The Panthers rank sixth in the country against the run this season as they surrender just 91.8 yards per game. The group wanted a chance to go up against star Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III in the Peach Bowl and show what they could do against arguably the top running back in the country.
Hall of Fame Raiders coach Tom Flores reflects on his time working for John Madden in Oakland in the 1970s.
John Madden, who died on Tuesday at the age of 85, was known to yell at players and officials during his days as the Oakland Raiders’ head coach. But he also showed, in quiet moments away from the TV cameras, a decency for the players who sacrificed their bodies for the sport Madden loved so [more]
The Kansas City Chiefs waived kicker Elliott Fry on Tuesday after he served as a spot fill-in for Harrison Butker on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Fry was signed to kick with Butker on the COVID-19 reserve list. Fry was 3-of-4 on field goal tries with a miss wide left from 39 yards. He converted [more]
Adrian Wojnarowski: The Miami Heat are signing free agent guard Kyle Guy on a 10-day hardship deal, source tells ESPN. He's been playing with Cleveland's G League team. Source: Twitter @wojespn What's the buzz on Twitter? Emiliano Carchia @ ...
Cameron Malveaux played 34 snaps for the Eagles on Sunday, but there's still a bit of mystery surrounding one of the team's newer players. By Reuben Frank
Shams Charania: Free agent James Ennis plans to sign a 10-day hardship deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What's the buzz on Twitter? Emiliano Carchia @ Sportando Los Angeles ...
The Eagles have completely turned their season around after a horrific start, and these 10 roster moves played a big part in the turnaround. By Reuben Frank
Marc J. Spears: Warriors guard Stephen Curry has become the first player in NBA history to hit 3,000 career threes. He has hit at least one three-pointer in 157 consecutive games, matching his own NBA-record streak. Source: Twitter @MarcJSpears ...
The Chiefs have won eight straight games and hold a game lead over the Titans for the top seed in the AFC.
1. Packers (12-3, last week No. 1): It’s not always pretty, but the outcome could be very sweet for Green Bay. 2. Chiefs (11-4, No. 2): Maybe they needed to bottom out before they could start climbing again. 3. Rams (11-4, No. 3): Elite teams win road games in which their quarterbacks throw three interceptions. [more]
LOOK: Jaylen Waddle has a record-setting performance on Monday Night Football
The latest NBA news, scores and highlights from Monday, December 27th.
The Dolphins were 1-7 at one point this season and the discussion around the team had more to do with whether Brian Flores would return for a fourth season as their head coach than anything related to a playoff run. It’s a very different discussion after Monday night’s 20-3 win over the Saints, however. The [more]
She never saw it coming.
Saints fourth-string quarterback Ian Book was thrust into the starting lineup on Monday night, and the results were not good, with just 135 passing yards, two interceptions and eight sacks in a 20-3 loss. Book acknowledged that he has a lot to learn. “I’ve got a lot to get better at,” Book said. “It’s bad. [more]
With eight players in health and safety protocols and three assistant coaches also out, the Motor City Cruise have given the Detroit Pistons a lift.
Josh Allen lifted the Bills to a crucial AFC East win over the Patriots. The Chargers, meanwhile, stumbled in Houston to damage their playoff hopes.
The latest NBA news, scores and highlights from Sunday, December 26th.
Dave Birkett breaks down the Detroit Lions' 20-16 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, and looks at players who helped and hurt their stock Sunday:
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell opens the penultimate week of the season addressing the media around 2:15 p.m. on Monday afternoon
The Broncos are poised to miss the playoffs for the sixth consecutive year, including all three seasons of head coach Vic Fangio’s tenure in Denver. And Fangio admits the result haven’t been good enough. Specifically, Fangio said after Sunday’s 17-13 loss to the Raiders that he can’t justify the play of his offense. “You get [more]
The Lakers may not be able to trade Russell Westbrook at all due to the many problems his contract presents to potentially interested teams.
Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Cleveland Cavaliers could be a team to watch in the Simmons sweepstakes: COVID issues in the league has cooled a lot of thetrade talk around the league, but as players start to get back, teams get their rosters ...
For most of this season, the Cardinals have had the best record in the NFL. Now they’ve lost three straight games and no longer have the best record in the NFC West. Although the Cardinals are still a near-lock to make the playoffs, coach Kliff Kingsbury acknowledged after Saturday night’s loss to the Colts that [more]
Marc Stein on Cam Reddish: There's no question he's attracting interest. I don't think you would get him away from the Hawks without surrendering a first-round pick. There's still time for somebody to meet that price. So I do think it's conceivable ...
The Bills and Patriots square off in a late-season showdown that has massive implications on the AFC East race.
LeBron James passed Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant as the NBA's all-time leading scorer on Christmas Day . James' 13th point of the first half, coming on a free throw with 3 minutes, 52 seconds remaining in the second quarter, gave him 396 ...
Ryan Ward: David Fizdale on what the Lakers should do when LeBron is out of the game: "We can clone him. Do you know any good scientists? Can we make a duplicate? I don't know." Source: Twitter @RyanWardLA What's the buzz on Twitter? Eurohoops @ ...
Some of the league's biggest stars have been part of the most memorable Christmas Day games in the NBA's 75-year history.
The NFL on Christmas doesn't have quite the history of Thanksgiving, but the holiday did feature one of the greatest playoff games in league history.
