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Browns prevent Steelers from clinching AFC North with 13-6 win over Pittsburgh

Browns prevent Steelers from clinching AFC North with 13-6 win over Pittsburgh

Joe Reedy, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 28 - 5:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Myles Garrett has said throughout another disappointing season by the Cleveland Browns that getting a win took on greater importance than breaking the NFL's single-season sack record.
Kyle Whittingham confident his style will be a familiar fit as Michigan's football coach

Kyle Whittingham confident his style will be a familiar fit as Michigan's football coach

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 28 - 5:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kyle Whittingham brought plenty of energy on four hours' sleep Sunday when he was introduced as Michigan's football coach, saying it was one of five jobs that could bring him out of a short retirement and offering no hesitation about joining a program in the midst of cultural chaos.
Philip Rivers is happy he got 3 'bonus games' even if he's made his last start for the Colts

Philip Rivers is happy he got 3 'bonus games' even if he's made his last start for the Colts

Michael Marot, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 28 - 5:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Philip Rivers has made the postgame walk to answer tough questions dozens of times over his previous 17 NFL seasons.
Seahawks close in on NFC's top seed with 27-10 win over Panthers

Seahawks close in on NFC's top seed with 27-10 win over Panthers

Steve Reed, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 28 - 3:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Seattle Seahawks are doing everything they can to wrap up the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
Trevor Lawrence runs for 2 scores as Jaguars close in on AFC South title with 23-17 win over Colts

Trevor Lawrence runs for 2 scores as Jaguars close in on AFC South title with 23-17 win over Colts

Michael Marot, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 28 - 3:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Trevor Lawrence took the Jacksonville Jaguars back to the playoffs with his nearly flawless work through the air.
Maye has career-high 5 TDs passes in Patriots' 42-10 rout of Jets. Now they wait on AFC East title

Maye has career-high 5 TDs passes in Patriots' 42-10 rout of Jets. Now they wait on AFC East title

Dennis Waszak Jr., Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 28 - 3:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Drake Maye and the New England Patriots took care of their end of things in their quest for the AFC East title.
Pulisic ends 2025 with AC Milan goal. He's hoping for more with US at home World Cup in 2026

Pulisic ends 2025 with AC Milan goal. He's hoping for more with US at home World Cup in 2026

Andrew Dampf, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 28 - 2:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

in a campaign that will conclude with a home World Cup for the United States.
Tessa Johnson and Madina Okot score 18 points each as No. 3 South Carolina beats Providence 96-55

Tessa Johnson and Madina Okot score 18 points each as No. 3 South Carolina beats Providence 96-55

The Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 28 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tessa Johnson and Madina Okot each scored 18 points to lead third-ranked South Carolina over Providence 96-55 on Sunday, but the Gamecocks also lost guard Ta'Niya Latson to injury.
Kyla Oldacre and Madison Booker lead No. 2 Texas over Southeastern Louisiana 120-38

Kyla Oldacre and Madison Booker lead No. 2 Texas over Southeastern Louisiana 120-38

Mark Rosner, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 28 - 2:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Senior Kyla Oldacre scored a career-high 22 points and Madison Booker added 20 to help No. 2 Texas finish its non-conference schedule undefeated with a 120-38 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Sunday.
Mikaela Shiffrin keeps World Cup slalom streak going but slams course conditions in night race

Mikaela Shiffrin keeps World Cup slalom streak going but slams course conditions in night race

The Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 28 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

After dominating the first four World Cup slaloms this season, Mikaela Shiffrin has only just managed to keep her winning streak intact ahead of the 2026 Olympics.
Matthew Tkachuk practices with Panthers for 1st time this season, indicating game return is near

Matthew Tkachuk practices with Panthers for 1st time this season, indicating game return is near

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 28 - 12:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Matthew Tkachuk played hockey on Sunday, which was a jolt of long-awaited good news for the Florida Panthers.
Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in latest 'Battle of the Sexes' in tennis

Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in latest 'Battle of the Sexes' in tennis

The Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 28 - 11:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nick Kyrgios won the latest version of the "Battle of the Sexes" in tennis, beating top-ranked women's player Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in an exhibition match that represented light entertainment rather than another landmark moment for gender equality.
Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan active for Seahawks game despite being added to injury report

Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan active for Seahawks game despite being added to injury report

Steve Reed, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 28 - 9:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is active and expected to play Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks despite being added to the injury report with an illness.
Derrick Henry's virtuoso performance helps Ravens stay alive with 41-24 win over Packers

Derrick Henry's virtuoso performance helps Ravens stay alive with 41-24 win over Packers

Steve Megargee, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 28 - 9:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

With their backs against the wall, the Baltimore Ravens made sure they wouldn't underutilize Derrick Henry again.
Rams Pro Bowler Stafford heads into Monday night game against the Falcons as the top passer in NFL

Rams Pro Bowler Stafford heads into Monday night game against the Falcons as the top passer in NFL

Charles Odum, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 28 - 9:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Atlanta Falcons coaches and front office personnel couldn't avoid a comparison when they witnessed the arm talent of Michael Penix Jr. in a workout before the 2024 NFL draft.
Ravens stay alive, Texans secure a playoff spot, Bears and Broncos clinch division titles

Ravens stay alive, Texans secure a playoff spot, Bears and Broncos clinch division titles

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 27 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Chicago Bears have gone worst to first.
No. 20 Virginia notches first 11-win season by beating 25th-ranked Missouri in the Gator Bowl

No. 20 Virginia notches first 11-win season by beating 25th-ranked Missouri in the Gator Bowl

Mark Long, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 27 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Virginia coach Tony Elliott had a message for his team in the postgame locker room: Welcome to the 11-win club.
Pro Picks: Bills will edge Eagles and 49ers will beat the Bears

Pro Picks: Bills will edge Eagles and 49ers will beat the Bears

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Twelve teams are in the NFL playoffs. Four more are battling for the final two spots.
Antetokounmpo scores 29 for Bucks against Bulls after missing 8 games with calf strain

Antetokounmpo scores 29 for Bucks against Bulls after missing 8 games with calf strain

The Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 27 - 9:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Giannis Antetokounmpo returned Saturday night from the right calf strain that kept the two-time MVP from playing in the Milwaukee Bucks' previous eight games.
Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Suns center Mark Williams ejected after fight

Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Suns center Mark Williams ejected after fight

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 9:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams and New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado were ejected after getting into a fight in the third quarter Saturday night.