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Packers-Bears tickets still in stratosphere; Ravens, Vikings cheaper
Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears will play for NFC North lead on Dec. 20 in Chicago. Tickets prices reflect that, and playoff hopes.
NFL Week 16 Power Rankings: Packers' injuries flip NFC playoff race
Green Bay is down to No. 10 in this week's power rankings as other NFC teams climb.
Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers drops truth bomb on playing ‘December football’
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is back where he belongs: Playing for a ticket to the playoffs.
Steelers edge towards NFL playoffs as Dolphins eliminated
Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdowns as the Pittsburgh Steelers took another stride towards the playoffs with a 28-15 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Monday.The victory formally eliminated Miami from playoff contention but leaves Pittsburgh firmly on top of the AFC North and heading for the postseason.
Seahawks' struggles on offense continue as the playoffs loom
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald would prefer not to have to rely on Jason Myers quite so much
Commanders shutting down QB Jayden Daniels for rest of season
With Washington out of the playoff picture, backup Marcus Mariota is scheduled to start for the final three games of the season, including a Christmas day matchup against the Cowboys.
CFP power rankings: Ohio State is No. 1, Texas A&M better than its No. 7 seed
SportsLine college football betting expert Thomas Casale ranks the 12 College Football Playoff teams
College Football Playoff odds, picks, predictions for first-round games
CBS Sports experts Brad Crawford and Chris Hummer reveal their picks for the playoff's opening round
Horse Tracks: Broncos are the ‘overdogs’
Immediately following the Broncos’ playoff-clinching win over the Packers, CBS’ lead sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson asked Bo Nix what the “underdog Broncos team showed against a really difficult Packers team?” “That we’re the overdogs,” the quarterback said without skipping a beat. Yeah. Take that, sports pundits. The Denver Broncos are the overdogs. “Every unit played […]
Meta's AI restructuring and policy changes spark employee departures and morale concerns in 2025
Meta's AI overhaul, culture shifts, layoffs, and performance crackdowns have sparked internal clashes, employee exits, and morale concerns in 2025.
Chiefs' playoff elimination and Patrick Mahomes' knee injury puts Chiefs dynasty at a crossroads. Is it a pause or the end?
Vikings vs. Cowboys: Dallas falls flat in loss to Minnesota, likely dealing final blow to playoff hopes
The Cowboys aren’t mathematically eliminated from the playoffs at 6-7-1, but it would take a miracle for them to make it.
32 things we learned in NFL Week 15 takeaways: Painful fallout for big injuries
NFL Week 15 featured some painful outcomes for playoff contenders, but injuries to superstars could be even harder to stomach.
Vikings eliminated from playoffs before taking the field against Cowboys
The Minnesota Vikings have been eliminated from playoff contention before taking the field for their game at the Dallas Cowboys
4 Takeaways From the Broncos' Win Over the Packers
The Broncos became the first AFC playoff team while the Packers lost more than postseason positioning. Here are the key takeaways.
NFL playoff picture: Chiefs eliminated; Rams clinch postseason berth
NFL scores: Kansas City Chiefs eliminated from playoff contention as Buffalo Bills beat New England Patriots in thriller
Kansas City Chiefs to miss NFL playoffs for first time since 2014 season following defeat to Los Angeles Chargers; Patrick Mahomes exits the game injured in the fourth quarter; Buffalo Bills meanwhile come from behind to beat New England Patriots to keep division title hopes alive
Chiefs eliminated from playoffs as Patrick Mahomes exits with injury
Kansas City's 10-year playoff run has come to an end
TST Best Bets- December 14, 2025
Sunday marks the heart of Week 15 in the NFL, with a full slate of games carrying playoff implications across both conferences.
How the Bengals can sweep season series against Ravens
The Bengals are looking to keep their slim playoff hopes alive when they play host to the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium on Dec. 14.
DeMarvion Overshown to be unleashed for Cowboys’ final playoff push
DeMarvion Overshown will play without restrictions for the rest of the season.
A shakeup not seen in a decade is taking over NFL standings
The rise of once-lowly teams, and the regression of established powers, has combined to turn the playoff picture upside down
UNC Brewing Science Program Goes Down the Drain
The University of Northern Colorado has canceled its Brewing Laboratory Science program as part of 50 total staff layoffs implemented due to a projected $14 million budget shortfall, causing dismay among enrolled students. Sean Johnson, the program manager for eight years, who helped forge local commercial partnerships, has been laid off with his remaining classes moving online. Students praised the program's practical science and networking opportunities. Affected students expressed frustration over the lack of transparency, the university's prioritization of larger programs, and the sudden loss of learning opportunities and mentorship. UNC's Chemistry department stated the decision was part of university-wide budget cuts and is focused on supporting affected students.