The Lakers host Brooklyn in a Christmas Day game that will be missing stars Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. LeBron James is set to play.
The Washington Football Team will battle it out with the Dallas Cowboys tonight on Sunday Night Football. Live coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. ET with Football Night in America on NBC and Peacock. NBC Sports has you covered with all you need to know about the game including the TV channel, start time, live stream
The NFL got lucky with the scheduling of its two Christmas games, as both games (Browns-Packers at 4:30 p.m. ET and Colts-Cardinals at 7:15) have major playoff implications. The 11-3 Packers are currently in the lead to earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC, which comes with a bye week and home-field advantage throughout [more]
The Eagles have had pieces move in and out but they continue to be a high-powered rushing offense. By Reuben Frank
Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown had missed three straight games prior to Thursday night. He was glad to be back, and the Titans needed him. Brown caught a career-high 11 passes on Thursday night, gaining 145 yards and for 145 yards and scoring the fourth-quarter touchdown that gave the Titans their first lead of the [more]
Keita Bates-Diop recorded a career-high 30 points (11-11 FG, 3-3 3pt FG) for the Spurs as they defeated the Lakers, 138-110. Dejounte Murray added nine points, six rebounds and 13 assists for the Spurs, while LeBron James (36 points, nine rebounds, six assists) and Russell Westbrook (30 points, seven rebounds, four assists) combined for 66 points for the Lakers in the losing effort. The Spurs improve to 13-18 on the season, while the Lakers fall to 16-17.
Detroit Lions running back Godwin Igwebuike has lost a fumble the past two weeks and could fall out of the rotation with D'Andre Swift set to return.
Dejounte Murray (San Antonio Spurs) with a 2-pointer vs the Los Angeles Lakers, 12/23/2021
A few Eagles have been named Pro Bowlers, but Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata not earning the honor is a pretty huge surprise. By Reuben Frank
Doug McDermott (San Antonio Spurs) with a 2-pointer vs the Los Angeles Lakers, 12/23/2021
The Pro Bowl Five of the Browns show the core of the team and that they have invested in the right guys. All but one is locked up long-term. The team also have four alternative selections:
Whether you're a drill sergeant, players' coach or wonderkid, the most important thing is to be authentic.
Cooper Kupp might be within reach of two different NFL records, and he's not alone among players within striking distance of single-season marks.
Detroit Pistons (5-25) vs. Miami Heat (19-13): 7:30 p.m.; FTX Arena, Miami; Bally Sports Detroit; WXYT-FM (97.1).
Seahawks running back Adrian Peterson didn’t play in Tuesday night’s loss to the Rams, but he was still fired up about bad calls that went against his team. Peterson posted a lengthy Instagram message in which he faulted the officials for missing a pass interference penalty that should have been called by the Rams on [more]
Jaylen Brown & Robert Williams went off, Robin Lopez and Cam Reddish set career marks and Tyrese Haliburton stayed hot on a loaded NBA Wednesday! (Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports)
Following their 15-10 loss to the Bengals, the Broncos are now ranked No. 22 in USA TODAY's NFL power rankings.
Michael Scotto on Ricky Rubio: Coming into the year, some around the league wondered if Ricky Rubio would be a short-term veteran mentor, and then maybe the Cavaliers would flip him at the trade deadline. But the Cavaliers value him according to the ...
Chris Fedor on Collin Sexton's injury: I've talked to a couple of people close to Collin, and they say the same thing they always say. When it comes to Collin, he doesn't do anything half a**. He attacks it full throttle, and he's attacked his rehab ...
The end of Staples Center is nearly here, and the Lakers squandered their best chance at a meaningful win over the Suns before the Crypto.com Arena era starts.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has taken over as the favorite in betting for the NFL MVP award and he picked up a smaller prize on Wednesday. The NFL announced that Rodgers has been named the NFC offensive player of the week in recognition of his performance in a 31-30 win over the Ravens. It’s the [more]
Breaking down the win over the Cardinals, why winning is better than losing, coaching vision and more
The Rams are now tied for the division lead with the Cardinals after extending their winning streak to three games.
The Washington Football Team was missing a lot of pieces after a COVID-19 outbreak on the roster, including their top two quarterbacks, for Tuesday’s game against the Eagles, but there weren’t a lot of pleas for sympathy after their 27-17 loss. Head coach Ron Rivera said in his postgame press conference that the team “missed [more]
3 off the roster, one promoted leaves a few roster spots available if/when players come off COVID-19 list:
https://ift.tt/3srylwJ HoopsHype's Michael Scotto and Cavaliers beat writer Chris Fedor discussed the futures of Collin Sexton, Kevin Love, Ricky Rubio, and Cedi Osman. Plus, Jarrett Allen's chances of being an ...
The Eagles kept their playoff hopes alive with a 27-17 win over Washington on Tuesday night. By Dave Zangaro
With a banged-up roster, the Detroit Pistons' coaching staff had to try some new things against the Knicks on Tuesday.
Here's a look at our Week 15 Eagles grades after their 27-17 win over Washington on Tuesday night. By Dave Zangaro
Playing games on Christmas Day has long been an NBA tradition. The annual holiday matchups have been a league staple schedule since 1947, its second year of existence. While it is safe to assume the NBA was not thinking about the prospect of international growth back then, Matt Brabants (the NBA’s SVP and head of […]
Jerry Jones wants the Cowboys to be known not just as America’s Team but as Mexico’s Team. As the NFL continues to try to grow its popularity around the world, Jones is eager to develop a large fan base in Mexico, and he said in an interview for the team’s website that he would like [more]
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson did not play in Sunday’s loss to the Packers because of an ankle injury and his status for Week 16 is up in the air as well. Head coach John Harbaugh said on Monday that Jackson’s ankle is “getting better” and that he is “hopeful” that Jackson will be able to [more]
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh spoke with his players before deciding to go for a two point conversion late in Week 15
Running back Duke Johnson had a big day in Sunday’s win over the Jets and he earned himself a permanent spot on the team’s active roster on Monday. Johnson had been elevated from the practice squad for the game and posted 22 carries for 107 yards and two touchdowns in the 31-24 victory. The Dolphins [more]
A few plays after Browns quarterback Nick Mullens threw a touchdown pass that put the Browns up 14-13 in the fourth quarter, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr tried to put his team back on top. Carr tried a deep shot to wide receiver Zay Jones, but Browns cornerback Greedy Williams picked it off and gave the [more]
There were plenty of errors for the Bears to lament after Monday’s 17-9 loss to the Vikings, including three turnovers, a blocked field goal, and three failed fourth downs while in scoring position in the second half. Chicago was also penalized nine times for 91 yards during the contest. Five of those penalties were personal [more]
Will Harris has played all over the secondary in 2021 and Dan Campbell hints that could be his permanent role in 2022
On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including a significant potential investment in Major League Baseball. David Blitzer, co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, is nearing a deal to acquire a significant minority stake in the Cleveland […]
McDermott mentioned the #Patriots pretty quickly:
The latest NBA news, scores and highlights from Monday, December 20th.
Bucs coach Bruce Arians has welcomed back Antonio Brown after he was suspended for faking vaccination status. In doing so, Arians compromised himself.
Former Penn State receiver Chris Godwin suffered a torn ACL in the NFL's Week 15
The Detroit Pistons are scheduled to face the New York Knicks on Tuesday, Dec. 21. 2021, at Madison Square Garden. Bally Sports Detroit will air it.
While the Green Bay Packers became the first team to lock up a playoff berth, several of the NFL's other top teams fell apart on Sunday.
Craig Reynolds had another strong day rushing the ball, while Godwin Igwebuike lost a fumble for the second straight week
Just like we did with the All-Star rosters, we're showing how the All-NBA Teams would look as of today according to Global Rating, an advanced metric that evaluates the performance of every player during the season. The All-NBA Teams will be updated ...
WATCH: Former Penn State LB Jason Cabinda scores first career NFL touchdown
The Detroit Pistons snapped a franchise-record 14-game skid Sunday. The win rewarded progress, but also highlighted growth areas for Detroit.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell kicks off the week at 2:15 p.m. by speaking with the media to give updates on injuries and any other news.
Mike Singer: Rivers continued: "We had to do a whole new scouting report … They're saying names that … I didn't even know who I was guarding. I was guarding anonymous" … Lol. Austin's going off. Source: Twitter @msinger What's the buzz on Twitter? ...
How former Vols fared in the NBA Saturday.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope hit a late 3-pointer that sealed the win.
Williams owns and trains at an MMA gym in Dallas.
Creating a basketball isn't as simple as you might think. Here's a look at the craftsmanship, processes and history behind every official NBA game ball.
The latest NBA news, scores and highlights from Saturday, December 18th.
Browns/Raiders now have until 2 PM Monday to adjust their rosters giving a better chance of getting players healthy or back from the COVID list:
Joel Bartilotta offers up a number of value selections while also touting a couple reliable stars.
We look at final score predictions for the Ravens' Week 15 matchup with the Packers
Here's all of the information needed to watch, listen to and stream the Ravens' Week 15 matchup with the Packers
The Philadelphia Eagles own the Indianapolis Colts’ first-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft. That became assured on Saturday night, when Carson Wentz played all 52 snaps for the Colts’ offense. It is now certain that Wentz will play more than 75 percent of the Colts’ offensive snaps on the season, which is the threshold [more]
Predicting the Detroit Lions game vs. Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals game at Ford Field in NFL Week 15
The Titans hope to move one step closer to the AFC South title as they travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers.
Detroit Lions (1-11-1) vs. Arizona Cardinals (10-3): 1 p.m.; Ford Field; Fox; WXYT-FM (97. 1).
Detroit Pistons (4-24) vs. Miami Heat (18-12): 6 p.m.; Little Caesars Arena; Bally Sports Detroit; WXYT-FM (97. 1).
Frank Gore will make his pro boxing debut Saturday against retired NBA player Deron Williams on the undercard of the Jake Paul-Tyron Woodley fight.
His knee gave out as he tried to walk back to the locker room.
Las Vegas Raiders-Cleveland Browns game will now be played Monday while Washington-Philadelphia and Rams-Seahawks games were moved to Tuesday.
Detroit Pistons (4-23) Houston Rockets (9-20): Noon; Little Caesars Arena; Bally Sports Detroit; WXYT-FM (97.1).