Fantasy football Week 15 rankings: PPR, non-PPR and FLEX
The 2025 fantasy football playoffs are here. Check out our Week 15 expert fantasy football rankings for PPR, half-PPR and standard leagues.
After 3 tech layoffs, I knew I had to lean into being a founder
After going through multiple layoffs as a UX designer, Kelly Withers used her savings to fund her startup, Carmu, which sells yoga mats.
Chargers-Chiefs Preview Capsule: Top prop players to watch
As it's clear there is a changing of the guard in the AFC West, with the Denver Broncos taking a stranglehold on the division, the fading Kansas City Chiefs are clinging to playoff hopes, but need a lot of help and to win out.
What Rams need to keep #1 seed
How the Rams could either stranglehold the 1-seed or nearly fall out of the playoffs entirely
KSL.com Sports' Pro Football Pick'em Week 15 preview
With four weeks left in the NFL regular season, the playoff picture is starting to look clearer but many teams still control their path and the seeding is still up for grabs.
What we're hearing: Philip Rivers' comeback, Burrow and more
Philip Rivers is expected to start an NFL game at 44 years old after a 1,800-day layoff, Joe Burrow's comments raised eyebrows across the league, and sources weigh in on what it all actually means.
College Football Playoff betting line movement, including Alabama at Oklahoma
SportsLine college football expert Gene Menez tracks the biggest point spread moves for the College Football Playoff
Cowboys vs. Vikings pick, odds, where to watch, live stream, kickoff time
Dallas looks to keep its playoff hopes alive while J.J. McCarthy aims to build on a solid outing.
NFC playoff standings, Philadelphia Eagles' rooting guide for Week 15
With the Sunday and Monday night Week 15 games set to begin in just hours, here is who fans should root for with the Eagles looking to move back into the No. 1 seed
Prep talk: Santa Margarita's Isaia Vandermade has become sack machine in playoffs
Isaia Vandermade and Santa Margarita will face De La Salle on Saturday in the CIF Open Division state championship football game.
When do the playoffs for Michigan high school winter sports start?
Here's a timeline on when each winter sport's playoff tournament is expected to begin.
4 Takeaways From the Falcons' Win Over the Buccaneers
The Bucs' stunning collapse to Atlanta puts their playoff hopes in jeopardy despite controlling their NFC South destiny at 7-7. Here are my takeaways.
Falcons vs. Buccaneers: Tampa loses playoff footing after getting stunned by monster games from Kirk Cousins and Kyle Pitts in 29-28 defeat
If the Buccaneers miss the playoffs, they’ll wonder how Cousins knocked them out of a division title.
Packers-Broncos Preview
DENVER (AP) For the first time in a decade, Denver Broncos (11-2) stand atop the AFC playoff race heading into the holidays. They're the league's only unbeaten team at home. They've won 10 consecutive games and they've saddled their last 11 visitors with a loss going back 14 months.
Vikings-Cowboys Preview
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Dak Prescott feels the weight of the Dallas Cowboys having to win all of their remaining four games for their best chance to make the playoffs - and, he says, not in a bad way.
Bills-Patriots Preview
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) There was a time in the not-too-distant past when it was a yearly occurrence for the New England Patriots to win the AFC East and go to the playoffs.
Revived Patriots face Bills test in hunt for playoffs
High-flying New England face a mouth-watering test against Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills Sunday, seeking a win over their AFC East rivals that would secure the Patriots a playoff berth and the divisional title.They face a mountain to climb against their divisional rivals, the Los Angeles Chargers, who sit three wins ahead in the AFC West.
Patrick Mahomes offers brutally honest thoughts on Chiefs' playoff chances
Patrick knows his team is up against it.
Expert shares best bets, predictions for College Football Playoff
College football expert Thomas Casale breaks down his picks for the first round of the CFP, as well as two futures bets for the entire playoff
Stand up and take a stand, ACC. Call Notre Dame's bluff after CFP brouhaha
After brouhaha with the College Football Playoff selection of Miami, the ACC must play hardball with Notre Dame and regain respectability.
2025 College Football Playoff Coach Rankings: Kirby Smart, Ryan Day lead the pack
Stacking up all of the coaches in the 2025-26 College Football Playoff against each other
Science Lab: How the Cowboys Can Make the Playoffs
Welcome to "The Science Lab", a place where football facts and in-depth analysis always triumph over feelings.