San Francisco offensive tackle Trent Williams did not do well in fan Pro Bowl voting, and his teammate, tight end George Kittle, was not happy about it. Kittle called Williams’ snub in Pro Bowl voting a huge oversight that calls into question the credibility of the vote. “The fact that Trent Williams is eighth in [more]
The latest NBA news, scores and highlights from Friday, December 17th.
Yaron Weitzman: Joel Embiid on increase in NBA COVID cases: "I thought last year there was great precautions in place and this year it was just all over the place and I just thought it was unprofessional and that's where we are now." Source: Twitter ...
Carolina at Buffalo prediction, game preview, how to watch and lines for Week 15 of the NFL season, Sunday, December 19
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What the general population thought of the Chargers' Week 15 loss to the Chiefs.
Chargers running back Austin Ekeler aggravated an ankle injury last Sunday, but it doesn’t look like that will keep him from taking part in Thursday night’s clash with the Chiefs. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Ekeler is expected to be in the lineup for a matchup with major implications in the race for [more]
Aaron Rodgers gave a shoutout to Matt LaFleur's wife, Bre, for the Packers head coach's 'well put-together' look on game days.
The Chargers and Chiefs meet in a pivotal AFC West showdown and the Rams look to stay in the hunt for the NFC West title win a win over the Seahawks.
Cornerback Damon Arnette has found a place to continue his NFL career. The Dolphins signed Arnette to their practice squad on Wednesday. It is the 2020 first-round pick’s first job in the NFL since being cut by the Raiders in early November. Arnette was waived after a video was released showing Arnette threatening someone’s life [more]
The Falcons haven’t made the playoffs since 2017 and they’ve been well out of the race for postseason berths in the final weeks of the last few years, so it has been a while since quarterback Matt Ryan was part of a team with relevance late in a season. Ryan’s on one now and he’d [more]
Detroit Pistons game time, TV channel info, radio, score, live updates and analysis as they play the Indiana Pacers
The Wizards are good at defending the three-point line, but paint defense has been their Achilles' heel on that end of the floor.
The NFL's total number of replay reviews so far this season is the lowest total in at least five years and down sharply from last season.
The latest NBA news, scores and highlights from Wednesday, December 15th.
Kevin O'Connor of the Ringer reported that Domantas Sabonis wants out of Indiana. That's what I was told by multiple league sources as well, and that it wasn't just this season, but instead going back to last year Sabonis was looking for a change of ...
There's been a lot of talk in recent days about the Celtics and whether it is "working," leading to the idea that Jaylen Brown could be moved. Instead, two sources indicated that in recent talks the Celtics are focused on trying to add a third star ...
There is no interest league-wide in taking on Kemba Walker according to multiple sources. Walker was benched to try and kickstart the Knicks, a move that has failed, but the league consensus is that Walker's knees represent too much of a risk even ...
Andrew Lopez on Zion Williamson: He's going around in New Orleans high school basketball games right now. That's been his thing this last week. He looks like the player I saw last year. He is at his playing weight from last year. He is the guy who ...
Deandre Ayton lost 10 pounds during a non-COVID illness that caused him to miss two games, and then he received an unprecedented regular-season workload upon his return Tuesday. The Suns big man, who enjoyed a solid all-around game against the Portland Trail Blazers, aims to put together another strong outing when Phoenix hosts the Washington Wizards on Thursday. Ayton played 45 minutes in the Suns' 111-107 overtime road win over the Trail Blazers.
Tony Romo may have re-upped with CBS for a reported $17m annually, but Fox remains the class of NFL broadcasts in the US CBS football analyst Tony Romo re-upped with the netwwork for a reported $17m annually, a figure that will see him earn more than all but four active quarterbacks this season. Photograph: Michael Ainsworth/AP It has long been understood that no single viewer tunes in to watch the broadcasters of a game. Viewers tune in for, well, the game. The pieces around that – the announce
Kevin Durant helped the Brooklyn Nets prove eight players were enough in an impressive win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. The Nets face a similar scenario of being significantly short-handed due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. Brooklyn, which is seeking a fourth straight win, will be without starters LaMarcus Aldridge, DeAndre' Bembry and James Harden along with reserves Bruce Brown, Jevon Carter, James Johnson and Paul Millsap.
Aaron Donald has won NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors, just like Sean McVay said he should.
With four games remaining, the Rams and Chargers hold playoff spots in the wild-card category, but still have a chance to win their West divisions.
In Episode 5 of the ESPN+ documentary Man in the Arena, Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen and Wes Welker all weighed in on an infamous moment in the aftermath of Super Bowl XLVI.
Here are 10 coaching candidates that the Bears should consider to replace Matt Nagy after this season.
Raiders, Browns Tuesday injury report: CB Trayvon Mullen sidelined again
Arizona Cardinals currently hold NFC West Division tiebreaker over Matthew Stafford and L.A. Rams, which helps Detroit Lions in 2022 NFL draft
The Rams' run defense accepted the challenge of slowing down the Cardinals' rushing attack, and they succeeded in a big way.
The Colts activated C Ryan Kelly from the COVID-19 list on Tuesday.
Shad Khan has avoided making abrupt coaching decisions for the Jags and wants to follow that trend with Urban Meyer. Despite that, he says he does believe the Jags are better than a two-win team.
Matt Nagy offered injury updates following the Bears' loss to the Packers.
The Packers got Ohio State WR Chris Olave in Todd McShay's first mock draft of the 2022 NFL draft cycle.