Meet the winners of our Athlete of the Playoffs polls for the fall sports
Be sure to check providencejournal.com/sports each week for the Longplex Athlete of the Week polls throughout the winter sports season.
I made $560,000 in revenue last year reselling products on Amazon. Here's exactly how I do it.
Damilola Olaleye bought $200 worth of sunscreen during her maternity leave and sold it on Amazon. She took this gig full-time after a tech layoff.
OU football eager to face Alabama under 'Friday night lights' in College Football Playoffs
The Sooners are prepping to host a playoff game in Norman with excitement building.
Predators aim to keep climb going vs. shorthanded Blues
After staggering to a 6-12-4 start, the Nashville Predators have worked their way back toward the Western Conference playoff race. They finally gained confidence while winning five of their last seven games.
Scores of government statisticians are gone, leaving data at risk, report says
A new report reveals that the U.S. government’s statistical system is struggling due to staff layoffs, reduced funding, and political interference
Fantasy Football Rankings: Risers and fallers ahead of the first round of the playoffs
ACC doubles down on College Football Playoff expansion after Notre Dame fallout
The ACC also wants to explore reducing or eliminating the weekly release of the College Football Playoff selection committee's top 25 rankings
Which CFP teams have the most money? Breaking down field by NIL spending power
Elite spenders highlight this year's playoff bracket, but some teams are doing more with less
Fantasy football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: 16 players to start or sit in Week 15
The fantasy football playoffs are here and fantasy managers will be looking for streamers to trust. Here's a look at who to start and sit in Week 15.
NFL Week 15 Power Rankings: Jaguars steal AFC spotlight as contenders crumble
The Chiefs' and Ravens' playoff hopes are on life support after both teams suffered losses Sunday
2026 World Cup Playoffs: Schedule, Bracket, Teams
2026 World Cup playoff guide with schedule, bracket breakdown and the teams battling for the final spots in the expanded tournament.
College Football Playoff selection: Notre Dame AD details damaged ACC relationship
Notre Dame didn't mind Miami making their case, but felt the ACC was 'taking a lot of shots at us'
Sports betting roundup: College football playoff bracket set, NFL offers up more upsets
Following Saturday’s games, the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket was revealed, with games beginning Dec. 19. It wasn’t a good NFL Sunday for the favorites at the BetMGM online sportsbook — they went 6-6 straight up. In college football, Georgia was a 1.5-point favorite against Alabama in the SEC championship and rolled to a 28-7 win.
College Football Playoff picks: Expert bracket predictions for 2025 national champion
Our CBS Sports experts have prognosticated how the 2025-26 College Football Playoff will play out
College Football Playoff selection: Notre Dame has assurance, light 2026 schedule
A change in Notre Dame's relationship with the CFP committee should bode well for next season's playoff hopes
Canes' Cristobal feels for Irish: 'A tough business'
Miami coach Mario Cristobal is relieved the Hurricanes earned a berth in the College Football Playoff field, but he understands the selection process isn't perfect
Chargers vs. Eagles prediction: Odds, pick, live stream, kickoff, TV channel for 'MNF'
A preview of the "Monday Night Football" matchup with heavy implications on the NFL playoff races.
Week 14 Instant Reactions: You cannot trust the Chiefs in the 2025 fantasy football playoffs
Texans vs. Chiefs SNF Live Score, Updates: Patrick Mahomes Faces Tough Houston D
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will look to stay alive in the playoff picture as they take on the NFL's top defense in the Houston Texans in primetime.
NFL playoff picture: What Steelers win over Ravens means
How the AFC North looks after the Steelers knocked off the Ravens in Baltimore
Notre Dame despondent after being left out of College Football Playoff — 'Overwhelming shock and sadness'
“There is no explanation that could possibly be given to explain the outcome,” Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua said. “We feel like the playoff was stolen from our student-athletes.”
College Football Playoff schedule 2025: Games, dates, TV times set for CFP field
Breaking down the schedule for the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket
College Football Playoff bracket: Indiana on top; Miami and JMU in, Notre Dame out
The committee did not drop Alabama from its No. 9 ranking despite a blowout loss in the SEC championship on Saturday.
College Football Playoff bracket, matchups: Indiana on top, Miami over Notre Dame
The 12 teams that will compete in the 2025-26 College Football Playoff have officially been decided
NFL Week 14 Live Updates, Scores: Bengals-Bills, Steelers-Ravens, Colts-Jaguars, More
There are a lot of games that have playoff-like stakes across the NFL on Sunday. Here are the highlights and top moments from Week 14.
College Football Playoff breaking point? ACC tiebreaker chaos exposes flaw
Duke's unlikely ACC title run exposed a tiebreaker system that now threatens the league's place in the College Football Playoff
College Football Playoff selection: ACC awaits decisions on Miami, Duke
A College Football Playoff doomsday scenario is here for the ACC as Duke tops UVA in the championship game
Thoughts on Notre Dame and the CFP after Championship Saturday
Notre Dame football will find out its fate later today with the College Football Playoff and here are three thoughts ahead of the seedings.
Tomorrow's Top 25 Today projects college football rankings entering CFP bracket reveal
Projecting the new AP Top 25 poll after championship weekend in advance of the College Football Playoff rankings
NFL Week 14 Seattle Seahawks playoff rooting guide
Don’t count on the Rams to lose this Sunday, but anything is possible.
Projecting the final College Football Playoff rankings: Is Alabama in or out?
Everyone thought the Crimson Tide was safe coming into championship weekend. But does Alabama's 21-point loss to Georgia create an opportunity for both Miami and Notre Dame to make the 12-team field?
Where to watch College Football Playoff selection show live: Time, TV channel and schedule
The CFP Selection Committee will reveal its final rankings Sunday
CFP bracket predictions: Who makes playoff field? USA TODAY Sports' expert rankings
Who will make the College Football Playoff? USA TODAY Sports offers its final predictions on the final bracket after Championship Week.
Bowl projections: Indiana, Ohio State, Georgia, Texas Tech headline CFP bracket
Final picks from CBS Sports for this season's College Football Playoff and bowl slate on the eve of Selection Sunday
College Football Playoff Rankings: Projecting top 25 teams ahead of final bracket reveal
Who's in and who's out? We got some clarity (and a few more questions) after Saturday's conference championship game action
College Football Playoff expert picks: Notre Dame vs. Miami vs. Alabama
Notre Dame vs. Miami for sure. What about those two vs. three-loss Alabama? Are bubble teams BYU and Texas toast? Setting the table for the CFP argument.
Alabama's no-show should make its College Football Playoff fate...
The College Football Playoff committee has a layup — don’t smoke it.
BYU wide receiver calls out CFP committee's bias to SEC, ESPN
BYU football's Parker Kingston took a shot at the CFP selection committee having "bias toward ESPN, SEC" when asked on the Cougars' Playoff hopes.
Buffalo Bills news: Preview of Week 14 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Breaking down the matchups to watch and analysis as Josh Allen and Buffalo Bills look to hold on to a playoff spot.
CAA Football Recap
Villanova advanced to the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs with a 14-7 victory over previously unbeaten Lehigh.
For small businesses hit by soaring costs, layoffs are painful and personal
Lacie Carroll-Marsh had to lay off 17 of her 31 employees this year: “We have Christmases together. And it hurts. There’s tears on both sides.”
Recap semifinals in the New Orleans area from the 2025 high school football playoffs
Recap all the semifinals from the high school football playoffs in the New Orleans area here.
Frostburg State set to face Kutztown in quarterfinals
KUTZTOWN, Pa. — Frostburg State is one of eight teams remaining in the Division II playoffs. If the Bobcats (11-2) want to reach the Final Four, they’ll have to conquer one of the top teams in the nation. Kutztown University has reached at least the second round in five of the last six seasons, including a semifinal berth in 2023. The Golden Bears (13-0) were ranked in every coaches poll this ...
NFL Week 14 playoff picture: Elimination scenarios and key matchups
A look at which teams can be eliminated this weekend.
It's been a banner year for Indiana sports teams
It's been a banner year for Indiana sports teams. There have been perfect records and playoff runs for professional and collegiate teams in basketball, football and more.
Why Texas should make the College Football Playoff as SEC at-large team
Are the Longhorns being unfairly punished for an early-season loss at Ohio State?
Why BYU should make the College Football Playoff regardless of Big 12 title game result
The Cougars are the first 11-1 team from a power conference in the CFP era to not rank in the top 10. Why?
NFL Week 14 picks, Cowboys-Lions preview for TNF and playoff projections
Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Dec. 4
Inside the tightest playoff race in NFL history: Five divisions separated by a game or less
The top two teams in the AFC North, AFC South and NFC North all play each other on Sunday, too.
NFL playoff picture: How Cowboys-Lions impacts NFC seeding and wild-card race
Latest 2025 NFL playoff picture and standings update with which teams are in, out or still alive.