J.C. Jackson has truly evolved as a player and a professional.
Ja'Whaun Bentley continues to shine for the Patriots. Weeks 12-14 Rondale Moore - Arizona Cardinals After a week 12 bye, Moore was limited to just one catch for eight yards in Arizona's win over the Bears in week 13.
The NFC playoffs went through Green Bay last season and we may be on our way to a repeat this season. Monday night’s 30-23 Rams win over the Cardinals dropped Arizona out of the No. 1 seed in the NFC and the Packers, who beat the Cardinals in Week Eight, moved into their place. The [more]
Colts HC Frank Reich had no update on the potential return of WR Parris Campbell.
The Clippers take advantage of the Phoenix Suns' shooting woes to overcome their own accuracy issues to pull off a 111-95 victory.
Cleveland's game on Saturday against the Raiders is the only matchup in the entire division for the rest of the year that features an opponent with a current losing record
The Wizards' starting point guard is struggling and as he goes, so does the team.
If the season ended today, the Packers would get the first-round bye and homefield advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.
Former NFL wide receiver Josh Bellamy has been sentenced to more than three years in prison after pleading guilty in June to committing wire fraud.
Worth a flag? (Hint: no).
It’s been a rocky rookie year for Jets quarterback Zach Wilson and Sunday’s game against the Saints featured more rough moments for the second overall pick of the 2021 draft. Wilson avoided turnovers, but went 19-of-42 for 202 yards in a 30-9 loss that leaves the Jets with a 3-10 record on the season. Some [more]
The Bears were blown out in the 2nd half against the Packers in a 45-30 loss. Here's how the defeat affects Matt Nagy's hot seat.
The Panthers defense failed to get to Falcons QB Matt Ryan, finishing with zero sacks for the first time since Week 6.
Kevin Durant scored an NBA season-high 51 points in the Brooklyn Nets’ 116-104 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.
While Tom Brady set another record and lifted the Buccaneers to an overtime win, his former backup - Jimmy Garoppolo - came through in the clutch.
The NFL has no plans to investigate the Lions' COVID outbreak, where seven players tested positive in a six-day span last week
Kevin Durant scored an NBA season-high 51 points Sunday.
An oral history of why the Lakers' deal to land Chris Paul was denied by the NBA in December 2011, and a deal to send the All-Star point guard to the Clippers was approved.
Indiana Pacers president Kevin Pritchard apologizes for saying the team is still trying to "manufacture that real star."
Detroit Pistons legend Dave Bing talks Cade Cunningham and what it's going to take for the Pistons to get back on the right track.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell kicks off the week at 2:15 p.m. by speaking with the media to give updates on injuries and any other news.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert played an outstanding game in Sunday’s win over the Giants, and afterward his coach was talking him up as the NFL’s most valuable player. Staley was asked after the game what an MVP quarterback looks like. “It looks like the guy that plays for us,” Staley said. Herbert certainly looked like [more]
With a solid fantasy campaign and a matchup against the Pelicans, Joel Bartilotta is once again ready to endorse Jakob Poeltl.
The Detroit Lions go for win No. 2 against the Denver Broncos at 4:05 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021; Fox will have the broadcast.
Michael Scotto: Langston Galloway will sign with the NBA G League and play in the G League Showcase (Dec. 19-22) in Las Vegas, league sources told @HoopsHype. Galloway shot a career-high 44.9% from the field and 42.4% from 3-point range last year ...
The Chicago Bears (4-8) take on the Green Bay Packers (9-3) tonight on NBC and Peacock. Live coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. ET with Football Night in America. NBC Sports has you covered with all you need to know about the game including the TV channel, start time, live stream information, and more. RELATED: How
One source believes locker-room leadership has started to become an issue. Randle is not a born leader, self-admittedly the quiet type, as is Derrick Rose. Other leadership candidates would be hard-pressed to be the team's motivational speaker: ...
Beal, though, didn't want to talk about their shortcomings because he has also not been playing up to his own standards. Well, that's one way of putting it. He was much harsher than that. "In all fairness, I've been s--y all year. So, I'm not going ...
Kevin Durant's team-high 31 points led the way for Brooklyn to erase an 11-point deficit.
The Steelers need some help this week to stay in the playoff hunt.
Detroit Pistons fans and followers are beginning to question the big picture under coach Dwane Casey and second-year general manager Troy Weaver
Aaron Rodgers said this week that he has no regrets about yelling, “I own you” toward Bears fans when leading Green Bay to a win in Chicago earlier this season. It’s easy for Rodgers to feel that way, because he’s right. The Packers are 21-5 against the Bears in games started by Rodgers (plus 1-0 [more]
While Steph Curry is chasing Ray Allen for the NBA's all-time 3-pointer record, LeBron James had nothing but praise for the Warriors guard.
Drafted 12 picks apart in 2019, T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant have nearly identical stats with Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos
There's a lot Tyrese Maxey needs to balance in his first year as a starting point guard. Noah Levick looks at how he's doing with the juggling act.
Here's what Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay had to say this week about the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NFL draft and the Detroit Lions' possibilities.
Detroit Pistons game time, TV channel info, radio, score, live updates and analysis as Cade Cunningham and Jerami Grant face the NEw Orleans Pelicans.
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer acknowledged after beating the Steelers on Thursday Night Football that his team somehow finds a way to play up or down to its opponent every week. The Vikings raced out to a 29-0 lead and then barely held on to win 36-28, and Zimmer joked that the Vikings are good for [more]
Tim MacMahon on Christian Wood: The sense that I get is by no means are the Rockets looking to move him. Certainly there's potential for him to be in his prime when the young guys grow up, and maybe the Rockets are ready to be competitive again. But ...
And no, they're not trading him. There will always be rumors floating or suggestions made that the Warriors can get better immediately if they put Wiseman on the trade market. Good players will become available that might fit the Warriors' style. ...
Celtics head coach Ime Udoka seemed irritated after Clippers rookie Brandon Boston Jr. had a career night to sink the C's in Los Angeles.
Cade Cunningham scored eight points on 4-4 shooting in OT. Kyle Kuzma hit a game-winning 3 to hand the Detroit Pistons their 10th straight loss.
A short-handed Nets team suffered an ugly loss on the road in Houston.
The 3-time NBA All-Star and 2020-21 All-NBA player joined the Posted Up with Chris Haynes podcast to share his thoughts on the league’s process of selecting both teams and its impact on player contracts. Hear the full conversation on the Posted Up with Chris Haynes podcast. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen.
In an exclusive interview with our Chris Forsberg, former Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge shared his thoughts on Boston's rough start, how Brad Stevens is handling his old job and whether he'd be open to an NBA return.
The Knicks looked lifeless in the second half of a back-to-back, falling to the Indiana Pacers, 122-102, on Wednesday night.
"If I'm Defensive Player of the Year, I'm always guarding the best player no matter what. I'm not roaming."
When Jets left tackle Mekhi Becton hurt his knee in the first week of the season, word was that he’d miss four-to-eight weeks while recovering, but the actual timeline has been a longer one. Becton remains on injured reserve heading into Week 14 and Jets head coach Robert Saleh said on Wednesday that he’s still [more]
The latest NBA news, scores and highlights from Wednesday, December 8th.
As the Dallas Cowboys run game has struggled, Ezekiel Elliott refuses to sit out games to recover from a knee injury that occurred back in Week 4.
The Jaguars barely used their best running back, James Robinson, for most of Sunday’s blowout loss to the Rams, then they put him in the game in garbage time. Robinson said he isn’t sure what happened, and head coach Urban Meyer said he doesn’t know either. One thing quarterback Trevor Lawrence knows is he wants [more]
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen has been included in Finland's Defense Forces Sports School list, as noted by BasketNews. Markkanen, 24, is expected to fulfill his military requirement for Finland but is not expected to miss any games ...
This season defenses have figured out how to counter the men who have dominated the league for years. But they may not stay ahead for long Patrick Mahomes has suffered some tough stretches this season. Photograph: Kyle Rivas/UPI/REX/Shutterstock After two decades of booming production, quarterbacks across the NFL have hit a wall this season. Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, as you would expect, have been great at times this season. But they’ve also suffered down spel
Aaron Robinson recaps a jam-packed Wednesday including huge games from Nikola Jokic, Caleb Martin & B.J. Boston and the Rockets can't stop winning! (Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports)
The Denver Nuggets will have to dig deep for a reserve of energy when they square off against the host San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. It will be the first of two games in three days between the two teams in San Antonio. Nikola Jokic racked up 39 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds for the Nuggets, his fourth triple-double in just 19 games this season.
The surging Philadelphia 76ers will look for their fourth consecutive victory when they host the Utah Jazz on Thursday. The Sixers won 98-96 on the road Friday against the Atlanta Hawks and followed with consecutive road wins over the Charlotte Hornets. After a 127-124 overtime decision Monday, the Sixers came back with a hard-fought 110-106 victory Wednesday.
Quinnen Williams has been named the Jets' nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.
There have been discussions about whether Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt should be in the MVP mix this week and his play against the Ravens in Week 13 is a big reason why the spotlight has shifted in that direction. Watt set a new personal best with 3.5 sacks in the 20-19 win over the Steelers’ [more]
#Bills' Sean McDermott explains scratching returners, Isaiah McKenzie responds:
The New Orleans Saints waived receiver Kenny Stills less than a week after he dropped a pass near the goal line in a 27-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Stock up, stock down following the #Bills' loss to the #Patriots:
USA TODAY still has the Packers the Buccaneers ranked ahead of the Cardinals in Week 14.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams‘ season is over. Adams suffered a torn labrum and other shoulder damage on Sunday and will have season-ending surgery, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It’s the same shoulder Adams injured last season and had offseason labrum surgery to repair. The Seahawks expect Adams to make a full recovery for [more]
Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics) with a first basket of the game vs the Los Angeles Lakers, 12/07/2021
Jalen Reagor made a bad decision on Sunday as a kick returner but the Eagles aren't taking that role away permanently. By Dave Zangaro
Led by RJ Barretts 32 points, including a career-high seven 3PM, the Knicks defeated the Spurs, 121-109. Julius Randle added 15 points, seven rebounds and eight assists for the Knicks in the victory, while Derrick White tallied a season-high 26 points, along with six rebounds and seven assists for the Spurs in the losing effort. The Knicks improve to 12-12 on the season, while the Spurs fall to 8-15.
Obi Toppin (New York Knicks) with a dunk vs the San Antonio Spurs, 12/07/2021
RJ Barrett (New York Knicks) with a 2-pointer vs the San Antonio Spurs, 12/07/2021
Dejounte Murray (San Antonio Spurs) with an and one vs the New York Knicks, 12/07/2021
Lonnie Walker IV (San Antonio Spurs) with an assist vs the New York Knicks, 12/07/2021
Keldon Johnson (San Antonio Spurs) with a 2-pointer vs the New York Knicks, 12/07/2021
In the latest Eagle Eye mailbag, Dave Zangaro ponders the future of Jason Kelce and the center position.
The Detroit Pistons are being patient with their young core, but their lack of experience has cost them them games, coach Dwane Casey said.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has had an up-and-down season that has led to some talk that he might be struggling with an injury. Jerry Jones says that’s not the case. Jones said on 105.3 The Fan that Prescott is 100 percent healthy, and that a bigger problem than Prescott missing on throws is receivers running [more]
Bears quarterback Justin Fields has missed the last two games with cracked ribs and it remains up in the air whether he’ll be able to make it back into the lineup against the Packers this week. Head coach Matt Nagy said on Monday that the Bears are “never going to put him at risk medically” [more]
The Cowboys got defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence back in the lineup for last Thursday’s win over the Saints and they’re set to welcome two others back to their defensive line for this week’s game against the Washington Football Team. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said on 105.3 The Fan that “barring a surprise” the [more]
Reinforcements are coming on the Dallas defense and sideline; plus a new salary cap number for '22, and 'RomoVision' debuts on CBS. | From @ToddBrock24f7
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick’s work in putting together a game plan to handle both the elements and the Bills on Monday night earned him a lot of praise during and after New England’s 14-10 victory. Bills head coach Sean McDermott wasn’t so willing to credit Belichick’s work as the deciding factor in the game. [more]
The top five teams in our power poll remain unchanged, but Bolts and Washington are closing in on top 10 while solidifying playoff positions.
The latest NBA news, scores and highlights from Monday, December 6th.
The Ravens employed a little-used strategy in Sunday’s loss to the Steelers, having safety Chuck Clark intentionally jump offside late in the game. But Ravens coach John Harbaugh didn’t want to talk about it. “I don’t need to get into the strategy of it all,” Harbaugh said. “But sometimes, it is, [and] sometimes, it isn’t.” [more]
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said after Monday night’s win in Buffalo that he’s seen “way, way worse” conditions than the wind that ripped through the stadium during New England’s 14-10 win, but that wasn’t the case for rookie quarterback Mac Jones. Jones said he’d never seen that kind of wind before and the Patriots [more]
The Patriots employed an offensive game plan unheard of in the modern NFL to win on a windy night in Buffalo, but afterward Bill Belichick downplayed how bad the wind was. Belichick acknowledged that the Patriots were playing in “conditions that were somewhat challenging,” but he said the Patriots have seen worse in Buffalo, specifically [more]
After getting hot from beyond the arc against the Magic, Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins set a new career-high for 3-pointers with eight made triples.
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard prefers to play with Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons.
The 6-16 Oklahoma City Thunder go on the road to play the 4-18 Detroit Pistons on Monday, Dec. 6.
Yahoo Sports NBA draft analyst Krysten Peek updates her list of the top five first-year players in the association, with a pair of Eastern Conference rookies leading the way.
As part of an ongoing series at HoopsHype, we’re breaking down three interesting topics we have seen around the NBA throughout the season.
All you need to know ahead of Monday's Warriors vs. Magic game at the Chase Center.
Giants head coach Joe Judge claimed to be encouraged by the team’s offensive performance in Sunday’s 20-9 loss to the Giants, but most people who watched the game would have come up with other ways of describing an offense that produced 250 yards en route to their eighth loss of the season. The Giants were [more]
Chargers pass rusher Joey Bosa was ruled out of Sunday’s game after getting checked for a concussion, but it wasn’t the doctors who ruled Bosa out. Coach Brandon Staley said he made the decision not to put Bosa back in the game, not because he wasn’t cleared but because he had two concussions last season [more]
The Ravens are likely without their best defender for the rest of the year. Should Stefanski and company become pass-happy in Week 14?
Our Bears Wire staff is sharing their immediate reactions to Chicago's loss to the Cardinals.
"It’s hard to gauge."
One of the newest Wizards had his best game with the team despite fighting through an injury.
Week 13 of the NFL season offered plenty of surprises, but will Week 14 offer more value for bettors? Here are two games worth your time and money.
There were times early this season when the Chiefs looked like one of the worst defensive teams in the history of the NFL, but that has ceased to be the case in recent weeks. The Chiefs won their fifth straight game with a 22-9 win over the Broncos on Sunday night and the defense played [more]
Kyler Murray accounted for four touchdowns, James Conner had over 100 yards of offense and the defense forced four turnovers.
Here's an updated look at the Eagles' playoff chances after their 33-18 win over the Jets. By Dave Zangaro
The revival of the Chiefs, behind a strong defense, should scare the rest of the AFC. Colts RB Jonathan Taylor is having a historical season.
Dave Birkett breaks down the Detroit Lions' 29-27 win over the Vikings, and looks at players who helped and hurt their stock Sunday at Ford Field:
The Eagles are virtually guaranteed to get the Colts’ first-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft. The trade that sent Carson Wentz to Indianapolis gave Philadelphia the Colts’ first-round pick if Wentz plays at least 75 percent of the Colts’ offensive snaps this season. Through Sunday’s win over the Texans, Wentz has played 853 of [more]
Follow along as Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks with the media at 2:15 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021.
Detroit Pistons game time, TV channel info, radio, score, live updates and analysis as Cade Cunningham and Jerami Grant face Oklahoma City Thunder.
The latest NBA news, scores and highlights from Sunday, December 5th.
The Indiana Pacers try to snap a four-game losing streak when they host the Washington Wizards, Monday in Indianapolis. Indiana dropped the first two games of a six-game homestand with losses Dec. 1 to Atlanta, 114-111, and on Friday to Miami, 113-104. The two defeats extended a losing streak that equals the Pacers' longest of the season.
Late in the Chiefs’ win over the Broncos on Sunday Night Football, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was flagged for a false start. “I still don’t know why I got called for the false start,” Mahomes said. “So I’ll try to figure that out and not do that again. I thought I was pretty common on [more]
Here's all the info you need to know about today's game.
Pittsburgh has to run the football and stop the run if they hope to beat Baltimore.
Recapping how former Vols performed in the NBA Saturday.
Colts QB Carson Wentz could hit the snap count condition in Week 13 that gives the Eagles a first-round pick.
The Raiders ruled tight end Darren Waller out of Sunday’s game against Washington, but they are expected to have two other key members of their offense on the field. Running back Josh Jacobs and wide receiver DeSean Jackson were both listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report and Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that [more]
The renewal of the Ravens-Steelers rivalry Sunday features two teams headed in opposite directions. Baltimore is surging while Pittsburgh is slumping.
Be sure you don't miss this week's game.
Looking at Jalen Hurts' future with the Philadelphia #Eagles and the role long time owner Jeffrey #Lurie will play
The Bulls were down, but not out.
The Texans are likely to have WR Brandin Cooks but unlikely to have RB David Johnson on Sunday.
How to watch, listen and stream online the Week 13 matchup between the Colts and Texans.
While the team has a late bye week, it is a good time to review the offseason moves. We start with their free-agent additions. Who has met expectations? Failed expectations? We include their PFF grade:
Matthew Stafford and Rams look to cut down on the turnovers and mistakes in hopes of ending their three-game losing streak Sunday against the Jaguars.
Seahawks owner Jody Allen has kept a low profile since inheriting the team from her brother, Paul Allen, three years ago. But just because she isn’t speaking publicly doesn’t mean she accepts her team’s 3-8 record. Jody Allen is “very involved” and “not happy” with how the team is performing, according to Mike Garafolo of [more]
Not a big surprise but a new report says Big Ben's days in Pittsburgh are numbered:
Tom Brady and the Buccaneers are looking for their third consecutive win Sunday when they play the division rival Falcons in Atlanta.
Justin Herbert and the Chargers will look to avoid interceptions against a Cincinnati Bengals secondary that has a reputation for pick-offs.
The Cardinals hope to have QB Kyler Murray back on the field for the first time in over a month as they travel to face the Bears on Sunday on Fox.
Ryan Clark and Ben Roethlisberger spent eight seasons playing together in Pittsburgh, but Clark dowen’t want to see Roethlisberger play any more. Clark believes Roethlisberger’s play has deteriorated to such an extent that he’s actively hurting the Steelers by preventing their young players on offense from developing, and that Roethlisberger doesn’t belong on the field. [more]
'Jack of all trades' is not always a good trait in the NFL, but it is working for Julian Love.
Chris Haynes: Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum underwent X-Rays on his ribs and results came back negative, league sources tell @YahooSports. He suffered bruised ribs and will be re-evaluated tomorrow. Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes What's ...
Detroit Lions game time, TV channel info, score, live updates and analysis as they play the Minnesota Vikings.
After a decade-long absence, the Patriots are bringing back their throwback uniforms for the 2022 season. The Patriots’ Hall of Fame announced on Twitter that the red throwback jerseys, which haven’t been worn since 2012, will be worn again in 2022. There was no immediate word on whether the Patriots would also wear the white [more]
With the Rams currently on a three-game skid like the Jags, we sat down with @TheRamsWire's @camdasilva to find out what's going on in L.A.
The Hornets did not reveal whether any player tested positive for COVID-19.
LeBron James believes he should have immediately received a follow-up test after testing positive for COVID-19.
Shams Charania: Charlotte Hornets guards LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier have both entered COVID-19 health and safety protocols and are expected to miss several games, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What's the buzz ...
We have taken our HoopsHype 75 list and split it into five positions: point guards, shooting guards, small forwards, power forwards and centers. Today, we wrap things up with the 20 greatest centers of all time in the NBA, in our opinion, led off by ...
The Detroit Lions will honor the Oxford High School shooting victims and community on Sunday
Cam Heyward's name popped up on the Steelers injury report on Friday.
Was Josh Sweat's contract a mistake, a strange Eagles comparison and more in Roob's observations.
After not grabbing an interception since Week 10, Trevon Diggs inches one step closer to team record with his ninth interception in Week 13. | From @StarConscience
What team does Josh Edwards of CBS Sports see Jahan Dotson being drafted by in his latest mock draft?
The Packers are closing in on a playoff spot. Who should Packers fan root for in Week 13?